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Find up-to-date information on retina related diseases, conditions, and treatments. This information has been written and reviewed by our panel of retina specialists and is updated regularly. 

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Gene Therapy

A process that uses viruses to replace faulty genes in retinal cells with healthy ones in order to stop or slow vision loss from inherited diseases.

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Bionic Eye

A bionic eye (retinal implant) restores some vision in blind individuals by electrically stimulating the retina, optic nerve, or visual cortex.

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Retinal Surgery

Retinal surgery encompasses a range of procedures designed to treat specific conditions affecting the retina, such as retinal detachment.

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Cone-Rod Dystrophy

A rare inherited retinal disorder that damages light-sensing cells, causing vision loss, color deficits, and sensitivity issues over time.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

A leading cause of vision loss in diabetics, this eye condition affects the retina blood vessels causing them to swell, leak and grow abnormally.

Intravitreal injection
Intravitreal Injection

An injection directly into the vitreous cavity allowing for a higher concentration of medicine to reach the retina and other structures in the eye.

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Stem Cell

Regenerates damaged retinal tissue and restores visual function by replacing cells or by triggering the body's own healing response.

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Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis

A rare, inherited eye disorder that causing severe vision loss or blindness from birth or early infancy.

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Branch Retinal Venous Occlusion

A vascular disorder where a branch vein in the retina is blocked, disrupting blood flow and causing vision problems.

Laser Photocoagulation
Laser Photocoagulation

A laser treatment that helps to seal leaky eye vessels to prevent vision loss from diabetes, tears, or abnormal growths.

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Retinal Tumors

Retinal tumors occur in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. These abnormal growths can be benign or malignant.

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Stargardt Disease

A genetic disease that blocks the body from properly removing waste. This usually leads to lipofuscin buildup on the macula, leading to vision loss.

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