aWhen you have trouble with your vision, you may need an appointment with our retina doctor in Arlington Heights. Our doctor is specially trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the retina. The retina is a thin layer of tissue at the back of your eye. It is neural tissue that extends from the optic nerve and brain. It receives the light focused by your lens. It converts the light into neural signals that your brain is able to interpret. An injury or detachment of your retina could lead to serious and permanent vision problems. For example, damage to the retina could reduce your color vision or your range of vision.
Some people have a family history of disorders of the retina. If one of your parents or siblings has had retinal detachment, you may need to see our retina specialist for regular checkups. Our physician checks your overall eye health with a special focus on the retinal tissue.
If you have had a severe head injury, we recommend that you come in for an evaluation with our retina doctor. Severe head injuries could result in injury or damage to the retinal tissue or the blood supply to the retina. Playing sports such as football increases your risk of a retinal injury. A severe car accident, a fall to the ground onto your head or getting struck in the head by a hard or heavy object could also cause retinal injury and damage.
We offer a range of treatments for retinal diseases and injuries, including medications and eye drops, lifestyle and nutrition changes and laser surgery of the retina. When you are in search of a retina doctor in Arlington Heights, contact us at Arlington Eye Physicians LLC. You may also learn more about our retina specialist online at Domain.
