Epiretinal membranes, ERM or macular pucker are a non-blinding cause of decreased vision. The earlier the membrane is removed, the better the visual results.
Author: RetinaEyeDoctor
CentraSight Telescope for Macular Degeneration More Available
The CentraSight Telescope for macular degeneration was approved by the FDA last year. It is now more widely available!
Patient Blinded by Wet ARMD Reads with iPad
Though legally blind from ARMD, my patient prefers the Apple iPad over the Kindle for various reasons.
What is a Fluorescein Angiogram?
A fluorescein angiogram is an invaluable test for a retina specialist. It can help diagnose almost every retinal disease including ARMD and diabetic retinopathy.
Dear Dr. Wong….
My website reaches people all over the world. I have international and many more national patients as a result of the power of social media. How did this happen?
Ooops! Forgot to Add the Video
Video is now embedded to yesterday’s video! Sorry!
Vitrectomy for Floaters (FOV)
Floaters can be bothersome changes in your vision. Floater only vitrectomy, shown here, is the basic operation a retina specialist uses to treat patients with floaters.
Fake Avastin Hits United States…Again
Fake Avastin has now hit the US market twice in recent months. Are you getting bogus Avastin for your wet ARMD?
Iluvien Gains Ground
Iluvien receives further European approval for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. It has yet to be approved in the U.S. Iluvien is an injected sustained release system.
Social Media RoundTable and Article on Doctors’ Transparency
We just got back from Chicago where we discussed what we’ve learned on social media and medicine. I also had an article published at KevinMD.com
This Doctor’s View on Social Media and Medicine
We’re off to Chicago this weekend to participate on a roundtable to discuss what I’ve learned from this blog and social media.
Does Cataract Surgery Cause Macular Degeneration?
Sometimes macular degeneration is diagnosed just after successful cataract surgery. These disappointed patients often wonder if AMD is caused by the cataract surgery?
Taking a Break
Most of the kids are on Spring Break. Amy and I took a few days off and are not making lots of plans, but, instead, are taking day trips if we can. The two college kids had their respective breaks 2 -3 weeks ago and each have come and gone back to sc…
Regular Examination for Retinal Detachments
Routine examination for retinal detachments are usually not worthwhile…even if you had a previous detachment, but if you have symptoms….
Eye Examination for ARMD: Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration can only be diagnosed when there are symptoms and findings of the disease. Routine examination in normal situations may not be necessary.
When to Get Eye Examinations for Diabetic Retinopathy
All patients with diabetes should get checked for diabetic retinopathy at least annually. This recommendation is supported by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Optometric Association. Diabetic Retinopathy Occurs in Everyone It is…
What if I Have Drusen?
Drusen can be normal and do not mean the development of macular degeneration. There are other criteria that are required to make this diagnosis…not just drusen.
Iluvien Marches Forward in Europe
Iluvien, a sustained drug delivery system for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, gets closer to medical use in Europe. This novel treatment for DME remains viable.
New Drug Induces Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)
A potential new drug, ocriplasmin (microplasmin) may soon be available to chemically induce a PVD thus avoiding surgery for many retinal conditions.
Vitreous Cause Most Retinal Disease
The vitreous is the culprit in just about every surgical retinal disease. A PVD is sometimes dangerous, but may prevent many retinal diseases.