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Our team at Kung Eye Center works with many different types of retinal diseases and conditions. Age, eye injury, and hypertension (high blood pressure) can increase the risk of developing retinal disease. Our eye doctors can help diagnose and treat your retinal disease, in coordination with our retinal team. Some of the most common retinal diseases that we treat include the following:
A retinal tear occurs when the vitreous fluid in the center of the eye shrinks and pulls on the layer of retinal tissue that lines the back of the eye. This can break the tissue. The symptoms of retinal tears include seeing flashing lights and eye floaters. Treatment commonly involves laser surgery. Some of the risk factors for retinal tears include extreme nearsightedness, family history, previous eye surgery or injury, and advanced age
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Retinal detachment is when the retina pulls away from its normal position and is considered an emergency situation. While this condition is painless, symptoms may include flashes of light in one or both eyes, blurred vision, a sudden appearance of many floaters, gradually reduces peripheral vision or a show-like curtain over your field of vision. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if you are experiencing these symptoms, as retinal detachment is a medical emergency and may cause permanent vision loss. A dilated eye exam (using eye drops) will be performed to diagnose this condition, and retinal detachment surgery is needed to correct retinal detachment and prevent retinal detachment in the future.
If you have diabetes, the capillaries and blood vessels in the back of your eye can break down and leak fluid into the retina. This can cause the retina to swell and push on the optic nerve, leading to blurred or distorted vision. There is no cure, however, early treatment (like laser treatment and intraocular injections) from our retina specialists can be very effective at preventing further vision loss.
Epiretinal membrane is a tissue-like membrane or scar that lays on top of the retina. It pulls on the retina, causing distorted vision. This condition does not always require treatment. However, in more severe cases, surgery is needed to remove the membrane if severe vision loss occurs.
A macular hole is when a tear forms in the macula, or the part of the retina at the back of the eye. This tear can cause your central vision to become wavy, blurry, or distorted, and may even become a blind spot over time. The main risk factor of this condition is age, though it can also be caused by other eye diseases or an eye injury. A surgery called vitrectomy is the most effective way to treat a macular hole.
Macular degeneration causes the center of the retina to break down or deteriorate. This results in blurred central vision or blind spots in the center of the visual field. There are two types of macular degeneration, including dry and wet. Common treatment options include anti-angiogenic drugs, laser therapy, or photodynamic laser therapy.
Retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative disease that is inherited. It slowly affects the retina, causing loss of side vision and night vision. While there is no cure for retinitis pigmentosa, there are some options to slow vision loss. These include a medication called Acetazolamide, Vitamin A palmitate, a retinal implant, or wearing sunglasses.
We specialize in advanced treatments for many retinal diseases and are dedicated to improving our patients’ overall health and wellness. If you would like to learn more treatments for retina eye diseases or schedule an appointment, contact Kung Eye today!
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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