17 Feb Fluorescein Angiography
A fluorescein angiogram is a common diagnostic test of the retina and is commonly used by a retina specialsit for these conditions. ...
Retina
02 Nov Retinal Vascular Occlusions | RVO
There are 4 types of vascular occlusions of the retina. Some are treatable whereas others are not so treatable. Here's what you need to know...
23 Oct Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion | BRVO
Branch retinal vein occlusion is a more common type of retinal vascular occlusion. Treatment options are usually very successful in regaining vision. ...
05 Aug How to Watch the Eclipse Safely | Avoid Blindness
Staring directly at the sun during an the Great American Eclipse of 2017 can cause blindness. Here's how to safely view this once in a lifetime event and protect your eyes....
18 Oct What is a Choroidal Nevus
You've been diagnosed with a "freckle." A choroidal nevus is benign and common,but malignant transformation can occur....
31 Oct Ocriplasmin Approved for VMT and Macular Holes
[caption id="attachment_1191" align="alignleft" width="267"] Posterior Vitreous Detachment "Separates" from the Retinal Surface[/caption] Ocriplasmin, or Jetrea, has been FDA approved. The drug is approved only for a retinal condition called vitreomacular traction (VMT) or vitreomacular adhesion (VMA). The VMT may or may not be associated with a...
12 Jul Vitrectomy Eye Surgery for Macular Pucker
I produced my first patient education video! It is video of me performing a vitrectomy to remove an epiretinal membrane. Enjoy!...
21 Dec 3 Causes of Flashes of Light
The cause of flashes of light are often due to a posterior vitreous detachment, but there other possibilities, too....
11 May Eye Drops to Help You Heal
Following almost any eye surgery, your doctor will prescribe a series of eye drops. These usually include an antibiotic and others to keep the eye comfortable....
26 Apr Retina Surgery is "Same Day" Surgery
Retina surgery, either scleral buckle or vitrectomy, is performed while you are wide awake! It is usually painless and on an outpatient basis....