12 Jul Vitrectomy Eye Surgery for Macular Pucker
I produced my first patient education video! It is video of me performing a vitrectomy to remove an epiretinal membrane. Enjoy!...
I produced my first patient education video! It is video of me performing a vitrectomy to remove an epiretinal membrane. Enjoy!...
True double vision after retinal detachment surgery can happen, but is uncommon. Usually large changes in prescription are the culprit....
Loss of vision may occur after successful retinal detachment surgery. Causes include a change in refraction (strength of glasses), cataract, retinal disease or recurrent detachment....
Implantable telescope receives FDA approval for treating patients with severe vision loss from macular degneration....
Almost every cataract implant gets cloudy with time. The symptoms of blurry vision return, but the vision can be restored using a laser procedure....
An eye patch is used after most eye surgery. It gives us some comfort, but really has no healing powers. ...
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....
Floaters are commonly caused by a posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD. While most floaters are simply annoying, those that decrease vision can be removed....
Retina surgery, either scleral buckle or vitrectomy, is performed while you are wide awake! It is usually painless and on an outpatient basis....
Optometry students frequently rotate through our office. One of our visiting students had the chance to watch me in the operating room. I asked her to write about the experience...