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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At Retina Associates of Orange County, there are many reasons why patients come to us for their eye care problems. We use various effective strategies and gentle care approaches to alleviate symptoms and conditions that may develop in the eyes. If you are dealing with eye discomfort or pain, we recommend contacting our California retina conditions doctor for an examination. Once we learn more about what is going on and the symptoms you are experiencing, we can create a treatment plan to get you feeling better as soon as possible! Please reach out today so that we can help treat your eye related problems.

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There are many conditions that patients may develop in the eyes. Some of the most prevalent symptoms include eye floaters, blurry vision, flashes of light, blind spots in their central vision, distortions, halos around lights, or dark shadows covering their field of vision. Damage to the retina can be from underlying health conditions related to the eyes or other parts of the body. Common diseases that our retina conditions doctor can treat entail age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular pucker, retinal vein occlusion (RVO), macular edema, and more. If you have eye symptoms of any kind, we hope you reach out to us now for the care you need.

Being informed about eye related symptoms helps patients know when to see a doctor. But all in all, if you have any degree of eye discomfort or pain, that is the time to schedule an appointment with our team. Symptoms that we may see frequently in our patients include sudden vision loss, floaters, flashes of light, eye pain, or other vision changes. If you have any of these symptoms, please do not wait for them to go away on their own. We advise scheduling an appointment with our retina conditions doctor immediately for an examination and treatment plan.

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The eyes are an essential component of our body and allow us to go about our daily life as we want. When there are symptoms or limitations of the eye function, it can interfere with our work and hobbies. Here are a few reasons why we recommend meeting with our retina conditions doctor for an evaluation:

Our retinal health services focus on excellent vision outcomes where patients feel well taken care of.
Our doctors are trained in macula, retina, and vitreous diseases, with a history of teaching at prestigious institutions along with advanced patient treatment approaches.
We have received numerous accolades, such as Top Doctors in Orange County, Best Doctors of America, Physician of Excellence, and Teacher of the Year from the Orange County Medical Association.

If you are experiencing any kind of eye pain or discomfort, please reach out to us at Retina Associates of Orange County to schedule a consultation. Our California retina conditions doctor can assess possible problems and create a care plan that is best suited for you. Reach out to us now so we can help you feel better very soon!

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