December 9, 2024Spotting the Signs: Why the Holidays Are a Good Time to Talk About Retinal Health
We often spend extra time with our loved ones during the holiday season, catching up with one another over delicious food and festive …
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November 21, 2024Understanding Retinal Injections for Diabetic Eye Disease: What to Expect
Managing blood sugar levels is the foundation of slowing diabetic eye disease, but advanced treatments can play a vital role in protecting your …
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October 24, 2024Wet vs. Dry Macular Degeneration: Understanding the Differences
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in older adults. AMD affects the retina, the thin, …
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September 26, 2024Exploring the Retinal Vascular System
Your eyes function like a camera. The lens at the front of the eye focuses light onto your retina, which then transmits images via the optic …
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August 29, 2024The Connection Between Autoimmune Diseases and Uveitis
The immune system works tirelessly to defend against harmful antigens. While it’s mostly successful, the immune system sometimes mistakenly …
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July 31, 2024Life with Diabetic Retinopathy: Diet, Exercise, and Blood Sugar Control
More than half of people with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy at some point in their lives. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by high …
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June 27, 2024Can You Have Diabetic Retinopathy and Not Know?
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. It affects the blood vessels in the eye, and …
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May 28, 2024The Best Retina Specialists in the Central Savannah River Area
The retina specialists of The Retina Eye Center (TREC) are well-known and respected by peers and patients alike. Offering advanced retinal care, …
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April 30, 2024Epiretinal Membranes vs. Macular Holes: Understanding the Difference
Epiretinal membranes (a.k.a macular puckers) and macular holes are eye conditions that both impact the macula, a small area in the center of the …
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March 18, 2024Coping with Eye Floaters: What Patients Should Know
In most cases, eye floaters are generally an unavoidable part of aging. While they won’t disappear, eventually, most people are able to ignore …
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Welcome to the Retina Eye Center blog! Here, we offer patients essential information and insights into the world of retinal health. Check back here often to stay up-to-date on all things retina as well as important announcements from our practice.