by Brett Neal | 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 Brett Neal | Oct 11, 2021 | Eye Care, Medical Conditions
If you are diabetic, you have likely been told by your primary care doctor that you need to see an eye doctor yearly. But why is this so important? Diabetes is a systemic health problem, meaning it affects the entire body—including the eyes! What is Diabetes?...
by Brett Neal | Jan 12, 2018 | Eye Care
The number of individuals with diagnosed diabetes has shown an incredible increase in the past 15 years, and is only expected to rise in the future. It’s commonly known that diabetes can cause problems due to an excess of sugar in the blood, but many people...
