Protect Your Vision With Our “Sight Guard” Retinal Care Program

Retinal problems can affect the way you process visual information and threaten your eye sight. If these problems arise, you’ll need a skilled ophthalmologist by your side.
At Vistarr, you’ll find physicians with subspecialty training in retinal care from the world’s most prestigious eye institutes. Armed with the latest technology and protocols, these caring professionals diagnose and treat the full range of retinal disorders, including:

Macular Degeneration
This condition affects the center of the retina that allows you to see fine details. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss and can cause permanent loss of eye sight. Symptoms of AMD include:

• Blurry or fuzzy vision
• Straight lines appearing wavy
• Dark or empty areas in the center of your vision
• Objects and/or colors that appear differently through each eye

Nutritional guidance and vitamin therapies have been proven to improve the chance of retaining vision by 19% for those who have been diagnosed with macular degeneration. Vistarr offers a variety of treatment options, including outpatient laser surgery, vitrectomy and other new techniques, but early detection is critical for success of these therapies.

Floaters, Flashers and Retinal Tears or Detachments
Seemingly harmless “floaters,” tiny black specks in your line of vision, and “flashers,” sparkles or spots of light in your side vision, can indicate serious retinal detachments or tears. Having a few longstanding floaters is normal, but contact a retinal specialist if you experience:

• Flashers
• An increase in floaters
• A curtain or shaded area in your side vision

These symptoms can indicate serious eye disease and the need for immediate treatment. Left untreated, retinal tears and detachments can lead to permanent blindness. With recent advances in laser and surgical technologies, retinal tears and detachments can be treated successfully if they are diagnosed early.

Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vascular Disease
If you have diabetes you are at high risk for losing some or all of your vision … and this can occur without warning. Diabetes damages the seeing film of the eye called the retina. Over time, it also damages the blood vessels of the retina in the back of the eye, causing vision loss. Left untreated diabetic retinopathy can lead to total and irreversible blindness.
Although many patients experience no warning signs until severe damage has occurred, symptoms may include:

• Blurry vision that worsens
• Sudden onset of new floaters
• Eye pain

Regular Eye Exams Can Save Your Sight
Annual eye exams and early detection are the best defenses. Exciting sight-saving treatments, including laser surgery and vitrectomy, are available if the diseases are detected early.