MILESTONES RETINA EYE CARE
Thank you for selecting our office for your retina and eye care needs. We are delighted to offer our services to you. Please be advised that we operate on an appointment-only basis to ensure that we can provide you with the highest level of service. We try to keep our wait times short and will make every effort to accommodate eye care needs. We appreciate your patronage.
Welcome to our clinic, where we strive to offer exceptional ophthalmology and retina care services to help you maintain optimal vision and eye health. We utilize cutting-edge technology to diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions. We invite you to schedule an appointment with us today to experience the highest level of eye care services available.
Candy K Chan, MD, PhD
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At Milestones Retina Eye Care, we are interested in providing individualized quality eye care. Services available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
What is the retina?
The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye. This tissue is made up of millions of
neurons (and blood vessels) that relay signals to your brain to tell us what we see. When light hits your
retina, a chain reaction of cell signals are activated. These signals are conducted through the optic nerve to our brain that then helps us interpret these signals as color and images.
What is the vitreous?
The vitreous is a gel that fills the inside of the eye and helps the eye maintain its shape as well as provide nutrients and hydration for the eye. When we are younger, the vitreous gel is tightly adherent to the retinal surface. As we age, the vitreous gel becomes more fluid-like (vitreous syneresis). At some point in our lives (as we age), the vitreous gel may separate from the most posterior part of the retina (posterior vitreous detachment).