Retina Diseases

05 Nov Branch Artery Occlusion (BRAO)

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There are four types of RVO - Branch retinal artery occlusions may be sign of impending stroke or heart attack. Here's why....

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30 Oct Central Retinal Artery Occlusions

Posted at 05:16h in Eye Diseases, Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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A CRAO is another type of retinal vascular occlusion and may be a sign of systemic disease, unlike other types of vascular occlusions. Here's why...

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22 Oct Retinal Vascular Occlusions (RVO)

Posted at 17:03h in Eye Diseases, Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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RVO are a class of vascular disorders commonly affecting the retina. There are two major types and prognosis varies. ...

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15 Oct Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO)

Posted at 16:13h in Eye Health, Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is a type of retinal vascular occlusion (RVO) and has the fewest complications and the best visual prognosis. Here's how to treat them. ...

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08 Oct Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)

Posted at 12:34h in Eye Diseases, Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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CRVO is a painless type of vision loss from loss of blood flow to the retina. Learn how this sudden painless loss of vision can occur. ...

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10 Nov Diabetic Macular Edema | Diagnosis and Treatment

Posted at 17:18h in Eye Health, Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Diabetic macular edema is the most common "complication" of diabetic retinopathy. Read about the sight saving ways to treat this retinal swelling. ...

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06 Nov Every November is National Diabetes (Awareness) Month

Posted at 18:22h in Eye Exams, Eye Health, Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Every November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. We join the effort in educating you and our community about diabetes and how it may cause vision loss. ...

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21 Oct Gene Therapy Cures Blindness

Posted at 16:50h in Eye Health, Retina Diseases, Treatments by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Two types of inherited blindness due to defective retinal genes may be curable with gene therapy. Read about this exciting recent development. ...

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02 Oct Anti-VEGF Treatment for Wet Macular Degeneration

Posted at 15:48h in Eye Health, Retina Diseases, Treatments by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Treating wet macular degeneration involves use of anti-VEGF eye injections. They don't hurt and can save your vision, but not everyone needs them....

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24 Apr Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

Posted at 20:07h in Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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A PVD, or posterior vitreous detachment, occurs eventually to everyone. Flashes and floaters are the most common symptoms, but the real danger is a possible retinal tear. Read why...

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