Retina, retina-related topics

Retina FAQs | Glossary of Ophthalmologic Terms | Description of a Retina | Diabetic Retinopathy | Epiretinal Membranes | Flashers & Floaters | Macular Degeneration | Macular Holes | Retinal Detachment | Retinopathy Of Prematurity | Clinical Trials
    Glossary:
  • AMD: Age related macular degeneration. See the Macular Degeneration FAQ ("What are the types of macular degeneration?")
  • Edema: Swelling
  • Fovea: The center of the macula

The retina, in the back of your eye has cells that are sensitive to light. They connect directly to your brain.

Retina:
• Rods sense brightness
• Cones sense color

Surface of retina viewed with electron microscope.

Board Certified Ophthalmologists, Scott M. Friedman, M.D. and Oren Z. Plous, M.D.
Specializing in diseases and surgery of the retina, macula, and vitreous
Central Florida Retina Institute, 877-245-2020
2202 Lakeland Hills Boulevard., Lakeland Florida 33805
400 Avenue K S.E, Bldg. A, Winter Haven Florida 33880
7068 Ft. King Road, Zephyrhills, Florida 33541