{"id":220,"date":"2019-08-28T17:12:38","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T17:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/?page_id=220"},"modified":"2021-10-22T12:45:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T19:45:12","slug":"retina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/specialties\/retina\/","title":{"rendered":"Retina"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"220\" class=\"elementor elementor-220\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ebf4ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2ebf4ff\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1455fd7\" data-id=\"1455fd7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18af004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"18af004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/CAL-Web-banner-groups-2048x639.jpg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-7781\" alt=\"Craig Lemley, MD Medical Eye Center Retina Specialist\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/CAL-Web-banner-groups-2048x639.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/CAL-Web-banner-groups-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/CAL-Web-banner-groups-1024x319.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/CAL-Web-banner-groups-768x240.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/CAL-Web-banner-groups-1536x479.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-315077e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"315077e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1be4f73\" data-id=\"1be4f73\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06b13fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06b13fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RETINA<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01842f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01842f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Routine eye exams are a key component to maintaining eye health. By keeping your visits consistent, your doctor has a better chance of diagnosing, monitoring, and treating eye diseases like retinal detachments and diabetic retinopathy.<\/p><p>Our vitreoretinal specialist, Dr. Craig Lemley, primarily treats the portion of the eye from behind the lens, which includes the vitreous gel and the retina itself. There are a variety of diseases that can affect these areas of the eye, and Dr. Lemley works directly with patients to find the best possible outcomes for you. Medicare and most health insurance plans will cover the treatment of retinal disease.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eedd1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7eedd1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/MEC.HomepageSliders_retina-pgy3ztid8w052wb9raia56wqh7rz53ypoilqq6htz4.jpg\" title=\"Retina\" alt=\"Couple talking together outdoors\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4977465 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4977465\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4710874\" data-id=\"4710874\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25401e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25401e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DIABETIC RETINOPATHY<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9fdf62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9fdf62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn the early stages, diabetic eye disease often has no symptoms. Regular eye exams are\u00a0extremely important if you have diabetes mellitus. Just like visiting your endocrinologist to\u00a0monitor your blood glucose levels over time, keeping your vision appointments can help\u00a0decrease your risk of disease and protect your vision. High blood sugar levels can damage blood\u00a0vessels in the retina, which can cause swelling, inadequate blood flow to the eye, and blurred\u00a0vision. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to vitreous hemorrhaging, retinal\u00a0detachment, and glaucoma. If you are diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, there are several treatment options. Your doctor will help you determine the best treatment plan for your\u00a0diagnosis.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab194d4\" data-id=\"ab194d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f938c61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f938c61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RETINAL DETACHMENT<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ad6f0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ad6f0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Retinal tears or detachments can cause significant vision loss, and are most common in people\u00a0over age 50. As we reach middle age, the clear, jelly-like fluid that fills the eye may start to\u00a0liquify and shrink. The vitreous gel can eventually pull away from the back of the eye, causing a\u00a0detachment. Injury to the eye, or ocular trauma, can also lead to retinal detachment. This\u00a0condition can manifest with \u201cfloaters\u201d or the appearance of flashing lights. Your doctor can\u00a0determine whether the floaters and flashes of light are caused by a retinal detachment and\u00a0determine the best treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad5c315\" data-id=\"ad5c315\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b030e37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b030e37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MACULAR DEGENERATION<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d33d83b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d33d83b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMacular degeneration is typically age-related, and is cause by a deterioration in the central part\u00a0of the retina, called the macula. The macula allows you to see fine details clearly and perform\u00a0activities like reading and driving. When the macula stops functioning properly, your vision can\u00a0be affected by blurriness, dark areas and distortion. Macular degeneration affects your ability\u00a0to see both near and far and can make activities like reading very difficult. Early detection and\u00a0supplement therapy can help slow the progression of macular degeneration, and your doctor\u00a0can prescribe optical devices or rehabilitation programs to help you maintain your lifestyle.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9319e9b elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"9319e9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/images\/placeholder.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSchedule Your Consultation Now\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tContact our office during regular business hours to learn more about the retinal treatment options available and to schedule a consultation with our team.