This is a guest post contributed by Alaina Kronenberg, a cataract specialists in Dearborn, MI.
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Category: Retina
How I Became a Retina Specialist
Here’s how I became a retina specialist. It involved medical school, internship and residency. I hope this is entertaining.
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Blurry Vision Following Vitrectomy
Here’s a short list of reasons why your vision may be blurry after vitrectomy surgery other than the particular reason for operating.
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Retinal Detachment | Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
Here’s an updated review of retinal detachments: signs and symptoms of retinal detachment, when to call your doctor and the timing of surgery, if needed.
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What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Here’s an update on diabetic retinopathy. I’ve married the text to my latest video so you can watch, listen and read!
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What is Macular Degeneration
Know anyone with macular degeneration? Here’s a short update about the disease, symptoms and treatment.
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Changing Locations
I’m no longer at Capital Eye Consultants as of 1/1/16. I am still seeing patients at Dressler Ophthalmology (Fairfax, VA) and at the office of Dr. Anh Nguyen (Falls Church, VA).
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Avastin is Safe | Study Shows No Link to Infection
Recent study published in Jama Ophthalmology finds Avastin is as safe as other anti-VEGF injections for treatment of wet ARMD. Cause of endophthalmitis linked to compounding pharmacies and not Avastin.
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Safety of Intraocular Injections | Infection
Intravitreal injections (IVT) are commonly used to treat various retinal diseases. This reviews the safety aspects with respect to complications from infection.
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Intravitreal Injections | Intraocular Drug Delivery Sytems
Intravitreal injections have become the mainstay for the treatment of a variety of retinal diseases including macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.
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Causes of Epiretinal Membrane (ERM)
Ever wonder what causes and epiretinal membrane? What surgery is needed for removal of the ERM and when?
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Anesthesia for Eye Surgery | Your Retina Surgery
Most of my operations are done while the patient is awake, yet comfortable. Keeping you comfortable and safe is our main goal.
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Iluvien Treats Diabetic Macular Edema for 3 Years
There’s a new LONG TERM treatment for patients with diabetic macular edema. Iluvien is now available in the United States. It releases steroid and can improve your macular edema for years!
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Vitreous Hemorrhage | A Dilemma
Here’s a real case I faced just last week. A patient with loss of vision from bleeding in the vitreous. I never know if I should operate…or not.
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Scleral Buckle and Vitrectomy to Fix Retinal Detachments
There are several ways to repair retinal detachments including vitrectomy and scleral buckle. When do I combine the procedures? Here are the advantages and disadvantages.
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What is the Vitreous?
What is the vitreous? It’s the gel like material that fills your eye. It causes many of the retinal diseases that require surgery…including those bothersome floaters.
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Using Intraocular Gas in Retina Surgery
Intraocular gas is often used to fix some retinal problems, but keeping your head face-down is near impossible. Air may be a great solution.
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Best Retina Specialist Part II | Patient Advocacy
This is Part II of last weeks article on Finding the Best Retina Specialist. I’ve told you why I think it’s hard, if not impossible, but have given you a few suggestions.
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How to Find the Best Retina Specialist | Patient Advocacy
I’m not sure I could find the “best” retina specialist. “Best” means different things to different people – also, there really aren’t anyways to test for best…
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Ozurdex Improves Vision in Diabetic Patient | Treatment for DME
Patient with legal blindness from diabetic macular edema can now read months after treatment with Ozurdex.
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