14 Dec Retinal Tears and Vitreous Hemorrhage
A tear in the retina may cause a vitreous hemorrhage. A retinal tear can be treated with laser, but when too much blood obscures the retina, what to do?...
A tear in the retina may cause a vitreous hemorrhage. A retinal tear can be treated with laser, but when too much blood obscures the retina, what to do?...
I produced my first patient education video! It is video of me performing a vitrectomy to remove an epiretinal membrane. Enjoy!...
Eye drops are a great way to treat your eyes. Eye drops and direct of injection of medicine into your eye are the best ways to treat your eyes. Other methods, such as pill and IV drugs don't work so well....
Following almost any eye surgery, your doctor will prescribe a series of eye drops. These usually include an antibiotic and others to keep the eye comfortable....
Injecting gas into the eye can fix a retinal detachment. This "in-office" procedure can be a convenient and successful method of operating....
Small study shows long-lasting effects of intravitreal steroids for the treatment of diabetic macular edeam, a common complication of diabetic retinopathy. ...
Vision requirements in most states require good vision in only one eye! Patients with diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration usually do not lose their driver's license due to vision requirements....
Small study reports that diabetic macular edema is better treated with intraocular injections of anti-VEGF medications. These small studies aren't large enough to change practice habits, but do have some merit....
Vision insurance and medical insurance gets confusing. Both deal with the eyes. If you have a medical eye disease, you probably need a thorough dilated eye exam. This should be covered by your "health" insurance....
New section on Diabetic Retinopathy is now complete! This section should complement the other sections and make the site a more useful resource....