Retina
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What is the retina and why is it important?
Light has to travel through the eye before it reaches the retina. The retina is a clear, light-sensitive covering that lines the inside of the eye.
One might think of it as the “film inside a camera” that takes the images you see and sends them along the optic nerve to the brain, where the “pictures” you see are interpreted as vision.
Prompt detection of disease in the retina is important to begin treatment, stop its progress and/or avoid permanent damage to your vision.
Age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that causes your central vision to blur due to damage of the macula, which is the part of your eye that helps you see the intricate detail of what you’re focusing on. Patients may experience anything from a blurry, gray or distorted area to a blind spot in the center of vision.
It is crucial to maintaining overall eye health to help prevent age-related macular degeneration, with risk factors including smoking, excessive UV exposure, unhealthy diet and exercise habits, or genetics. Regular eye exams also play an imperative role for early detection and treatment of AMD.
Laser treatment
Our office is now equipped with a Diode Retinal Laser, allowing our doctors to perform the most advanced and effective laser procedures as needed.
Laser procedures provide quick, painless treatment for many different retinal conditions, including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. These procedures can now be performed directly in the office during your regular appointment, eliminating the hassle of other treatments.
For more information on retina conditions and treatment, please contact us at North Toronto Eye Care today.
