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...