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Premature birth increases risk of retinal detachment later in life by up to 19 times

Retina | November 24, 2013

Serious eye problems have been shown to be more prevalent in premature babies as they age. A Swedish study published the results in an opthamology publication this month. It can involve abnormal blood vessels in the eyes. There were greater risks in the younger...

Understanding Macular Holes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Retina | October 21, 2013

As people age, vitreous, a gel-like substance in the eye, contracts and pulls away from the surface of the retina. Usually, this brings about changes no more noticeable than a few floaters and no significant damage. For some people, however, this shift in vitreous can...

Retinal Damage: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Effects

Retina | September 11, 2013

The retina’s complexity mystified scientists for centuries until Aristotle challenged common viewpoints by theorizing that the eye captured rays rather than emitted them. Every retinal component has unique weaknesses that can lead to visual disturbances. Today’s...

FCI Ophthalmics Introduces a Line of Vitreoretinal Devices and Instruments

Retina | March 10, 2013

FCI Ophthalmics released a new line of products recently. The company produces everything from eye drops to surgery tools for eye operations. The new line of products is meant for these surgeons. The company says these durable tools will make it easier for them to do...

Do iPads Help People with Low Vision Read Better?

Retina | February 27, 2013

According to the results of a new study, people with low vision can read faster on iPads. The findings of the study will be presented at the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting in Chicago. While only the iPad 2 and Kindle were used in the study, the...

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Premature birth increases risk of retinal detachment later in life by up to 19 times

Understanding Macular Holes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Retinal Damage: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Effects

FCI Ophthalmics Introduces a Line of Vitreoretinal Devices and Instruments

Do iPads Help People with Low Vision Read Better?

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