Here’s why your elective surgery may be canceled.
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Retina Specialists Warnings of Beovu
The ASRS issues warning to it’s members about Beovu – an anti-VEGF medication recently approved for the treatment of wet macular degeneration.
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Coronavirus | 2019-nCoV & Eye Disease
Here’s an update on the latest facts about the new coronavirus, it’s name, the disease and possible eye involvement.
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Fluorescein Angiography
A fluorescein angiogram is a common diagnostic test of the retina and is commonly used by a retina specialsit for these conditions.
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What is OCT? | Optical Coherence Tomography
An OCT, optical coherence tomography, allows the retina specialist to non-invasively detect changes in the retina commonly caused by diabetes or macular degeneration.
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Beovu for Wet Macular Degeneration
Here’s the latest FDA treatment for wet macular degeneration. Here’s why it’s unique!
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Who Needs Eye Vitamins | AREDS and AREDS2
Do you need eye vitamins? Here’s why most people do NOT need them!
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The Dangers of Blue Light
Here’s what you need to now about the dangers of blue light.
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What is Blue Light?
We are exposed to blue light from everywhere including natural light and the light emanating from all of our…devices. Is it really bad for us?
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Total Retinal Detachment Repaired with 25 gauge Vitrectomy
This video was recently uploaded to my YouTube channel. I walk you through the various steps to repairing a retinal detachment with vitrectomy.
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When You need a Glaucoma Specialist
Do you need to see a glaucoma specialist? Here’s when I think you need to see a specialist. Share this with your friends and family in recognition of Glaucoma Awareness Month.
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Glaucoma Awareness Month
Do you have glaucoma? Does a relative or friend? January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – here’s what you can do to raise awareness and save the sight of someone you know.
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Retina Scan May Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease
An eye scan may soon become an integral tool to the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and those who have yet to demonstrate symptoms. Here’s how it works…
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Central Retinal Artery Occlusions | CRAO
CRAO is a type of retinal vascular occlusion where the central retinal artery becomes plugged by an “embolus” usually made of cholesterol. Here’s why patients with CRAO need further evaluation.
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Retinal Vascular Occlusions | RVO
There are 4 types of vascular occlusions of the retina. Some are treatable whereas others are not so treatable. Here’s what you need to know….
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Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion | BRVO
Branch retinal vein occlusion is a more common type of retinal vascular occlusion. Treatment options are usually very successful in regaining vision.
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Lasers Used in Ophthalmology
Laser eye surgery can mean much more than laser vision correction. How many different uses of a laser can you name?
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July is Dry Eye Awareness Month
July has been Dry Eye Awareness month. This is the first of several articles to raise awareness of dry eye.
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History of Cataract Surgery
Ever hear of couching, the first cataract surgery? Here’s a short summary of the history of cataract surgery, including how the intraocular lens was invented.
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Cataract Awareness Month
Cataracts develop in just about everyone. Learn the most common symptoms of cataracts, cataract surgery and causes of cataract.
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