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Kung Eye Center sees patients with all types of retinal disorders and diseases. In addition to Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy, we also see patients with macular holes, macular pucker, macular edema, retinal detachment, central serous chorioretinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. Our retinal team at Kung Eye specializes in treating retinal diseases and we can help you get started with a diagnosis and individualized treatment plan.
Macular pucker occurs when creases or wrinkles form in the macula. In order to work properly, the macula should lie flat against the back of your eye, so when wrinkles form, it can affect your central vision. This condition can cause vision to appear wavy (especially when is comes to straight lines), or you may have trouble seeing details clearly. In some cases, a blank spot may even appear in your central vision. Macular pucker is usually caused by age, and patients with other eye problems may also develop it. Treatment options depend on the severity of your symptoms and may include a change in your glasses or contact lenses prescription, eye drops, laser surgery, or a surgery called vitrectomy.
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While you may have heard of age-related macular degeneration, you may not have heard of macular edema. Macular edema is a build-up of fluid in the macula caused by damaged and abnormal blood vessels. Macular edema symptoms may include blurry vision, and colors may appear faded or washed out. In serious cases, there may also be noticeable vision loss. A common cause is diabetic retinopathy, though it may also be the result of eye surgery, age, or inflammatory diseases that affect the eye. Treatment options depend on the form of macular edema that you have, though intravitreal injection and steroid eye drops are common treatments. Without proper treatment, macular edema can lead to permanent vision loss.
Central serious chorioretinopathy (CSC) is when there is fluid build up and fluid leakage under the retina, leading to distorted vision. This condition commonly affects one eye at a time but may affect both as well. In many cases, central serious chorioretinopathy clears up on its own in a couple of months without treatment. Risk factors for CSC include high blood pressure and heart disease. It’s often diagnosed usually an optical coherence tomography (OCT). However, if severe vision loss occurs, laser treatment, oral medications, or photodynamic therapy may be used.
Retinal vein occlusion (also known as central retinal vein occlusion) occurs when a vein in the retina becomes blocked (often with a blood clot), causing blurry vision or blindness in the eye. While some people have no symptoms, others may notice blurry vision, dark spots or lines floating in their vision, or pressure or pain in their eyes. While there is no cure for retinal vein occlusion, there are treatment options to address any complications and protect your vision.
If you are interested in learning more about the many eye diseases that we address and treat at Kung Eye Center, contact us today! Our retina specialists will be happy to assist you in scheduling your appointment.
Please call our New York office at (929) 429-2928 or our New Jersey office at (732) 724-2535 with any questions you may have.
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