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSchedule Now\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-663daf1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"663daf1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1cd5d86\" data-id=\"1cd5d86\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aea0b94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aea0b94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e4c31b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0e4c31b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\r\n<var style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 0px; display: block;\" data-presentation=\"7b152a23-4fbe-4f55-485c-42db4a8f4538\" data-loaded=\"true\"><a href=\"\/\/showecho.com\/theater\/7b152a23-4fbe-4f55-485c-42db4a8f4538\" style=\"display:none\"><font style=\"font-size:100%\" my=\"my\">View Video<\/font><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;\"><iframe src=\"\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vcmV0aW5hL3Rlc3RpbmctdGhlLXJldGluYS1hbmQtdml0cmVvdXMv\/7b152a23-4fbe-4f55-485c-42db4a8f4538\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" onload=\"this.style.visibility = &quot;visible&quot;\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; visibility: visible;\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/var><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/showecho.com\/whitelabel\/embed_js\"><\/script>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7daa260\" data-id=\"7daa260\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed6b20d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed6b20d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FLUORESCEIN ANGIOGRAPHY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e931a15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e931a15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<var style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 0px; display: block;\" data-presentation=\"3840222e-4937-4c53-4096-42584444417d\" data-loaded=\"true\"><a href=\"\/\/showecho.com\/theater\/3840222e-4937-4c53-4096-42584444417d\" style=\"display:none\"><font style=\"font-size:100%\" my=\"my\">View Video<\/font><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;\"><iframe src=\"\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vcmV0aW5hL3Rlc3RpbmctdGhlLXJldGluYS1hbmQtdml0cmVvdXMv\/3840222e-4937-4c53-4096-42584444417d\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" onload=\"this.style.visibility = &quot;visible&quot;\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; visibility: visible;\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/var><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/showecho.com\/whitelabel\/embed_js\"><\/script>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-89737dd\" data-id=\"89737dd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8093fa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8093fa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FUNDUS PHOTOGRAPHY\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e36f856 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e36f856\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<var style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 0px; display: block;\" data-presentation=\"4dd5cd8d-4104-404d-465f-47ac49f34e91\" data-loaded=\"true\"><a href=\"\/\/showecho.com\/theater\/4dd5cd8d-4104-404d-465f-47ac49f34e91\" style=\"display:none\"><font style=\"font-size:100%\" my=\"my\">View Video<\/font><\/a><div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;\"><iframe src=\"\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vcmV0aW5hL3Rlc3RpbmctdGhlLXJldGluYS1hbmQtdml0cmVvdXMv\/4dd5cd8d-4104-404d-465f-47ac49f34e91\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" onload=\"this.style.visibility = &quot;visible&quot;\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; visibility: visible;\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/var>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c15bd1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8c15bd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb58f4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb58f4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MEET DR. LEMLEY<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-082a778 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"082a778\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-db90ffa\" data-id=\"db90ffa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff582aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff582aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7910 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craig-Lemley_NoCoat_Optical-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Craig Lemley, MD\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craig-Lemley_NoCoat_Optical-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craig-Lemley_NoCoat_Optical-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craig-Lemley_NoCoat_Optical-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craig-Lemley_NoCoat_Optical-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craig-Lemley_NoCoat_Optical-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craig-Lemley_NoCoat_Optical-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7303034\" data-id=\"7303034\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-715a24a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"715a24a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Lemley is a board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced fellowship training in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. He has extensive experience in the treatment of ocular conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disorders, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, retinal tear and detachment.<\/p><p>Dr. Lemley\u2019s training includes a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he instructed ophthalmology residents, medical students, and surgical staff. He has served as staff physician at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and clinical instructor\/volunteer at the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon.\u00a0<\/p><p>He has made contributions to medical literature by authoring book chapters and peer reviewed journal articles, and he has presented at national ophthalmology conferences. He has also been a contributing investigator in numerous clinical trials investigating novel treatments of vitreoretinal diseases.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea5d3df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea5d3df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Lemley\u2019s training includes a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he instructed ophthalmology residents, medical students, and surgical staff. He has served as staff physician at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and clinical instructor\/volunteer at the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. He has made contributions to medical literature by authoring book chapters and peer reviewed journal articles, and he has presented at national ophthalmology conferences. He has also been a contributing investigator in numerous clinical trials investigating novel treatments of vitreoretinal diseases.