CLEVELAND, Ohio-- At a recent eye exam, Carin Marks prepared for the dreaded retinal exam -- the one where the doctor uses eyedrops to dilate the eyes so much that it's hard to see well after -- by ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 56 year-old, white female presented for a routine eye examination with a chief complaint of dry eyes. Her ...

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of adult blindness in the U.S. One of the greatest barriers to prevention is access. All diabetic patients are asked to visit an eye care provider for an ...

Most people consider an eye exam to be an inspection of the front of their eyes. However, doctors needs to examine the back of your eye, the retina, to check that it is healthy and not damaged or ...

Amjad Hammad, MD, recently became the first Capital Region ophthalmologist to incorporate the Optos optomap retinal exam into his practice, according to a report in The Saratogian. Dr. Hammad, of ...

A recent study suggests that routine eye exams focusing on the peripheral retina could enable the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. By examining changes in retinal support cells, researchers aim ...

We’ve been looking at the wrong part of the eye. New research shows the earliest signs of Alzheimer's are hidden at the very edges of the retina.

Outer area of the retina, or the peripheral retina, could offer a window into an early detection of Alzheimer’s disease long ...

Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to a study published in the May issue of Neurobiology of ...

Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to a study published in the May issue of Neurobiology of ...