Our fellowship-trained, board certified retinal specialists provide the highest-quality medical and surgical care. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. We strive to provide the best personal care and achieve optimal vision outcomes. Our doctors see patients in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley and work with referring doctors to provide care regionally in Northern Colorado, Eastern Colorado, Rocky Mountain Region, Southern Wyoming, and Western Nebraska.
The Retina
- Your retina is located at the back of your eye.
- Although it is a thin, light-sensitive tissue, it packs a punch: it is responsible for controlling how you see images.
- In an ideal eye, images focus on the retina and those images are converted into electrical impulses that are transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain.
- It makes sense, then, that any damage to the retina will result in vision problems ranging from blurriness to spots to decreased central vision and even blindness.
Types of Retinal Diseases and Conditions
There are many different types of retinal diseases/conditions including, but not limited to:
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Retinal detachment
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Retinal Tears
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Macular edema
- Macular hole
- Macular pucker
- Flashes and floaters
- Posterior Vitreous Detachment
At the Eye Center of Northern Colorado, our fellowship-trained retinal specialists offer treatment for retinal diseases and conditions. The treatment will depend on which part of the retina is affected, how severe the problem is and what is causing the problem. A comprehensive dilated eye exam will help your doctor diagnose the issue and recommend treatment options. If you are experiencing any vision problems, don’t wait until your vision is permanently damaged or lost. Contact us today to schedule an eye exam.
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