\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Dr. Lemley also serves on the Continuing Education Committee of the Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dr. Lemley frequently donates his time to offer complex and expensive surgical procedures to treat diseases of the retina and vitreous in low income and uninsured patients served locally by La Clinica.\u00a0For more information, visit the\u00a0<a title=\"La Clinica Website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclinicahealth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Clinica website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When away from the office, Craig enjoys spending time with his family. He is also an avid skier, bicyclist, hiker, and speed skater.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3d835f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f3d835f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-707daef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"707daef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Education and Training<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96c9222 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96c9222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Fellowship, 2007<\/strong><br \/>Vitreoretinal\u2014Medical College of Wisconsin<\/p><p><strong>Residency, 2005<\/strong><br \/>Ophthalmology\u2014University of Washington<\/p><p><strong>Internship, 2002<\/strong><br \/>Internal Medicine\u2014University of Washington<\/p><p><strong>Medical School, 2001<\/strong><br \/>University of Washington, Seattle<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7282932 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7282932\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d81f49\" data-id=\"7d81f49\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cceed1e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cceed1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9de8354 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9de8354\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc16cd5\" data-id=\"cc16cd5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76d66da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76d66da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a28367 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"9a28367\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1611\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1611\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Detecting retinal disease<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1611\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1611\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7dd4f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7dd4f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><ul><li>Are you experiencing vision loss or distortion of your central vision?<\/li><li>What about a curtain or veil over a portion of your vision?<\/li><li>Have you recently developed small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision?<\/li><li>Do you notice the sudden appearance of light flashes or stars?<\/li><li>Do you have diabetes and vision changes?<\/li><\/ul><p>Retina eye care encompasses a variety of diseases in the eye. A retina care specialist primarily treats the parts of the eye from behind the lens, which includes the vitreous gel, and retina. The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue on the back wall of the eye. The vitreous is a clear gel that fills the back of the eye. The optical system of the eye focuses an image of what you are seeing on the retina, similar to the way an image is focused on the film of a camera. The retina then translates that focused image into neural impulses and sends them to the brain via the optic nerve. Patients who need retina care may suffer from:<\/p><ul><li>Macular Degeneration<\/li><li>Diabetic Retinopathy<\/li><li>Retinal Tears and Retinal Detachment<\/li><li>Ocular Trauma \u2013 Injury to the Eye<\/li><li>Retinal Vein Occlusion<\/li><li>Retinal Artery Occlusion<\/li><li>Macular Hole and Epiretinal Membrane<\/li><\/ul><p>The majority of people who learn they have retinal disease are referred by their regular eye doctor. If you are diagnosed with a retina eye disease, our fellowship trained retina specialist\u00a0<a title=\"Craig Lemley, MD\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/providers\/craig-lemley\/\">Dr. Craig Lemley<\/a>\u00a0will work hand-in-hand with you to determine the best possible course of action. We work closely with other eye doctors in the region and we will send a report to your referring physician. Medicare and most health insurance plans will cover the treatment of retinal disease.<\/p><p>Learn more about retina diseases, testing and treatments in the pages at the right, or feel free to\u00a0<a title=\"Contact Medical Eye Center\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/contact\/\">call our offices<\/a>\u00a0in Medford or Grants Pass and schedule an appointment. We\u2019re here to answer your questions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1612\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1612\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Macular Degeneration<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1612\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1612\"><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f6e0c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"d5f6e0c\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1708266 elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"1708266\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-317f145 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"317f145\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>Despite ongoing medical research, there is no cure yet for \u2018dry\u2019 macular degeneration. Based on clinical studies, some nutritional supplements may slow progression of macular degeneration. This is based on the Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) that showed that a certain formula of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and copper reduced the chance of progression from intermediate to late stages of macular degeneration by about 25%. Treatment of advanced forms of \u2018dry\u2019 macular degeneration focuses on helping a person find ways to cope with visual impairment.<\/p><p>The most frequently used treatment for \u2018wet\u2019 macular degeneration is injection of a medicine that halts new blood vessel growth and causes them to regress. Despite advanced medical treatment, however, many people with age-related macular degeneration still experience some vision loss.