23 Feb New Drug Induces Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)
A potential new drug, ocriplasmin (microplasmin) may soon be available to chemically induce a PVD thus avoiding surgery for many retinal conditions....
A potential new drug, ocriplasmin (microplasmin) may soon be available to chemically induce a PVD thus avoiding surgery for many retinal conditions....
The vitreous is the culprit in just about every surgical retinal disease. A PVD is sometimes dangerous, but may prevent many retinal diseases....
The recent report of two patients' vision improving from stem cells is very exciting. Just as exciting is the technology used to do so...
UCLA researchers announce improvement in 2 patients receiving stem cell transplants for retinal eye diseases; macular degeneration and Stargardt's Disease....
Ever want to view retinal detachment surgery? My latest video shows both a scleral buckle and vitrectomy for a retinal detachment. Careful, it's graphic!...
Dear Friends, This is my favorite week of the year. I love that my older two are back from school, we have no hockey scheduled, I take a few days off, etc. It's a nice break from the routine. I wish you all a very Happy New Year! Stay...
Silicone oil is often used to repair recurrent and complicated retinal detachments. Intraocular gas is often used primarily, but silicone oil is often very useful....
A tear in the retina may cause a vitreous hemorrhage. A retinal tear can be treated with laser, but when too much blood obscures the retina, what to do?...
The FDA approved Eylea as a new treatment for wet macular degeneration. Recent reports indicate the drug is similar to Lucentis after the initial year of treatment. Why is this bad news?...
I wish all of you (almost 10,00o uniques!) a very happy Thanksgiving! For our international readers, I'm including you, too :) Please enjoy your time with friends and family. Randy...