When Your Vision Changes: What Your Retina Is Telling You

Our eyes can tell us a great deal about our overall health, but would we recognize the warning signs if something started to go wrong?

On this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, Kim Wardlow welcomes Dr. Emily Cole, an ophthalmologist, vitreoretinal surgeon, and assistant professor at CU Anschutz, for an informative conversation about retinal health. Together, they explore common conditions such as retinal detachments, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and inherited retinal diseases, along with the symptoms that should prompt a visit to an eye specialist.

Dr. Cole explains what patients can expect during retinal examinations, how treatments such as laser procedures, injections, and surgery work, and why communication between patients and their healthcare providers is so important. She also shares considerations for children, the role of family medical history, and how factors such as travel and altitude can influence recovery following retinal surgery.

Whether you're managing a retinal condition, supporting someone experiencing vision loss, or simply wanting to better understand your eye health, this episode offers practical information to help you recognize changes, ask better questions, and make informed decisions about your care.

Credits

Host: Kim Wardlow

Guest: Dr. Emily Cole, Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, CU Anschutz

Producer: Jonathan Price

Podcast: Navigating Life with Vision Loss

Network: Aftersight

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