A vitreous hemorrhage may be caused by a retinal tear. Sometimes there is so much blood in the eye that direct examination is impossible and we can only guess at the most likely cause. It is the most difficult situation for me to handle as a doctor. Patients lose significant vision as the blood in the middle of the eye physically blocks all light from hitting the retina. While this is … [Read more...]
Vitrectomy Eye Surgery for Macular Pucker
July 12, 2011 By 25 Comments
This is my first patient education video. I uploaded this last evening to YouTube. It is one of the best I've seen for a super niche like eye surgery. Vitrectomy Surgery As I state in the video, vitrectomy surgery is performed by retina specialists. I completed extra training to specialize and to perform retinal surgery. A vitrectomy is the core operation for many of the surgical … [Read more...]
Your Eye Treatments
July 13, 2010 By 5 Comments
Eye drops are the most common form of medication for your eyes. There are also ointments (aka salves), pills and injectable medicines. The eye is unique in the many ways. It can be treated directly with medicines. Eye drops and ointments are the most common. Medications given by mouth or intravenous usually don't get into the eye well, due to the blood brain barrier. Direct injection … [Read more...]
Eye Drops to Help You Heal
May 11, 2010 By 2 Comments
After eye surgery, there are several eye drops to help you recuperate, and heal, quickly. These eye drops usually include an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and sometimes, an eye drop to keep you dilated for comfort. There are many types of eye surgery; cataract, glaucoma, corneal, retina, etc. In general, the post-operative medications/drops that we use are about the same. … [Read more...]
Gas Injection for Retinal Detachments
April 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Injecting gas into the eye, called pneumatic retinopexy, is the fourth way to fix retinal detachments. Other methods include Scleral Buckle Vitrectomy Eye Surgery Combination of Scleral Buckle and Vitrectomy Gas Injection This procedure is performed in the office. Similar to other intraocular injections, except gas is introduced into the eye instead of anti-VEGF medications or … [Read more...]
Steroids Likely to Help Diabetes
December 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ok, maybe a bit dramatic, but another article was recently published stating that intravitreal injections were used with success to treat diabetic macular edema. These effects lasted at least 5 years, the duration of the study. This was a small study where two groups were compared. One group received intravitreal injections of triamcinalone (a steroid) for the treatment of diabetic … [Read more...]
You Only Need Good Vision in One Eye to Keep Driving!
December 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In most states, you only need one eye to maintain a driver's license. Most states require one eye to have at least 20/40. In addition, a certain degree of peripheral vision, or continuous field of vision, is required to qualify for an unrestricted license. A restricted license may still be obtained with slightly lower requirements. Please check your own state laws. Can I Drive? … [Read more...]
Eye Injections Challenge Eye Laser for Diabetic Retinopathy
December 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There is a small study just published in the journal "Ophthalmology" stating that intraocular injections of Lucentis® were superior to laser photocoagulation for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. As you read this, don't forget that the "gold-standard" for treatment of diabetic macular edema is still laser photocoagulation. These "studies" are very small and not of the caliber needed to … [Read more...]
Medical Insurance Pays for Your Eyes. Vision Insurance Pays for Glasses. The Difference?
November 30, 2009 By 6 Comments
When it comes to eyes and vision, there is often confusion as to what services are covered. Most companies provide medical insurance; the traditional health insurance guarding against catastrophic medical bills, doctor's bills, etc. Many more companies will provide a prescription plan and vision insurance. Vision vs. Medical Insurance - Vision insurance typically will "pay for" glasses … [Read more...]
New Review Section: Diabetic Retinopathy, Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options
November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I just completed the new section on diabetic retinopathy. As with the other sections, it is a comprehensive review of diabetic retinopathy. The link is located on the left panel under "SECTIONS" or click here. My next goal will be to complete the various sections (I haven't decided if I even need extra topics) and then continue posting as usual. I still need a better way to organize the … [Read more...]
