Randall V. Wong, M.D., Retinal Specialist
Are You Part of the Conversation? Man’s best friend? Absolutely, for me, my best friend’s name is Keno. She has been by my side through my divorce, raising three children on my own, my remarriage, the integration of my blended family and has rightfully earned a place in my heart and in our family. Lost Dog So when she ventured off into the unknown the other … [Read more...]
Macular degeneration, also known as ARMD, is a retinal disease that typically affects both eyes. It is not a disease that has typical inheritance patterns, yet there is a racial bias for developing the disease. Also, certain habits, such as smoking, seem to increase the risk. Are you at risk for developing the disease? Northern European Ancestry Typically, … [Read more...]
Prevent Blindness America has declared February as "Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month." Making the diagnosis of macular degeneration is usually very straightforward and is based upon your age, your vision and the appearance of your retina. The "Age-Related" in Macular Degeneration Age related macular degeneration, or ARMD, certainly increases in … [Read more...]
I am a retina specialist (ophthalmologist) practicing in Fairfax, Virginia, just about 20 minutes from Washington D.C. I started this blog about 3 years ago and use it for educational purposes to … [Read More...]