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6c9b89 elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"a6c9b89\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8494d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c8494d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div><iframe title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vbWFjdWxhci1kZWdlbmVyYXRpb24vbWFjdWxhci1kZWdlbmVyYXRpb24tdHJlYXRtZW50cy8\/45f8b546-475e-4065-4950-4ab44bb640b8\" width=\"100%\" height=\"295\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a31a6a3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"a31a6a3\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fcf872 elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"2fcf872\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a81b00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a81b00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>Occasionally, \u2018wet\u2019 macular degeneration can be treated with other procedures, including laser surgery. It may also be treated with photodynamic therapy (PDT), in which a light activated chemical is injected into the blood stream and activated in the eye with a low energy laser.<\/p><p>To help you adapt to lower vision levels, your doctor can prescribe optical devices or refer you to a low-vision specialist or center. A wide range of support services and rehabilitation programs are also available to help people with macular degeneration maintain a satisfying lifestyle. Because side vision is usually not affected, a person\u2019s remaining sight is very useful. Often, people can continue with many of their favorite activities by using low-vision optical devices such as magnifying devices, closed-circuit television, large-print reading materials, and talking computerized devices.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6df3ef8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6df3ef8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7f5273 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"c7f5273\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-160830d elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"160830d\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63dba56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63dba56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Types of Macular Degeneration<\/h2><p>The two main categories of age-related macular degeneration are \u2018dry\u2019 (atrophic) and \u2018wet\u2019 (exudative):<\/p><h2>\u2018Dry\u2019 or Atrophic\u2009Macular Degeneration<\/h2><p>Most people have the \u2018dry\u2019 form of macular degeneration. It is caused by aging and thinning of the tissues of the macula. Vision loss is usually gradual.<\/p><h2>\u2018Wet\u2019 or Exudative\u2009Macular Degeneration<\/h2><p>The \u2018wet\u2019 form of macular degeneration accounts for about 10% of all macular degeneration cases. It results when abnormal blood vessels form underneath the retina at the back of the eye. These new, abnormal blood vessels leak fluid or blood and blur central vision. Vision loss may be rapid and severe.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142bf50 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"142bf50\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e83cced elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"e83cced\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-311cf6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"311cf6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div><iframe title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vbWFjdWxhci1kZWdlbmVyYXRpb24vdHlwZXMtb2YtbWFjdWxhci1kZWdlbmVyYXRpb24v\/146b4432-4472-4c3f-4ee5-444146ae470b\" width=\"100%\" height=\"295\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aae5ae elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"7aae5ae\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-565640e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"565640e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Macular Degeneration Symptoms<\/h2><p>Macular degeneration can cause different symptoms in different people. The condition may be hardly noticeable in its early stages. Sometimes only one eye loses vision while the other eye continues to see well for many years. But when both eyes are affected, the loss of central vision may be noticed more quickly. The following are some common ways vision loss is detected:<\/p><ul><li>Words on a page or faces look blurred<\/li><li>An empty area appears in the center of vision<\/li><li>Straight lines look distorted<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><h2>Get EyeSmart<\/h2><p>Visit the American Academy of Opthalmology\u2019s webpage on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geteyesmart.org\/eyesmart\/diseases\/amd.cfm\">Macular Degeneration<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1613\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1613\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Diabetic Retinopathy<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1613\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1613\"><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7c0cb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"2d7c0cb\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b0193e elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"0b0193e\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc6a5fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc6a5fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>How is diabetic retinopathy diagnosed?<\/h2><p>A medical eye examination can find changes inside your eye. An eye care specialist can often diagnose and treat serious retinopathy before you are aware of any vision problems. Your doctor dilates your pupil and looks at the inside of your eye.<\/p><p>If your eye doctor finds\u00a0diabetic retinopathy, he or she may order color photographs of the retina and a special test called fluorescein angiography to find out if you need treatment. In this test, fluorescent dye is injected into a vein in your arm and your eye is photographed as the dye passes through the blood vessels in the back of the eye.<\/p><h2>Treatment of diabetic retinopathy<\/h2><p>The best treatment for diabetic retinopathy is to prevent it\u2019s development. Strict control of your blood sugar will significantly reduce the long-term risk of vision loss from diabetic retinopathy. If high blood pressure and kidney problems are present, they need to be treated.<\/p><p>Laser surgery is often recommended for people with macular edema, PDR and neovascular glaucoma. For macular edema, the laser is focused on the macula to decrease the fluid leakage. The main goal of treatment is to prevent further loss of vision. It is uncommon for people who have blurred vision from macular edema to recover normal vision, although some may experience partial improvement.<\/p><p>For PDR, the laser is focused on all parts of the retina except the macula. This panretinal photocoagulation treatment causes abnormal new vessels to shrink and often prevents them from growing in the future. It also decreases the chance that vitreous bleeding or retinal distortion will occur. Recently, eye injections have become a useful tool in the management of diabetic retinopathy.