There is a recent study that concludes that smokers 80 and older increase their risk of developing macular degeneration. There was a correlation between increased risk of developing macular degeneration and alcohol consumption as well. Both smoking and alcohol were related to an increased risk of developing macular degeneration above the normal rate associated with advancing age. The … [Read more...]
“Cross My Heart, Hope to Die, Stick a Needle in My…”
December 18, 2009 By 21 Comments
I give intravitreal eye injections everyday! It is one of the most rewarding things I do! And they come back for more! My patients love it because anti-VEGF injections usually work really well, especially if the wet form of macular degeneration is caught early. Suspicion Confirmed When I examine a patient and suspect that a patient has wet macular degeneration, I'll usually confirm the … [Read more...]
No Laser for Macular Degeneration…..We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!
December 9, 2009 By 2 Comments
I have been in practice for about 17 years. The present treatments for the treatment of macular degeneration are a godsend compared to the standards we used in the 1990's. At that time, laser treatment for wet macular degeneration was our only weapon.............and it was horrible. State of the art treatment in the early 90's involved using a laser to treat the abnormal vessels, or … [Read more...]
