The retina is the tissue-paper-thin membrane in the back of the eye that acts like the ‘film’ in a camera. The retina collects information from images projected upon it by the optical parts of the eye and sends it along the optic nerve to the brain, where it is interpreted and experienced as vision.
There are many diseases and conditions that can affect the retina and vision including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal holes and detachments. The specialists at Intermountain Eye Centers offer the most up to date care and interventions for all retinal problems. Click on the links below to find out more about specific retinal disorders, their detection, and treatment.
AMD – Intravitreal injections
http://www.aao.org/eyecare/tmp/anti-VEGF-treatment-for-age-related-macular-degeneration.cfm
http://www.macular.org/disease.html
Diabetic Retinopathy
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/diseases/diabetic-retinopathy.cfm
Retinal detachment/tear
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/diseases/detached-torn-retina.cfm
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