Author Archives for Rob Schertzer

Cotton-Wool Spots

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Cotton-wool spots are tiny white areas on the retina, the layer of light-sensing cells lining the back of the eye.... View Article


Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

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Cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV retinitis) is a serious eye infection of the retina, the light-sensing nerve layer that lines the back... View Article


Lattice Degeneration

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Lattice degeneration is a condition that causes thinning and weakening of the peripheral retina, the light-sensitive layer of cells lining... View Article


Macular Dystrophy

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Macular dystrophy is a hereditary condition in which the macula degenerates. The macula is the part of your retina responsible for acute... View Article


Macular Hole

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The macula is the part of the retina responsible for acute central vision, the vision you use for reading, watching... View Article


Myopic Degeneration

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Myopic degeneration is a condition characterized by progressive stretching of the eye that damages the retina, the layer of light-sensitive... View Article