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What Is Face-Down Recovery After Retinal Surgery?

After some retinal surgeries a gas bubble is placed in the eye, and keeping your head face-down lets it hold the retina in position to heal. Here's why it matters and how to make it easier.

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What Is Avastin and How Does It Treat Wet AMD?

Avastin (bevacizumab) is an anti-VEGF drug injected into the eye to slow vision loss from wet age-related macular degeneration and other retinal conditions. Here's how it works and what treatment involves.

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What Is Age-related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a well-known problem with your retina. It occurs when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged.

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Rosacea: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

Rosacea is an ongoing (chronic) skin condition that causes redness, pimples, broken blood vessels, and a misshapen nose. It most often affects the face and eyes.

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Herpes simplex & how it affects the eyes

Herpes simplex virus can infect your skin, nerves and tissue; it may also infect your eyes. The virus cannot be cured, but can and must be treated promptly.

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What Are Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Symptoms

Central serous chorioretinopathy is when fluid builds up beneath the retina. This causes swelling and distorts vision.

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