News & Updates

Catch up on the latest news from RCA and its members.

  • AMD Awareness Month: How Research Is Expanding Options for Patients
    February 25, 2026 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    AMD Awareness Month: How Research Is Expanding Options for Patients

    Originally published by Retina Consultants of Texas Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, affecting …

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  • Understanding Retinoblastoma: What Parents Should Know About This Rare Eye Cancer
    February 10, 2026 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Understanding Retinoblastoma: What Parents Should Know About This Rare Eye Cancer

    Originally published by Palmetto Retina Center A diagnosis of retinoblastoma can be daunting, as any cancer diagnosis is, especially for a child. However, with …

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  • The Difference Between General Eye Care and Specialty Retina Care
    February 4, 2026 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    The Difference Between General Eye Care and Specialty Retina Care

    Originally published by Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Consultants Many of us are familiar with visiting the eye doctor for our annual vision check-up …

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  • What Retinal Imaging Can Reveal That a Standard Eye Exam Can’t
    January 26, 2026 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    What Retinal Imaging Can Reveal That a Standard Eye Exam Can’t

    Originally published by Mid Atlantic Retina Specialists A standard eye exam checks important parts of your vision and mainly focuses on structures at the front …

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  • The Best Retina Centers in the United States in 2026
    January 22, 2026 • Retina Specialists

    The Best Retina Centers in the United States in 2026

    The gift of sight is truly invaluable. Through our vision, we connect with the world, finding joy in both the ordinary and the extraordinary. The marvel of our …

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  • What to Know About Retinal Scarring: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
    January 12, 2026 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    What to Know About Retinal Scarring: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

    Originally published by California Retina Consultants We've all experienced scars on our bodies, but many of us don't think about scarring in our eyes. The …

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  • The Retina’s Role in Night Vision: What Changes Could Signal a Problem?
    January 5, 2026 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    The Retina’s Role in Night Vision: What Changes Could Signal a Problem?

    Originally published by The Retina Eye Center If you’ve been squinting more in dimly lit rooms or experiencing eye strain while driving at night, you may be …

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  • The Silent Threat to Your Vision: Why Diabetic Retinopathy Often Goes Undetected
    December 30, 2025 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    The Silent Threat to Your Vision: Why Diabetic Retinopathy Often Goes Undetected

    Originally published by Vitreoretinal Consultants of New York When your vision changes, it's hard to miss. However, what many don’t realize is that some of the …

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  • Macula, Optic Nerve, and More: A Guided Tour of Key Retinal Structures
    December 22, 2025 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Macula, Optic Nerve, and More: A Guided Tour of Key Retinal Structures

    Originally Published by Retina Associates, LLC. The retina is essential for vision, acting as a vital link between incoming light and the images we see. It …

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  • You’ve Been Diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy. Now What?
    December 5, 2025 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    You’ve Been Diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy. Now What?

    Originally published by Palmetto Retina Center It's completely understandable to feel concerned when diagnosed with a chronic condition like diabetic …

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  • Managing Diabetes to Protect Your Vision: What Eye Doctors Want You to Know
    November 24, 2025 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Managing Diabetes to Protect Your Vision: What Eye Doctors Want You to Know

    Originally published by Retina Group of Florida If you’re living with diabetes or are pre-diabetic, you might already know that the condition can affect your …

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  • Understanding Macular Holes: What They Are and How They're Treated
    November 11, 2025 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Understanding Macular Holes: What They Are and How They're Treated

    Originally published by Retinal Consultants Medical Group Our vision depends on a delicate, finely tuned structure in the back of your eye called the macula. …

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  • Why Blurry Vision in One Eye Could Be a Retinal Emergency
    November 4, 2025 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Why Blurry Vision in One Eye Could Be a Retinal Emergency

    Originally published by Mid Atlantic Retina Specialists Experiencing sudden blurry vision in one eye can be alarming, and understandably so. It might start as …

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  • Why Regular Retina Exams Are Essential for People with Diabetes
    October 28, 2025 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Why Regular Retina Exams Are Essential for People with Diabetes

    Originally published by Retina Consultants of Texas Living with diabetes means there’s always something to manage — numbers to check, meals to plan, …

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  • How Smoking Affects Your Retina (and Why It’s Never Too Late to Quit)
    October 20, 2025 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    How Smoking Affects Your Retina (and Why It’s Never Too Late to Quit)

    Originally published by California Retina Consultants Most people know that smoking harms the lungs and heart, but it’s also one of the biggest preventable …

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