by Neal Eye Group | Aug 15, 2023 | Medical Conditions, Retina
A Roth spot is a term used for a specific type of hemorrhage in the retina. These hemorrhages are flame-shaped and encircle a white area of the retina, which gives them their unique appearance. The presence of a white center is pathognomonic for a Roth spot. While...
by Neal Eye Group | Mar 27, 2023 | Glaucoma, Retina
Optic nerve hypoplasia is an inherited eye condition that severely impacts vision due to abnormalities in the retina and optic nerve. Typically optic nerve hypoplasia affects both eyes, although it may be slightly more severe in one eye than the other. Symptoms of...
by Neal Eye Group | Dec 6, 2022 | Retina
Central serous chorioretinopathy is an acute eye condition that can lead to reduced vision in one eye. This condition can occur due to steroid use, stress levels being heightened, pregnancy, or be from an unknown cause. Central serous chorioretinopathy is usually not...
by Brett Neal | Jul 5, 2022 | Medical Conditions, Retina
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetic eye condition which often runs in families. This condition is a chronic, lifelong disease that can severely impact vision. Genetic Inheritance of Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinitis pigmentosa has a specific genetic inheritance...
by Brett Neal | Sep 4, 2019 | Medical Conditions, Retina
Macular degeneration is a progressive condition that results in deterioration of central vision and visual acuity. This disease, also known as age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is one of the leading causes of blindness, especially among older...
by Brett Neal | Apr 17, 2019 | Retina
We have already covered how some diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, can cause retinopathy, and may be a threat to vision. Beyond the threat of hypertensive or diabetic retinopathy, people with poorly controlled high blood pressure and diabetes...