This article on diabetes and cataract surgery is written by Dr. Gary Foster, a cataract and laser vision specialist from Colorado and Wyoming. Enjoy!
Author: RetinaEyeDoctor
What is Anisometropia?
Anisometropia can be a result of induced (created) myopia from a scleral buckle and/or cataract. If this is the case, it is usually correctable.
New Website for FOV and Webinar!
I have started another website dedicated to the treatment of floaters. Two webinars are also scheduled for January 2014. Sign up…they’re free
Annual AAO Meeting and Young Ophthalmologists
I just got back from teaching Young Ophthalmologists and other doctors about the need to communicate effectively, market and exhibit transparency through…a web page.
Giant Retinal Tears
Giant retinal tears usually lead to blindness. I use a combined operation with Perfluoron where this tends not to happen…and there’s a video!
Preventing Giant Retinal Tears
Here’s a video and post about preventing the formation of a Giant Retinal Tear….in a patients other eye!
A Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion: aka BRVO
A branch retinal vein occlusion reduces vision by causing macular edema. Treating the macular edema may improve vision.
What is a Choroidal Nevus
You’ve been diagnosed with a “freckle.” A choroidal nevus is benign and common,but malignant transformation can occur.
When to Remove Macular Pucker
Most patients wait too long before considering removal of a macular pucker (epiretinal membrane). The decision should be made as soon as visual changes are noticed.
What is the Vitreous?
The vitreous causes most surgical diseases of the retina. If everyone had a vitrectomy (to remove the vitreous), many people retinal patients couldn’t lose vision!
Happy Birthday to Me….
Here are few random thoughts on turning 53 and the events of the past year. Hope you are well.
Sophie is 93 and Reads!
I’ve written about another of my more elderly patients who remains independent and can read despite wet ARMD! She’s 93!
Diabetic Patients and Cataracts
Everyone gets cataracts, even patients with diabetes. Your results will depend upon the degree of macular edema, not your glasses or intraocular implants.
Board Certification and Recertification
I am a board certified ophthalmologist. I am preparing to test for recertification to maintain this credential…but it’s not really fair.
What is Frill Following FOV?
Frill may develop after successful FOV, but happens only occasionally. Regardless of the cause, we need to understand exactly what it is before we can treat it.
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage; “Complication” of Vitrectomy?
Bleeding on the outside of the eye is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. Sometimes related to disease, it’s common following retina surgery.
Alcon Constellation System Provides the Safest Vitrectomy
25 gauge vitrectomy has made retinal surgery much safer. The Constellation Vision System 25 gauge vitrectomy is simply the best and the safest.
Jetrea (Ocriplasmin) for VMA (vitreomacular adhesion)
I have recently started treating patients with Jetrea, an FDA approved enzyme, for the treatment of vitreomacular adhesion, or VMA.
Surgeons vs. Non-Surgeons
There are basically two types of doctors; surgeons and non-surgeons. The basic difference is that surgeons can’t change their minds.
Negative Online Reviews
I got a negative review online from a frustrated patient. Here’s why I think it can be a good thing.