Your retina is the thin tissue that coats the inside of your eye. It is responsible for receiving light energy and converting that light to impulses that travel through the optic nerve to the brain. It is this process that allows your brain to process visual images. Any damage to your retinal tissue can disrupt this important connection between the eye and the brain, ultimately causing vision disturbances (or even blindness if left untreated).
Dr. Robert Pendleton is trained to identify retinal diseases through dilated eye exams, diagnose specific conditions and provide the proper treatment to protect your vision. Our team helps patients manage their retinal conditions through the use of state-of-the-art therapy and advanced technology. We offer leading treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears/retinal detachments, and many other retina conditions that can cause vision loss.
Symptoms of retinal disorders can vary depending on the condition, but some common vision changes seen in our retinal patients include:
Age Related Macular degeneration (ARMD) is a progressive, degenerative eye disease that disrupts your central vision: the vision you need to see fine details and recognize faces.
A detached retina is when the retina lifts away from the back of the eye. There are many reasons why your retina (the tissue at the back of your eye) can sustain damage, causing a tear or a partial or complete detachment.
Diabetic retinopathy is a progressive eye disease that damages the existing blood vessels in the retina and causes abnormal blood vessels to grow on the retina. This is triggered by chronic high blood sugar levels.
For more complex retinal conditions, such as advanced macular degeneration, retinal tears, retinal detachments, or diabetic retinopathy, Vitreoretinal Surgery may be required to prevent further vision loss and protect long-term eye health. This delicate surgery focuses on treating issues related to the retina and vitreous—the gel-like substance inside your eye.
At Pendleton Eye Center, our expert vitreoretinal surgeon, utilizes cutting-edge technology and advanced surgical techniques to ensure the highest quality care. We treat a variety of retinal conditions with Vitreoretinal Surgery, offering hope for patients who may not respond to other treatment options such as laser therapy or injections.
Vitreoretinal Surgery is recommended when other treatments are insufficient to manage conditions like:
Eye floaters are mostly caused by changes in the vitreous of the eye brought on by age. Tiny fibers in the jelly-like substance inside the eyes tend to clump causing shadows on the retina. When this happens, eye floaters are noticeable in vision. Eye floaters are generally painless and more of a nuisance than any […]
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina in those with diabetes, including gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. If you have diabetes, risk factors for diabetic retinopathy can include pregnancy, hypertension, uncontrolled blood sugar, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and smoking. Without treatment, diabetic retinopathy can lead to […]
