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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Retina Associates of Orange County has an experienced staff of eye care professionals who are trained to treat a variety of issues as well as provide preventative care. A Santa Ana eye doctor can perform a comprehensive exam and offer a diagnosis and treatment plan for your condition.

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Our staff of board certified eye doctors are renowned for their expertise and specialized training. They are some of the most respected eye physicians in the United States. Our eye doctors are members of prestigious eye care associations, are faculty members of respected educational institutions, and have been published in numerous peer-reviewed ophthalmology literature. Rest assured that when you visit an eye doctor in Santa Ana CA from Retina Associates of Orange County you’ll be in great hands.

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Depending on your needs, a Santa Ana eye doctor from Retina Associates of Orange County can provide any of the following services:

Full and comprehensive eye exams.
Laser vision correction.
Diagnosis and management of lazy eye, cataracts, and glaucoma.
Diagnosis and treatment of eye trauma, injuries, allergies, infections, and red eyes.
Diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration. This is a common disease for those over 50 and causes a loss in vision.
Diagnosis and treatment of diabetic eye disease.
Diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus.
Diagnosis and treatment of computer vision syndrome.
Diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome.
Diagnosis and treatment of retinal detachment and retinal tears.
Diagnosis and treatment of proliferative and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. These two types of related conditions can develop when the blood vessels are damaged by high blood sugars.
Diagnosis and treatment of macular pucker or epiretinal membrane.
Diagnosis and treatment of macular edema.
Diagnosis and treatment of retinal tear. A retinal tear can occur when the retina and the vitreous gel separate.
Diagnosis and treatment of retinal vein occlusion. There are three kinds of retinal vein occlusion, each of which can be very serious. One of our eye doctors can determine the best approach to manage this condition and lessen the likelihood of it getting worse.

Retina Associates of Orange County is conveniently located between I5 and Highway 55 at 2010 East First Street. We have a large and easily accessible parking at our location. We also have two additional locations, one in Laguna Hills and Newport Beach.

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Our eye doctors at Retina Associates of Orange County are affiliated with a large number of hospitals, surgery centers, and medical centers. If you are in need of treatment that requires advanced treatment, we have established relationships and access to these state-of-the-art facilities.

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