I am asked this question all the time. A friend encouraged me to readdress the subject. How do patients with diabetes avoid diabetic retinopathy? First, let me offer some caution; there is a lot of bad information about diabetic retinopathy out there! Let's consider some points; 1. The incidence of diabetes mellitus continues to rise in the United States. … [Read more...]
Diabetic Retinopathy: Why Is It Necessary to Dilate Your Eyes?
July 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
Every diabetic needs to get their eyes dilated once a year to look for diabetic retinopathy. Getting your eyes examined for glasses doesn't count. Why? The goal of examining the retina is to detect diabetic retinopathy. Pupillary dilation is the only proper way of examining the retina. With the pupil properly dilated, your eye doctor can examine the entire retina … [Read more...]
Retinal Tears and Retinal Detachments
April 28, 2009 By 3 Comments
I just operated on a patient for a retinal detachment in his left eye. He had a previous retinal detachment repaired about 3 years ago. Three years ago, I repaired the retinal detachment by performing a vitrectomy in combination with a scleral buckle. When informed about the need for surgery in the left eye, due to the new retinal detachment, he asked if I had to … [Read more...]
