Retina Consultants of Hawaii | Hawaii Macula and Retina Institute
Retina Consultants of Hawaii provide excellent clinical care and have several clinic locations in Hawaii.
The retina is the back layer of the eye that translates light into an image the brain can understand. It is one of the most critical parts of your vision. However, the retina can sometimes pull away from the back of the eye. This is known as a retinal detachment. The separation of the retina from the back […]
Reading, driving, and watching TV are some of the activities that require sharp, central vision. The part of the eye that is responsible for this vision is known as the macula. A small hole can develop in the macula, distorting or reducing central vision. If your central vision is reduced, there is a possibility that you have a […]
Whether you are suffering from age-related macular degeneration, retinotherapy, floaters, or another disease entirely, you are probably wondering how your ophthalmologist will diagnose your condition. One process is through a test called an angiography. How Does Angiography Work? During an angiography, a dye is injected into your body. This will be one of two dyes, either fluorescein […]
Ever since you were little, you’ve been hearing lots of hearsay about your eyes and how to keep them healthy. Are carrots really good for your eyes, and will they help you see in the dark? Will reading fine print at night make your eyesight go bad? While many of these are based in fact, […]
Oftentimes we experience certain signs and symptoms of an eye condition, without even bothering to know what causes it and how serious the problem is. Macular pucker is an eye condition that few people have heard of, but can possibly affect you. Know your eye problems and have the symptoms sorted out before they get […]
The eyes are vital parts of the body. You need to protect your sight at all times. Here are three tips to help you have good vision for life. Eat right. Your diet plays an important role in keeping your eyes healthy. You need nutrients like lutein, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as […]
Diabetic retinopathy is a degenerative eye disease that is caused by both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Non-proliferative diabetic neuropathy damages blood vessels in the eye, which then causes swelling or bleeding (or both) in the retina. While there may not be any symptoms during the early stages, vision can start to blur if […]
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects the macula, or the center of the retina that is responsible for your central vision. This condition develops as people (and their eyes) age, making it the leading cause of central vision loss among adults over age fifty-five in developed countries. You are especially at a high […]
Who would ever think that the eye can have its own form of stroke? This can be caused by an occlusion or a blockage in one of the eye’s tiny arteries and blood vessels. It can happen on the retina, a part of the eye that is responsible for sensing light. That’s when a “heart attack” […]
The eyes have a vital function in our body — and a single problem can make or break this function. Retinal detachment involves the pulling away of the retina from the back of the eye and away from its layer of blood vessels. Once the retina is deprived of oxygen, the risk for vision loss increases, which […]