Baltimore Eye Surgery Blog
Can A Retinal Tear Heal Without Treatment?
Submitted by Michael J. Elman, M.D. on May 4, 2024
Retinal tears are often asymptomatic. However, if left untreated, they can pose severe risks to vision. It is important for patients to fully understand the causes and potential outcomes of a retinal tear. The doctors at Elman Retina Group are dedicated to improving and maintaining the health of your eyes. Ahead, learn more about the…Read More→
Should I Be Concerned About Eye Floaters?
Submitted by Michael J. Elman, M.D. on April 22, 2024
Eye floaters are those specks or strings that drift across your field of vision. Many people across the globe face this common issue. While they are typically harmless, some individuals may find them bothersome, and the doctors at Elman Retina Group are committed to delivering excellent care. In this blog, we’ll explore the eye floaters’…Read More→
How Geographic Atrophy Leads to Irreversible Vision Loss
Submitted by Elman Retina Group on April 4, 2024
Losing your central vision is often a scary experience because it affects your ability to drive, read, and see the faces of your children and loved ones. Geographic atrophy is the advanced stage of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) when lesions show up in the retina and cause permanent vision impairment. This eye disease affects…Read More→
Annual Eye Exams Prevent Vision Loss in These Patient Groups
Submitted by Elman Retina Group on March 21, 2024
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 93 million adults in the United States are at high risk for vision loss. Yet half of those at risk did not schedule eye exams in the past 12 months. Annual comprehensive eye exams are an essential part of preventive care and help ensure that…Read More→
How Your Nutrition Can Help or Hurt Your Retinas
Submitted by Elman Retina Group on March 5, 2024
Everyone knows eating a healthy diet with whole foods is essential for good health, but eating balanced meals can also have a profound impact on the eyes. A varied diet is crucial for long-term ocular health and good vision. Our eye doctors at Elman Retina Group specialize in retinal diseases and explain how nutrition affects the retinas.
How to Live with Low Vision Caused by Macular Degeneration
Submitted by Elman Retina Group on February 4, 2024
February is age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month. These two eye conditions often coincide. AMD is a progressive disease that affects your central vision, making everyday life challenging, and is one of the leading causes of vision impairment and low vision in older adults. Macular degeneration affects the center of your retina (macula) and…Read More→
Are You High Risk for Retinal Detachment?
Submitted by Elman Retina Group on January 5, 2024
Retinal detachment is a serious eye concern that occurs when the light-sensitive tissue in the back of your eye pulls away from the eyeball, causing a hole or tear. A retinal specialist must repair the tissue quickly to restore vision and eye health, and some people are more at risk than others for retinal detachment. Our…Read More→
3 Parts of Your Eye Anatomy That Make Vision Possible
Submitted by Elman Retina Group on December 6, 2023
Intricate eye structures work together to make your vision possible, transforming incoming light into images. How clearly you see those images depends on several parts of your eye, and it all comes down to how your eye bends or refracts light. If the light is not focused properly onto the back of your eye, you…Read More→
What is Diabetic Macular Edema? Warnings Signs Diabetes Is Affecting Your Vision
Submitted by Elman Retina Group on November 6, 2023
Diabetic macular edema is a type of eye disease that affects people with the metabolic condition diabetes, causing dark spots, blurry vision, and double vision. Edema is the medical term for swelling that can affect any part of the body. Macular edema is the swelling of the macula found in the center of the light-sensitive…Read More→
Exciting New Options for Delivering Treatment to the Anatomic Suprachoroidal Space
Submitted by Elman Retina Group on October 7, 2023
Macular edema happens with many retinal conditions, including retinal vein occlusion, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and uveitis. The macula is the middle of the light-sensitive tissue (retina) at the back of your eye that provides central vision. Edema means swelling or inflammation, and swelling of the macula threatens your ability to read, drive, and perform…Read More→
