Elective Surgery May Be Cancelled
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] As the pandemic spreads, elective surgery and routine office visits are being cancelled or postponed. How will this affect...
View ArticleWhat are Retinal Eye Emergencies?
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] As suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, eye doctors should see only patient...
View ArticleVirginia to Resume Elective Surgery
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] Elective surgery may resume in Virginia. I practice in northern Virginia and have only operated on emergencies for the last...
View ArticleCentral Serous Retinopathy
Central serous retinopathy, aka CSR, is a recurrent idiopathic swelling of the retina. The disease usually affects males more often than females ages 25-45. As the patient ages, the time in between...
View ArticleMeaningful Memorial Day
Today, the United States celebrates Memorial Day, a day where we remember our veterans and their families who have lost their lives fighting to protect their fellow Americans. At the same time, we...
View ArticleIf you have a retinal tear
If you have a retinal tear, how will your retina specialist treat the tear? There are 3 options: laser, cryotherapy or operate. Untreated retinal tears can cause a retinal detachment. Retinal...
View ArticleRetinal Detachment | Surgery
A retinal detachment is potentially blinding and will require surgical repair. Despite “success,” visual outcomes will vary depending upon the length of time the retina has been detached and the area...
View ArticleA Biodegradable Implant for Glaucoma
Novel Durysta improves compliance for treatment of glaucoma. Sustained release technology solves an old treatment issue—patients who don’t take their medicine or don’t take it properly. Durysta was...
View ArticleDo Carrots Improve Your Vision?
Carrots do contain beta carotene which our bodies convert to vitamin A and vitamin A is essential for low-light vision, but if you aren’t suffering from a vitamin A deficiency then eating carrots won’t...
View ArticleSigns of Diabetic Eye Disease
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, which raises awareness about and supports people who are affected by diabetes and its symptoms. It’s important to know the signs of diabetes and...
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