Vitreous Haemorrhage

A number of conditions can cause a vitreous haemorrhage, where blood leaks into the vitreous ‘gel’ inside the eye. The eye is filled with a clear vitreous ‘gel’. When blood leaks into this gel, usually from blockage or damage to the blood vessels of the...

Ozurdex Implant

What is Ozurdex? Ozurdex is an intraocular steroid known to reduce swelling in the macula. This reduction in swelling may help reverse vision loss. The implant doesn’t ever need to be removed because it slowly dissolves over time inside the eye, releasing its...

Macular Degeneration (Macula)

Macular degeneration is a disease in which the macula weakens, resulting in a loss of central vision. The condition, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), can cause blurring and even partial vision loss. There are two types of macular degeneration –...

AMD

What is AMD? AMD is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. It causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina and the part of the eye needed for sharp, central vision, which lets us see...

Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes caused by changes in the blood vessels of the eye. If you have diabetes, your body does not use and store sugar properly. High blood sugar levels create changes in the veins, arteries and capillaries...

Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)

What is CRVO? Veins return oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart.  The retina has one major artery and one major vein.  The vein is called the central retinal vein.  Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is a blockage of this vein that causes the vein...