Retinal diseases vary widely. Some are common and easily remedied, while others are rare, more difficult to diagnose and require more complex or, sometimes, urgent treatment. Mayo Clinic ophthalmologists are skilled in differentiating these diseases, and then designing a treatment plan that slows or stops the disease and preserves as much vision as possible.
Specialists at Mayo treat between 5,500 and 6,000 patients for retinal disease each year. Eye exams, tests (including laboratory tests), interpretation and treatment plan decisions typically occur on the same day.
Practicing these exercises regularly for a few months can go a long way in facilitating the normal functioning of our eyes.
Therapeutic yoga techniques include exercises such as * Palming * Blinking * Changing focus of eyes from side to side simultaneously * Changing focus of eyes forward and sideways simultaneously * Rotational viewing * Viewing upwards and down simultaneously * Preliminary nose tip gazing * Near and distant viewing
Note: Before starting these exercises, it is always recommended to splash your eyes with cold water a few times. Remember to keep the head and spine straight throughout the exercises.