<\/p><p>Multiple eye injections or laser treatments over time are sometimes necessary. These procedures do not cure\u00a0diabetic retinopathy and does not always prevent further loss of vision. Sometimes, in severe cases, a patient may need to see a retina specialist to discuss more involved surgery.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6affb3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"d6affb3\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49dae47 elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"49dae47\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9757608 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9757608\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Vision loss to diabetic retinopathy is largely preventable.<\/h2><p>If you have diabetes, it is important to know that today, with improved methods of diagnosis and treatment, only a small percentage of people who develop retinopathy have serious vision problems. Early detection of\u00a0diabetic retinopathy\u00a0is the best protection against loss of vision. You can significantly lower your risk of vision loss by maintaining strict control of your blood sugar and visiting your eye care specialist regularly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2483f15 elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"2483f15\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3cf22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7e3cf22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div><iframe title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vZGlhYmV0aWMtcmV0aW5vcGF0aHkvZGlhYmV0aWMtcmV0aW5vcGF0aHktdHJlYXRtZW50Lw\/5fd4eb56-4e4f-48e9-4076-4f2849f744e9\" width=\"100%\" height=\"295\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a589f5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"a589f5c\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-887d3c7 elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"887d3c7\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1497c47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1497c47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>When to schedule an examination.<\/h2><p>In general, you should have your eyes checked promptly if you have visual changes that:<\/p><ul><li>Affect only one eye.<\/li><li>Last more than a few days.<\/li><li>Are not associated with a change in blood sugar.<\/li><\/ul><p>People with diabetes should\u00a0<a title=\"Contact Medical Eye Center\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.medicaleyecenter.com\/contact\">schedule examinations<\/a>\u00a0at least once a year. More frequent medical eye examinations may be necessary after the diagnosis of\u00a0diabetic retinopathy. Pregnant women with diabetes should schedule an appointment in the first trimester because retinopathy can progress quickly during pregnancy.<\/p><p>If you need to be examined for glasses, it is important that your blood sugar be in consistent control for several days when you see your doctor. Glasses that work well when the blood sugar is out of control will not work well when blood sugar is stable. Rapid changes in blood sugar can cause fluctuating vision in both eyes, even if retinopathy is not present.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8a4729 elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c8a4729\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-divider\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7da7654 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7da7654\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Get EyeSmart<\/h2><p>Visit the American Academy of Opthalmology\u2019s webpage on\u00a0<a title=\"Diabetic Retinopathy\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geteyesmart.org\/eyesmart\/diseases\/diabetic-retinopathy.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diabetic Retinopathy.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1614\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1614\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Retinal Tears or Detachments<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1614\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1614\"><p><a name=\"retinal-tears-or-detachments\"><\/a><\/p><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f03848 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"4f03848\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ddee61 elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"1ddee61\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-082168b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"082168b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>When people reach middle age, the clear jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of your eye may start to liquify and shrink. The vitreous gel will eventually pull away from the back wall of the eye, causing a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). This condition naturally occurs when people reach their late 50s or early 60s, but sometimes earlier or later in life. It can happen earlier in people who:<\/p><ul><li>Are nearsighted<\/li><li>Have had cataract surgery<\/li><li>Have had laser surgery<\/li><li>Have had inflammation inside the eye<\/li><\/ul><p>PVDs often cause symptoms of new floaters in the vision and flashing of lights. Sometimes these symptoms can indicate problems such as retinal tears or detachments.The appearance of flashing lights or floaters may be alarming, especially if they develop suddenly. While not all floaters and flashes are serious, you should have a medical examination by an eye care specialist to make sure there has been no damage to your retina.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69f731d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"69f731d\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f62fdc elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"3f62fdc\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56631c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56631c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Retinal Tear Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e795ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0e795ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div><iframe title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vcmV0aW5hbC10ZWFycy1hbmQtZGV0YWNobWVudC8\/579710ad-40bc-4b52-409f-4cad4dfa47d3\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07aabd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07aabd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Retinal Detachment Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-122657f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"122657f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div><iframe title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vcmV0aW5hbC10ZWFycy1hbmQtZGV0YWNobWVudC8\/10d86887-4d65-455e-4adc-454a4496490d\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37f2364 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"37f2364\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd7de3 elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"7fd7de3\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e8d8ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e8d8ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>What causes the flashing lights?