What is Macular Pucker?

Macular pucker affects approximately 10 percent of people, particularly men and women over the age of 50. Based in the center of your retina, the macula is responsible for the part of your vision that allows you to see straight ahead. As you read the text on this page, you are using your macula. When the retinal surface forms an extra layer of tissue and contracts, distorting the retina, it is known as a macular pucker. They look like a piece of scotch tape and can distort the central vision. If you start to notice this, you should see a doctor for macular pucker as soon as possible.

What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a disease, which causes visual loss in patients over the age of 50. The vision loss is painless, usually gradual and not severe, but can be variable among patients. Macular degeneration is named for the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision. Peripheral vision is usually not affected by macular degeneration and often, this illness will go unnoticed until a patient engages in a task such as driving or reading, in which central vision is crucial. As the term “degeneration” implies, the illness becomes more noticeable over time and tends to get worse with or without treatment. Macular degeneration typically affects adults over 65 and the main risk factors for the disease are increasing age and genetics (family history of macular degeneration). Smoking, high cholesterol and hypertension are also risk factors. This disease does not cause total blindness and most macular degeneration patients can see well enough to care for themselves.

What is Retinal Tear and Retinal Detachment?

Retinal detachment is treatable when caught early. Treatment may or may not involve an in or outpatient surgical procedure. In cases that do require surgery, a patient may require immediate attention or the procedure may be postponed for days or even weeks depending on the condition’s severity. Two major retinal detachment surgeries include: Vitrectomy: In this procedure, the surgeon removes the vitreous jelly, which has pulled on the retina and caused retinal detachment. Usually, the doctor then replaces the fluid with a gas bubble, which the eye, in time, will absorb and replace with its natural fluids. Doctors may recommend this surgery in instances where:

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition where high blood sugars damage the blood vessels in the retina (the retina is the layer of cells in the back of the eye that transmit light to the brain to form images). There are two main types of diabetic retinopathy: non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).

What is Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) and Macular Edema?

The retina is the light-sensing layer of cells that lines the inner wall of the back of the eye. The retina converts light into signals that are sent to the brain where they are recognized as images. What is Retinal Vein Occlusion? Your retinas require a rich supply of oxygenated blood. This blood is carried to the retina from the heart through arteries, while veins carry deoxygenated blood from the retina back to the heart via the optic nerves. The arteries that transport oxygen to your retina may stiffen and thicken over the years, especially in people with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The retinal arteries and veins are close to the optic nerve and cross various locations on the retina’s surface. As arteries thicken, they can compress the retinal vein at artery-vein crossing points or in the optic nerve. This compression can be so severe that the veins become constricted and thus blood flow to the heart is reduced. The blood then backs up into the retina not unlike the water in a clogged bathtub. The pressure of blood in the veins causes swelling (called macular edema) and bleeding in the retina.

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California Geographic Atrophy Macula Specialist

Geographic Atrophy Macula Specialist California

When the early stages of eye disease present themselves, it’s time to speak with a California geographic atrophy macula specialist. We use our eyes in every waking moment, so you may think that if something were going wrong with your vision, you would notice it right away. But that isn’t always the case. Some eye diseases can progress so slowly and with so little symptoms, that it can take some time before you realize something is wrong. This can become the situation for many struggling with geographic atrophy (GA), which is a form of age-related macular degeneration. If you want to get your eyes examined by a knowledgeable team, your search can stop here at the Retina Associates of Orange County.

About Geographic Atrophy (GA)

Geographic atrophy is the progressive damage of the macula, which is an area in the center of the retina. The retina is made of light-sensitive tissue that enables you to see. If the macula gets damaged, the central vision of the eye can deteriorate, which can hinder your ability to read, drive, and see faces. This experience can be disruptive and upsetting for many people, which is why we encourage those affected to be seen by our California geographic atrophy macula specialist as soon as possible. A prompt diagnosis is important, especially when the condition has reached the point where symptoms have become obvious and interfere with daily life.

Symptoms and Signs Of GA

Initially, there may be minor areas in your vision that look blurry. The damage starts at the periphery of the macula, and moves inward towards the center. So what you may have at first is patchy blind spots. This symptom can become problematic, because you may see well in the center of your eyesight but then a delay in seeking diagnosis and care could result. Anytime someone notices blurry patches in their eyesight, they must seek a medical examination. Other signs that someone could be developing geographic atrophy include difficulty seeing in dim light, blurry faces, fading colors, and wavy lines in vision. Because certain photoreceptors in the retina can get damaged in those with geographic atrophy, colors such as green, red, and blue can look more muted or paler than usual.

Retina Associates of Orange County

We are a team of dedicated medical professionals who understand the complexities of eyesight diseases. After all, we use our eyes everyday to do what we need to do, so when problems arise, it can feel overwhelming. You can trust that you will receive the care and attention you deserve at the Retina Associates of Orange County. If you have noticed blurriness or other visual disturbances in your eyesight, then we encourage you to schedule an appointment for an examination. A California geographic atrophy macula specialist is ready to meet with you and provide support. As we age, there are parts of our body that can deteriorate, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to manage these conditions so living is more enjoyable. Please contact our team today if you are interested in an eye care appointment.

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