The retina is comparable to the film in a camera — it requires specialized care to maintain health and to treat disease or injury. Fox Valley Ophthalmology offers the services of a fellowship-trained medical retinologist, providing expert care for a wide range of retinal conditions.
Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50. While it does not typically lead to complete blindness, it can severely limit a patient's ability to see fine detail or read. In cases diagnosed early, treatment may slow progression significantly. Our doctors closely follow the latest research and treatment advances to provide patients with the most current options available.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a major cause of blindness and a complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Because it can be present with no noticeable symptoms, the best protection for patients with diabetes is regular ophthalmologic examination and early treatment when needed. In some cases, diabetes and other systemic diseases may first be detected during a routine eye examination of an apparently healthy individual.
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Regular exams are the best protection against vision loss from retinal disease.