<\/h2><p>When the vitreous gel pulls on the retina, you may see what look like flashing lights or lightning streaks. The flashes of light can appear off and on for several weeks or months. If you notice the sudden appearance of unexplained light flashes, however, you should visit your eye care specialist immediately to see if your retina has been torn.<\/p><h2>What causes floaters?<\/h2><p>Sometimes you may see small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision. They are called floaters. You can often see them when looking at a plain background, like a blank wall or blue sky. Floaters are actually tiny clumps of debris inside the vitreous, While these objects look like they are in front of your eye, they are actually floating inside. What you see are the shadows they cast on the retina, the nerve layer at the back of the eye that senses light and allows you to see. Floaters can have different shapes: little dots, circles, lines, clouds or cobwebs. Many people have subtle floaters for most of their lives. If you suddenly develop new or more prominent floaters, however, it can indicate a problem and should be evaluated by an eye doctor.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e04e2c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"e04e2c7\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-956d483 elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"956d483\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7812034 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7812034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Vitreous Floaters<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8f6a17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c8f6a17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div><iframe title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vcmV0aW5hbC10ZWFycy1hbmQtZGV0YWNobWVudC8\/419360f2-4eb4-47b0-4a00-4c71409d4f93\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1552b0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1552b0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-divider\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2c69d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2c69d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Get EyeSmart<\/h2><p>Visit the American Academy of Opthalmology\u2019s webpage on\u00a0<a title=\"Retinal Detachment\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geteyesmart.org\/eyesmart\/diseases\/detached-torn-retina.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Retinal Detachment.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1615\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1615\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Ocular Trauma<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1615\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1615\"><p>Trauma to the eye can sometimes lead to vision threatening complications. Injuries can lead to scratches on the cornea (corneal abrasion), bleeding in parts of the eye (hyphema or vitreous hemorrhage), high pressure in the eye (glaucoma), clouding of the lens in the eye (cataract) or retinal detachment. Trauma to the eye that is substantial\u2014or if it causes temporary or ongoing vision loss, eye pain, floaters or flashes\u2014should be promptly evaluated by an eye specialist. Treatment may be needed to help restore or preserve vision.<\/p><p>More severe trauma to the eye can sometimes break or cut the wall of the eye. High velocity impacts that can occur with grinding tools, hammering, and landscaping\u00a0equipment\u00a0such as weed-whackers\u009d may cause\u00a0objects to enter the inside of the eye. This can lead to problems such as severe bleeding, infection, retinal detachment, permanent vision loss and\/or loss of the eye. With these serious injuries, surgery is often required promptly to maximize the outcome. With more serious trauma, one or more surgical procedures may be required to treat the injured eye.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1616\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1616\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Retinal Vein Occlusion<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1616\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1616\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-792b430 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"792b430\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div><iframe title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vcmV0aW5hbC10ZWFycy1hbmQtZGV0YWNobWVudC9yZXRpbmFsLXZlaW4tb2NjbHVzaW9uLw\/1a4d6219-443b-4907-4ba6-4dbe43de48eb\" width=\"100%\" height=\"615\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-937a689 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"937a689\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>Retinal Vein Occlusions (RVOs) occur when small veins in the retina suddenly close off for a period of time. This leads to a sudden increase in blood pressure in the affected area of the retina that causes blood to spill out of the veins into the retinal tissue, often damaging part retina. RVOs can vary greatly in their severity. Sometimes vision is not affected, other times it can be severely affected.<\/p><p>Vision loss with RVOs can occur due to the blood vessels in the retina closing off permanently (ischemia). Vision may also be affected by blood vessels becoming leaky. Serum (clear fluid within the blood) can leak from these blood vessels into the retina making it thick and swollen and allowing proteins and fats to accumulate in the retina. When this retinal swelling occurs in the center of the retina, it can make the vision very blurry (macular edema). Macular edema can often be treated with eye injections or with laser.<\/p><p>Sometimes abnormal blood vessels can start growing in the eye after an RVO. This complication is termed neovascularization. It can lead to bleeding in the eye or even high eye pressure (termed neovascular glaucoma) that can lead to severe vision loss or pain. If this condition is diagnosed in the early stages treatments with laser or eye injections can often limit further damage to the eye. If you have developed an RVO, your eye should be evaluated regularly, especially for the first year in order to detect and treat neovascularization.<\/p><p>Patients who develop RVOs are more likely to have other conditions in the rest of their body such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease. Patients with RVOs should be see their primary care provider to check their general health and assess for these possible conditions, if this has not been done recently.