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How do eyeglasses work?
Eyeglasses work by helping focus the light onto the retina. Our eye works just like a camera. The front of the eye – the tear film, cornea, and lens – all work to focus light. This light is focused onto the retina, the film of the camera. The image is finally developed in the brain.
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By admin , posted on Aug 14, 2018
What is a cataract? Does it only occur when you become older? A cataract is the clouding of your natural
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By admin , posted on Aug 03, 2018
Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the structure that carries all information about
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By admin , posted on Jun 25, 2018
The retina is very thin, light sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. When light enters our eyes
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By admin , posted on May 08, 2018
Our Spring COPE event this year was hit! The Spring COPE event topics included White Dots in the Retina and
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By admin , posted on Apr 30, 2018
Blurry vision can be caused by a host of things. Some are relatively benign such as dry eyes or cataracts.
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By admin , posted on Mar 23, 2018
There are many varying forms of retinal diseases which may lead to visual disturbances. Retinal diseases can affect any part
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By admin , posted on Jan 19, 2018
Our eye works similar to a camera. The front of our eye, the tear film, cornea, pupil and lens help
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By admin , posted on Oct 23, 2017
The way we see is very much like how a camera takes a picture. The front of the eye –
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By admin , posted on Sep 01, 2017
The middle of our eye is filled with vitreous gel. This gel is made up of a 3-Dimensional collagen matrix
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By admin , posted on Jul 31, 2017
Optical coherence tomography also known as an OCT has multiple beneficial uses in the field of Ophthalmology and retina. Optical
Read MoreIn the interest of maintaining further transparency and providing a wide breadth of information to our patients and providers, this blog will serve as an educational and informative resource on interesting happenings within Retina Consultants of Boston and in the greater field of Ophthalmology.
Here at Retina Consultants of Boston, Dr. John J. Weiter and Dr. Namrata Nandakumar are on the forefront of diagnostic techniques, treatment and micro-surgical techniques for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, macular holes, and a number of other issues affecting the vitreous and retina. Check back here frequently for news and updates on our practice and all things retina!