News & Updates

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

  • An Overview of Retinal Diagnostic Testing Techniques
    August 6, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    An Overview of Retinal Diagnostic Testing Techniques

    Originally published by Retinal Consultants Medical Group Retina specialists perform diagnostic testing to accurately identify retinal and macular conditions …

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  • This Summer, Protect Your Retinal Health
    July 29, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    This Summer, Protect Your Retinal Health

    Originally Published by Retina Associates, LLC. It's officially summer –- time for beach trips, patio grilling, and enjoying the sunshine with friends and …

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  • Can You Have Diabetic Retinopathy and Not Know?
    July 15, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Can You Have Diabetic Retinopathy and Not Know?

    Originally published by The Retina Eye Center Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. It affects the blood …

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  • 5 Facts About Lattice Degeneration
    July 1, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    5 Facts About Lattice Degeneration

    Originally published by Vitreoretinal Consultants of New York Lattice degeneration is a common retinal condition that affects the peripheral retina. The retina …

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  • Spotlight on Macular Edema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
    June 24, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Spotlight on Macular Edema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

    Originally published by Retina Consultants of Texas Macular edema is swelling in part of the retina that can cause vision loss. There are two types of this …

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  • Living with Geographic Atrophy: Coping Strategies and Treatment
    June 17, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Living with Geographic Atrophy: Coping Strategies and Treatment

    Originally published by Retina Group of Florida If you're 60 years or older, you may be familiar with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a prevalent …

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  • Retinal Surgeon Insights: 3 Retinal Conditions that Require Surgery
    June 4, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Retinal Surgeon Insights: 3 Retinal Conditions that Require Surgery

    Originally published by Palmetto Retina Center While most retinal conditions are often treatable with medications or minimally invasive procedures, more …

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  • Epiretinal Membranes vs. Macular Holes: Understanding the Difference
    May 28, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Epiretinal Membranes vs. Macular Holes: Understanding the Difference

    Originally published by The Retina Eye Center Epiretinal membranes (a.k.a macular puckers) and macular holes are eye conditions that both impact the macula, a …

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  • Behind the Lens: The Vital Role of Retinal Ophthalmic Photographers
    May 20, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Behind the Lens: The Vital Role of Retinal Ophthalmic Photographers

    Originally Published by Retina Associates, LLC. Retinal ophthalmic photographers play a crucial role on an eye-care team. They work alongside retina …

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  • Spotlight on Low Vision Aids: Tools to Improve Independence with AMD
    May 6, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Spotlight on Low Vision Aids: Tools to Improve Independence with AMD

    Originally published by Retinal Consultants Medical Group If you’re over the age of 50, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – the nation’s primary cause of …

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  • An Overview of Retinal Vascular Occlusions
    April 29, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    An Overview of Retinal Vascular Occlusions

    Originally published by Retina Consultants of Texas Retinal vein occlusions (RVOs) and retinal artery occlusions (RAOs) occur when blood vessels in the retina …

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  • The Link Between Nutrition and Retina Health: What You Need to Know
    April 15, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Originally published by Retina Group of Florida For our eyes, a healthy diet offering ample amounts of essential nutrients may help maintain and improve …

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  • The Importance of Regular Retinal Exams
    April 2, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    The Importance of Regular Retinal Exams

    Originally published by Palmetto Retina Center Comprehensive, dilated exams are particularly vital for your retina, as they enable your ophthalmologist to …

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  • Early Warning Signs of Diabetic Eye Disease: Don't Ignore These Symptoms
    March 28, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    Early Warning Signs of Diabetic Eye Disease: Don't Ignore These Symptoms

    Originally published by Retinal Consultants Medical Group Diabetes ranks as the primary cause of new blindness among adults 18–64. With 529 million global …

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  • AMD 101: What Are Drusen?
    March 18, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts

    AMD 101: What Are Drusen?

    Originally published by The Retina Eye Center Did you know that "drusen," a German term for "rock" or "geode" due to their appearance, are tiny deposits in the …

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