A retinal tear can turn into a very serious eye problem if not treated quickly. Eventually, a tear can lead to a complete detachment which will cause the patient to lose eye sight in the affected eye. In some cases, it may be possible to repair the problem and restore vision. The key is identifying […]
A Closer Look at Detached Retina Surgery
Many people undergo detached retina surgery. In most cases, this is a sudden event and not something the individual has necessarily planned. A detached retina can happen at any time and it is an emergency situation that requires immediate attention. A patient that notices the symptoms of a detached retina, such as partial blindness, a […]
How Effective is a Retinal Scanner?
The retinal scanner is an interesting technology that can help medical practitioners identify problems more quickly and offer better treatment. What is a retinal scanner? This device scans patterns found in a person’s retina. For the most part, the retina remains the same from the day we are born until the day we die. No […]