Welcome!

by Randall V. Wong, M.D. on November 20, 2009

Randall V. Wong, M.D., Retina Specialist, Fairfax, Virginia

Randall V. Wong, M.D. is a Retina Specialist in Fairfax, Va.

This web site is for patients AND their doctors.

What is the RETINA?

The retina is the light sensitive tissue that lines the inside of the eye.  It captures light and transmits this information to our brain to give us vision.

The 3 leading causes of blindness:

Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachments

As of August 2010, I have published over 250 articles to help you learn about eye disease.  I hope you find this useful.  I encourage emails and comments!

Many thanks – Randy

Iluvien Gets Closer to FDA for Diabetic Retinopathy

by Randall V. Wong, M.D. on September 1, 2010

Iluvien is a type of drug delivery system that may be FDA approved for treating diabetic retinopathy. Instead of laser treatment, the eye will be injected. [...] Continue Reading…

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Randall V. Wong, M.D.

Ophthalmologist, Retina Specialist
Fairfax, Virginia

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How to Diagnose Macular Degeneration

August 30, 2010

Macular degeneration affects those over 55, those of northern European ancestry, both eyes and causes decreased vision. Diagnostic tests can be performed.

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How To Diagnose Diabetic Retinopathy

August 23, 2010

The retina is the only part of the eye affected by diabetes. Only your eye doctor can diagnose the disease. There may be no symptoms at all.

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Anesthesia For Eye Surgery

August 18, 2010

Most eye surgery is performed while you are awake, yet comfortable. Occasionally a sedative is needed, but general anesthesia is often not needed.

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Blog Improves My Medical Practice

August 16, 2010

Having a blog says a lot about me. It says I am a doctor that invites communication with my patients. I even encourage email!

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Implantable Telescope Treats Macular Degeneration

August 10, 2010

Implantable telescope receives FDA approval for treating patients with severe vision loss from macular degneration.

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Diabetes? 4 Things You Need to Know

August 6, 2010

Did you know that almost every diabetic patient will develop the disease regardless of sugar control? Did you know that vision loss can be prevented?

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The Timing of Retinal Detachment Surgery

August 2, 2010

Not all retinal detachments are emergency situations. While operating is almost always necessary, operating as any emergency is not always a good idea.

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Wong Gets Oriented

July 28, 2010

The Internet has become integral to every part of my college student’s life. It will become the primary resource for health information, too.

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Benefits of Omega 3 to Our Vision

July 22, 2010

Essential fatty acids found in our diet may aid in treating macular degeneration. Leslie Degner, R.N., describes them and studies about them.

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