Floaters appear as small dots, lines, circles, or dots in your field of vision. Some people compare flashers to seeing “stars,” flashing lights, or lightning streaks. While most instances of flashes and floaters tend to go away with time, they can be a sign of a more serious eye problem. You’re more likely to experience flashes and floaters if you are nearsighted, had cataract surgery, eye trauma, or swelling inside the eye. Visit Orange County Retina today for more information about flashes and floaters.

Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is a common eye disease that affects central vision in people over age 60. While macular degeneration is considered an incurable disease, treatment is available to help reduce the risk of macular damage and slow the progression of vision loss. Visit Orange Country Retina in one of our five convenient locations for macular degeneration treatment options.

Cancers can sometimes attack the eyes. If left untreated, ocular tumors threaten not only a person’s vision but his or her life as well. Ocular trauma can be the result of an injury or direct blow to the eye symptoms may include black eyes, retinal detachment, cuts or scrapes, eye redness, swelling, Double vision, and blurred or cloudy vision. Find out how the expert team at Orange County Retina can help you maintain a lifetime of healthy vision.

At Orange County Retina, our specialists will diagnose, treat, and manage a wide variety of retinal diseases and conditions unique to your specific needs. Just like your eyes, no two treatments are the same. Our caring team of retina doctors and staff will make sure that you get the help you need for a lifetime of healthy vision.

Blurred central vision, gray or cloudy area in central vision, central blind spot, distorted or wavy vision, difficulty reading or performing tasks that require detail vision. These are all signs and symptoms of macular pucker & macular edema, if not caught in time, severe vision loss or blindness can occur. Schedule your comprehensive vision screening with the specialized team at Orange County Retina.

Retinal tears and holes can cause a sudden onset of black spots or “floaters,” flashes, blurred vision, or vision loss. While retinal tears and holes most often occur as a result of PVD, they can also develop as a result of eye trauma. If retinal damage occurs, you are at risk for severe vision loss or permanent blindness. The good news is if a retinal tear or hole is promptly diagnosed and treated before it progresses to retinal detachment, your risk of permanent blindness is significantly reduced. Visit us in one of our five Orange County locations for more information.