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1617\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1617\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Retinal Artery Occlusion<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1617\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1617\"><p>Retinal artery occlusions (RAOs) occur when small blood vessels in the retina suddenly close off for a period of time. This leads to severe damage in the affected area of the retina often causing sudden vision loss that is usually painless. RAOs can affect the entire retina leading to loss of both central and side vision. RAOs can also affect only a portion of the retina causing loss of a section of the central or side vision.<\/p><p>Sometimes abnormal blood vessels can start growing in the eye after an RAO. This complication is termed neovascularization. It can lead to bleeding in the eye or even high eye pressure (termed neovascular glaucoma) that can lead to even more severe vision loss or pain. If this condition is diagnosed in the early stages treatments with laser or eye injections can often limit further damage to the eye. If you have developed an RAO, your eye should be evaluated regularly, especially for the first year in order to detect and treat neovascularization.<\/p><p>Patients who develop RAOs are more likely to have other conditions in the rest of their body such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease. They may also have conditions in their carotid artery (the artery that brings blood to the head) or heart that could lead to another RAO or even a stroke. Patients with RAOs should be see their primary care provider to check their general health and assess for these possible conditions, if this has not been done recently.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1618\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1618\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Macular Hole and Epiretinal Membrane<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1618\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1618\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c88dc7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c88dc7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>On occasion a small hole can spontaneously occur in the very center of the retina. This is called a macular hole. Because it affects the very center of the retina (termed the macula), it can cause distortion and a blank spot in the center of your vision. Once the macular hole reaches a certain point, it is unlikely to improve on its own.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16be56f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16be56f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Macular Hole Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2969a49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2969a49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div><iframe title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vcmV0aW5hbC10ZWFycy1hbmQtZGV0YWNobWVudC9tYWN1bGFyLWhvbGUtYW5kLWVwaXJldGluYWwtbWVtYnJhbmUv\/12cc45cd-4229-403a-4ac5-483844b84f06\" width=\"100%\" height=\"614\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24bd8e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24bd8e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>Surgery can be performed to close the macular hole. The procedure is called vitrectomy. During this surgery the gel that fills the eye (called vitreous) is removed and replaced with saline (salt water). A small membrane is often removed from the retinal surface in the area of the hole to encourage the hole to close. Near the end of the surgery a gas bubble is placed in the eye. After surgery, the bubble gently presses on the hole to encourage it to close. In order to get the bubble into the correct position over the macular hole the patient often needs to sit or lay face down for part of the day for up to a week. The gas bubble slowly absorbs into the body over a couple weeks. Your ability to travel by airplane or to higher altitude will be limited during the period of time that the bubble is in your eye.<\/p><p>Once the macular hole is closed, there is often (but not always) an improvement in the vision, including better ability to read and improved distortion and blank spot in the central vision. When vision does improve, it can take several months.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6103d4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6103d4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Macular Hole Treatment Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b69d39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8b69d39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div><iframe title=\"Rendia Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/share.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/load\/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRmb3JkcmV0aW5hY2FyZS5jb20vcmV0aW5hbC10ZWFycy1hbmQtZGV0YWNobWVudC9tYWN1bGFyLWhvbGUtYW5kLWVwaXJldGluYWwtbWVtYnJhbmUv\/7f77513c-4101-472b-4a3d-4590474f41bd\" width=\"100%\" height=\"614\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-152f4ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"152f4ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Epiretinal Membrane<\/h2><p>Occasionally a small film of tissue, like cellophane, grows on the center of the retina. This condition is called an epiretinal membrane (ERM). The ERM can contract and distort the retina leading to blurring and distortion of the vision. ERMs can be very subtle and may not significantly affect the vision for long periods of time. Other times they can progress more rapidly and cause bothersome visual symptoms.<\/p><p>When ERMs are affecting the vision, surgery can be performed to remove the membrane. The procedure is called vitrectomy. During this surgery the gel that fills the eye (called vitreous) is removed and replaced with saline (salt water). The ERM is then removed from the retinal surface with very fine instruments placed into the eye. Afterwards, the vision often (but not always) improves, with improved central vision and reduction of distortion.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd1c76d elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cd1c76d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-divider\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccd7d36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccd7d36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>Get EyeSmart<\/h2><p>Visit the American Academy of Opthalmology\u2019s webpage on\u00a0<a title=\"Macular Hole\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geteyesmart.org\/eyesmart\/diseases\/macular-hole.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Macular Hole.