Diseases of the Retina and Macular

Retinal Disease Treatments and Surgeries

Our Eye Center of Texas eye surgeons treat a variety of retinal diseases and perform all minor and major retinal surgeries. In addition, we also treat/perform surgery for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, retinal holes and tears, macular degeneration, retinal membranes, infections, injuries, hereditary conditions and optic nerve diseases.

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How the Eye Works

Learn more about how the eye works.

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Retinal Diagnostic Testing

These tests are very useful for finding leakage or damage to the blood vessels, which nourish the retina.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of legal blindness among working–age Americans.

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Flashes & Floaters

Floaters are seen as clouds or lines that seem to float in your field of vision. Flashes, which may be associated with floaters, appear as flickers of light.

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Retinal Tears & Detachment

Learn more about what you should know when it comes to retinal tears and detachment.

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Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is the most common cause of severe visual loss in people over the age of 50. More than 8 million people in the US alone have some form of this disease.

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Macular Hole

Learn more about Macular Holes and what the treatment options that are available.

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Epiretinal Membrane (Macular Pucker)

Epi-retinal membrane (ERM) or macular pucker is a cellophane-like membrane that forms over the macula. It is typically a slow-progressing problem that affects the central vision by causing blur and distortion.

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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Central serous chorioretinopathy is a retinal disorder which affects the macula.

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Retinal Vein Occlusive Disease

Retinal vein occlusion is an eye condition commonly seen by retinal specialists. It is second only to diabetic retinopathy as a cause of visual loss due to retinal vascular disease.

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Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

Central retinal vein occlusion is the closure of the final retinal vein (located at the optic nerve) which collects all of the blood after it passes through the capillaries.

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Other Retinal Conditions

Learn more about other retinal conditions.

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Amsler Grid

This test is designed to find abnormalities in the macula, the reading area of the eye.

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