Vitrectomy eye surgery can remove floaters. So-called "floater only vitrectomy," or "FOV" is a comparatively simple procedure compared to other operations a retinal surgeon can perform. Floaters Can Reduce Vision While these are common, most people are able to tolerate them over time. There are, however, patients that have floaters so large and dense that the vision … [Read more...]
Implantable Telescope is Available!
September 13, 2011 By 6 Comments
CentraSight, the implantable telescope for macular degeneration, is now available! CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has approved the telescope for those patients with macular degeneration meeting the eligibility criteria for the surgical procedure. Medicare/Medicaid will cover the cost of the implant and the surgery in certain patients as October 1, … [Read more...]
Avastin Does Not Cause Infection
September 8, 2011 By 9 Comments
One of the most feared complications of eye injections is blindness. This infection is called endophthalmitis. Last week the FDA issued an alert the 12 cases of endophthalmitis were caused by the injections. The cause of the infections is NOT Avastin. There is nothing wrong with the drug itself. Avastin Must Be RePackaged Upon further investigation, a common … [Read more...]
