There are many lasers and many ways to use lasers in eye surgery. I am asked all the time if I perform "laser surgery," but I know what they are asking. While I do perform laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy, and (not so much anymore) macular degeneration, they are really asking if I perform laser vision correction eye surgery. No, I don't. There are at least 5 different areas of … [Read more...]
Avastin Treats Cancer, Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration
January 15, 2010 By 3 Comments
What do they have in common? Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) happens to be the common denominator between cancer, diabetic retinopathy and "wet" macular degeneration. Surprising that the latest treatments for the the eye are the same chemotherapy treatments for a variety of cancers? Does it seem to you that Avastin is used to treat diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy and … [Read more...]
Laser Treatment Still The Best
November 13, 2009 By 1 Comment
Laser treatment for diabetic macular edema is still the preferred treatment for most patients with diabetic retinopathy. Despite all the recent news about intraocular injections of anti-VEGF and steroid medications, the laser remains the mainstay. The most common manifestation of diabetic retinopathy is the development of macular edema (also known as diabetic macular edema (DME) or clinically … [Read more...]
