Annual exams at Brandon Eye Associates in Brandon, Plant City, and Sun City, FL, keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear. During the exam, our doctors evaluate every part of your eye, including pupils, lenses, sclerae, iris, corneas, optic nerves, and retinas. Many of our patients are curious about how each part of the eye works to give us vision. Of all the structures in the human eye, the retina intrigues patients in Brandon, Plant City, FL, and surrounding areas the most. Here are some of people's most common questions about their retinas.

Where are the Retinas Located in My Eyes?

The retinas of your eyes are located in the back of your eyeball, directly behind the lens and pupil of your eye. The retinas are layers in your eyes that help your brain recognize images.

What is the Function of the Retinas in Human Eyes?

You can think of your retinas as the translation part of your eye. Images enter your eye through the lens and pupil, traveling to the back of your eye. Your retinas capture these images through photoreceptors that translate the images into messages that are sent along the optical nerve to your brain. Your brain then translates these electrical messages into useful information you can process.

What are the Signs of Retinal Problems?

Visual disturbances are the most common signs of a damaged retina for people in Brandon, Plant City, FL, and surrounding areas. You may lose your vision completely or notice that you also can’t see. Blurriness, distortion, and poor peripheral vision may also indicate retinal damage. People with retinal damage may also see floaters in their eyes that appear as cobweb-like structures or specks.

How Serious is a Retinal Tear?

A retinal tear can be a serious threat to your vision. The retina may detach, resulting in partial or complete blindness. Call Brandon Eye Associates immediately to schedule an appointment if you suspect a retinal tear.

How Long Does It Take for the Retinas to Heal?

Treatment for a retinal tear is detachment, which is very effective. However, you may be at higher risk for a recurrence of the problem in the future. Our doctors may recommend having an eye exam more than once yearly to monitor your retinas.

We are always excited to explain the importance of the retina to people in Brandon, Plant City, and Sun City, FL, and surrounding areas. To learn more about aspects of visual health and arrange an eye examination, call Brandon Eye Associates to schedule an appointment today. You can reach us at (813) 684-2211, and we can set up a time with one of our eye doctors at our Brandon, FL, Plant City, FL, or Sun City, FL, location.