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1619\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1619\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Treatments<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1619\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1619\"><h2>Eye Injections for retinal disease<\/h2><p>We perform eye injections for a number of retinal disease including Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Several of the medications, termed anti-VEGF agents, work by causing abnormal blood vessels to shrink and regress or by reducing abnormal leakiness of blood vessels. Examples include Avastin, Lucentis and Eylea. Other medicines injected into the eye include steroids, which work by reducing inflammation in the eye.<\/p><p>Having an eye injection is usually not as bad as it sounds. We numb the eye with anaesthetics first and clean the eye with an antiseptic. The antiseptic can feel like having shampoo in the eye, which is often the most uncomfortable part of the procedure. Once the eye is numb, the injection with a very small needle through the white part of the eye usually produces minor discomfort.<\/p><p>After the eye injection, the eye may be red from irritation or a limited amount of blood that accumulates near the injection site like a bruise. This can be very minor or very noticeable. It will fade over a week or two. The eye may be irritated and scratchy for the first day, but usually is much improved by the day after the procedure. If the eye becomes more painful or the vision becomes more blurry following the day of the injections you should call the office and may need to be evaluated. Very rarely, vision threatening issues such as severe infection can occur and requires prompt evaluation and treatment.<\/p><h2>Laser Surgery for retinal disease<\/h2><p>A number of laser procedures are used in treatment of retinal disorders. Lasers can be used for conditions such as Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion as well as to treat retinal tears.<\/p><p>Laser procedures are usually performed in the office. Most laser procedures are painless or only minimally uncomfortable. Occasionally the laser procedure can be more uncomfortable. Sometimes an injection of an anesthetic is used to make the eye comfortable for the procedure.<\/p><p>Sometimes a laser procedure will be done in one visit, other times it may be performed over several visits.<\/p><h2>Vitrectomy Surgery for retinal disease<\/h2><p>The primary surgery used in the treatment of retinal disease is vitrectomy. In this procedure, the gel from the center of the eye is removed and replaced with saline (salt water). Once the gel is removed, natural saline fluid that is continuously being made inside the eye takes the place of the gel.\u00a0 Sometimes a temporary gas bubble is placed into the eye at the end of surgery. Rarely a silicone oil is place into the eye that helps to hold the retina in place. Silicone oil is often removed with and additional surgery 3 to 6 months later.<\/p><p>Vitrectomy surgery is utilized for a large number of retinal disorders. For example, blood and scar tissue can be removed from patients with advanced diabetic eye disease. Other disorders treated with vitectomy include removal of epiretinal membranes, closure of macular holes and treatment of retinal detachments.<\/p><p>Vitrectomy surgeries are currently performed at Ashland Community Hospital, where the very specialized equipment needed for this type of surgery is located. Several clinic appointments are required after surgery and these are usually performed at the Medical Eye Center.\u00a0 You will need to take eye drops for a month or more after surgery. If a bubble is placed in your eye during the surgery, you may need to position face down for part of the day for the first week or so after the surgery. Because severe pressure problems can occur if you travel to higher altitude with a bubble in the eye, you must not fly in an airplane or drive to higher altitude without specific instructions from your surgeon. Once the bubble is gone, no altitude restrictions apply.<br \/>If you require vitrectomy surgery, your surgeon will give you more information about what to expect.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-16110\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-16110\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Testing the Retina and Vitreous<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-16110\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-16110\"><h2>What to expect at your exam<\/h2><p>An initial retina care examination may last 2-3 hours, depending on the tests required. When Dr. Lemley examines your eyes, your pupils will be dilated with eye drops. During this examination, he will carefully observe your retina and vitreous. Methods of diagnostic testing of the retina and vitreous include:<\/p><ul><li>Fluorescein<\/li><li>Angiography<\/li><li>Optical Coherence<\/li><li>Tomography<\/li><li>Fundus Photography<\/li><li>Ocular Ultrasound<\/li><\/ul><h2>What to expect after your exam<\/h2><p>Because your eyes have been dilated, you may need to make arrangements to have someone drive you home afterwards. If you are from out of town, we partner with local hotels that offer discounted rates for our patients. If you need accommodations we will be happy to assist you.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-16111\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-16111\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Anesthesia Services<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-16111\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-16111\"><p>Your comfort and safety is our priority<br \/>If your procedure requires anesthesia, our Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA\u2019s) will be with you through your entire procedure to monitor your vital functions and modify your anesthesia to help ensure your maximum safety and comfort.<\/p><p>CRNA\u2019s are anesthesia specialists that are board certified and highly trained to help keep you comfortable and safe before, during and after your procedure.<\/p><p>Before your procedure, your CRNA will assess your health and responsivity to anesthesia, taking into account any health conditions, current medications, and allergies to create a customized approach depending on your individual needs.<\/p><p>New monitoring technologies, improved anesthetics, and advanced education for providers have made the administration of anesthesia safer and more effective than ever before.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14fd83c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"14fd83c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9455f53\" data-id=\"9455f53\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RETINA Routine eye exams are a key component to maintaining eye health. By keeping your visits consistent, your doctor has a better chance of diagnosing, monitoring, and treating eye diseases like retinal detachments and diabetic retinopathy. 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