The following are brief summaries of the most frequent retinal disorders treated at Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida®. Click on the links for more detailed information.

Macular Degeneration This is one of the most common eye diseases treated by retina specialists. Macular Degeneration is associated with aging, and gradually destroys sharp, central vision. It is the leading cause of blindness among people over age 50 in the western world. More...		Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication of diabetes that damages the retina. The disease affects half of all Americans diagnosed with diabetes. This occurs when the tiny retinal blood vessels become damaged and begin to leak fluid or blood, resulting in blurred vision. More...
Retinal Tears & Detachment These occur when the vitreous, or clear, jelly-like sub-stance that fills the eyeball, pulls loose from the retina. Liquid that passes through the tear and settles under the retina can separate the retina from the back wall of the eye, resulting in retinal detachment. More...		Macular Holes & Epiretinal Membranes These involve damage to the middle area of the retina called the macula, the tiny portion of the retina that is responsible for seeing fine details clearly. More...
Retinal Vein Occlusion This disorder occurs when a vein in the retina of the eye becomes blocked, prevent-in adequate blood flow. The walls of the vein leak excess fluid into the retina. More...		Cystoid Macular Edema In this disease, fluid fills many formations in the macula causing thickened or swollen tissue. More...