Note that our clinics are limiting exam areas to patients only unless the patient requires physical or language assistance. We recommend all other guests, family members, etc. wait in their vehicles. Our clinics follow CDC requirements for sanitizing our offices to prevent the spread of infection. We continue to use CDC recommended products. Technology is constantly changing and our team is determined to make sure that our patients have the very best treatment options. We specialize in the management of diseases involving vision, specifically the retina and vitreous.
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Injection Options
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What is Avastin? Avastin is a drug that can be injected into the eye for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. Avastin was originally developed to treat various types of cancer, and works by blocking the growth of abnormal blood cells. While Lucentis, a similar drug, is often administered in the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration, many believe that Avastin is similarly effective and a much less expensive treatment option.How does Avastin Work? Avastin works by blocking the production of a chemical called "vascular endothelial growth factor" (VEGF).
Laser Treatment Options
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The word laser stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation." A laser is a concentrated beam of light, created when an electric current passes through a special material. Photodisruptive lasers (YAG and excimer): The light cuts or sculpts the tissue, similar to a knife. Retinal tears or holes: The retina is the inner layer of the eye that senses light and helps you to see. If the retina tears, it can separate from the back wall of the eye. This is called a detached retina, and it can cause you to lose sight.
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Diabetic retinopathy is a common eye disease in diabetic patients that have poorly controlled blood sugars. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue in the back of the eye. Sometimes these blood vessels leak fluid, or in other cases new abnormal blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina.
Macular Degeneration
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Macular degeneration is caused by deterioration of retina. There are two forms of Macular Degeneration, dry macular degenerations and wet macular degeneration. In dry macular degeneration areas of the macular deteriorates. With wet macular degeneration leaky blood vessels grow under the retina in the macula.
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