Retina Diseases
Your retina is located at the back of your eye. Although it is a thin, light-sensitive tissue, it packs a punch: it is responsible for controlling how you see images.
In an ideal eye, images focus on the retina and those images are converted into electrical impulses that are transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain. It makes sense, then, that any damage to the retina will result in vision problems ranging from blurriness to spots to decreased central vision and even blindness.
Types of Retinal Diseases
There are many different types of retinal diseases including, but not limited to:
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal detachment and tears
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Macular edema
- Macular hole
- Macular pucker
- Flashes and floaters
At Tidewater Eye Centers our retinal specialists offer treatment for retinal diseases. The treatment will depend on which part of the retina is affected, how severe the problem is and what is causing the problem. A comprehensive dilated eye exam will help your doctor diagnose the issue and recommend treatment options.
Convenient Locations in Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach VA
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805 Battlefield Blvd N #111, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Chesapeake VA, 23320
3235 Academy Ave #201, Portsmouth, VA 23703
Portsmouth VA, 23703
1788 Republic Rd #200, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Virginia Beach VA, 23454
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If you are experiencing any vision problems, don’t wait until your vision is permanently lost. Contact us today to schedule an eye exam in Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, or Chesapeake.
The doctors at Tidewater Eye Centers have either authored or reviewed the content on this site.