Retina Health Eye & Surgery Care in Palisades Park, NJ, Flushing, NY and Midtown Manhattan, NYC
Where is the retina located in the eye?
Retina, located at the back of the eye, is a layer of nerve tissue that
receives images and sends them as electric signals through the optic nerve
to the brain.
Common retina problems that we treat
Diabetic retinopathy:
involves growth of abnormal blood vessels in retina, can cause
vision loss if not treated
Macular degeneration:
also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), result of
aging, can cause blurriness or blind spot
Retinal tears:
accompanies sudden symptoms as floaters and flashing lights
Retinal detachments:
cause retina to lift away from underlying tissue
Floaters:
floating spots, strands, cobwebs that move across your vision,
sudden increase of floaters can signal potential retinal issue
Treatments we offer
Injections
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs:
e.g. Avastin, Eylea, Vabysmo to block VEGF
Laser treatment
Retina Tear Laser:
help seal the tear, hold the retina in place
Focal Laser: to stop reduce swelling
PRP Laser:
to prevent new abnormal blood vessels from growing
Eye surgery
Vitrectomy:
reattaching, repairing, holding retina in place through laser or
freeze injecting air, gas, or silicone oil
Schedule an appointment to discuss your vision health
Getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year is
essential if you have diabetes, as early identification can stop
damage and prevent blindness. Seek immediate medical attention
if you see flashes or too many floaters; it may be a warning
sign of potential retinal problems.
