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Retinal Diseases

The retina is a thin layer of tissue located at the back of the eye. It is composed of 10 layers and can be divided into 2 parts- the macular area, which is like the bulls eye on a target, and the peripheral retina, which is like the outer rings of the target. Both parts are suseptible to different disease processes. Listed above are several of the more common ailments that can affect these areas. Please click on the topic of interest to learn more.

• Macular Degeneration
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Retinal Detachment
• Uveitis