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Success of Retinal Detachment Surgery
Reattaching the retina is the primary goal of any retinal detachment surgery, but “success” is not defined by improvement in vision.
Vitreous Floaters: Evaluation and Treatment
Floaters from whatever cause can be annoying and decrease vision. Floaters may be a sign of significant eye disease, but regardless, treatment is possible.
This is a Test for Facebook
Attempting to link posts with FB Page. Randall Wong, M.D.
New Eye Cancer Treatment Approved
A rare childhood eye cancer, retinoblastoma, is now the latest disease to be treated by intraocular injection.
Happy Holidays
Thank you for your help in the success of RED. I wish you all the best and thank you for your support and following.
Emergency, Elective and Cosmetic Surgery
The difference between emergency surgery and elective surgery is only the immediacy of the surgery. Loss of function can occur in both types and both are covered by insurance.
Ocriplasmin Approved for VMT and Macular Holes
Ocriplasmin, or Jetrea, has been FDA approved. The drug is approved only for a retinal condition called vitreomacular traction (VMT) or vitreomacular adhesion (VMA). The VMT may or may not be associated with a macular hole. What is VMT? VM…
Your First “Post-Operative” Eye Exam After Retinal Surgery
Your eye exam following your retinal surgery can be very brief. Believe it or not, very, very few things need to be checked!
Loss of Vision in an Old Friend
AB has been a patient of mine for almost 20 years. He’s had diabetes most of his life, but recently has been losing vision…but I think he’s okay.
Treatment for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
The gold standard for treating PDR is laser photocoalugation (PRP). Avastin can chemically stop PDR, too…but is it longlasting?
What is the Macula?: Macular Diseases
The macula is the central portion of the retina. Disease affecting the macula may be classified by the layer they affect! All reduce vision.
Why Vision is Poor with Silicone Oil
Silicone oil is commonly used to fix a retinal detachment but often the vision following its use is poor. Here are some of the more common reasons why you don’t see.
My 52nd Birthday!
I’m 52 years old this past Wednesday (9/5). As with last year, I want to take my birthday celebration to write about what I’ve learned through this website. My Practice Now 3.5 years old and > 450 articles, RetinaEyeDoctor.com now has…
Lucentis Approved for Diabetic Retinopathy
Lucentis is now FDA approved for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy. While recently approved, this is not really a “new” treatment.
My Summer Vacation
Finally back from vacation. We went to Smith Mountain Lake. Kids learned how to ski, tube…and feed the carp!
Vitrectomy for Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy sometimes requires treatment with eye surgery called a vitrectomy. Surgery, however, can be avoided.
Eye Vitamins for Macular Degeneration
Most patients taking vitamins for macular degeneration actually don’t need them. These popular vitamins are only indicated for a specific subset of macular degeneration.
When a Retinal Detachment Becomes an Emergency
There are only 2 emergency situations faced by a retinal surgeon. Not all retinal detachments are emergencies…most are not.