Macular degeneration is a common and treatable condition that causes loss in the central vision. It’s important to know the type of macular degeneration you’re experiencing, to customize your treatment accordingly.

“Dry” macular degeneration (technically known as “nonexudative” macular degeneration) can be treated through monitoring and a specific regimen of dietary supplements. While the supplements can’t cure or reverse the condition, they can play a key role in slowing down the rate of progression. If this is the case for you, we can teach you to self-monitor your vision and typically will evaluate your vision twice a year.

“Wet” macular degeneration (technically known as “exudative” macular degeneration) requires ongoing treatment and active intervention. Typically, management of this condition requires eye injections every 1-4 months, tailored to the particular condition of your eye.

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision changes or vision loss in people who have diabetes. It affects the blood vessels in the retina, and may be present with or without symptoms.

Early stage diabetic retinopathy (technically known as “nonproliferative” diabetic retinopathy), when you have no symptoms of the condition, may be treated with careful management of your diabetes and monitoring for vision changes. In some cases, such as if your vision is affected by diabetic macular edema, injections might be recommended to stabilize the conditions.

Advanced diabetic retinopathy (technically known as “proliferative” diabetic retinopathy), when you have or are experiencing vision changes, requires active treatment. It’s typically treated with regular eye injections or laser therapy. After evaluating your condition, we’ll guide you with the treatment method that we specifically recommend for you.

Vascular occlusions are similar to a stroke in the retina. Vascular occlusions can occur due to risk factors including high blood pressure, diabetes, hypercoagulability (increased blood clotting), or other inflammatory conditions.

Depending on the cause and severity of your vascular occlusions, your treatment may include laser treatment, injections, or surgery. Thorough testing will help us determine the best treatment plan for you.

Posterior vitreous detachment is a natural change in the eye as you age. This condition, usually first noticeable due to persistent flashes and floaters, should be monitored to ensure that a retinal tear is not involved.

Tears in the retina can happen for various reasons and occur with different degrees of severity. Sometimes retinal tears can occur after posterior vitreous detachment, or due to other eye trauma or risk factors.

Retinal tears should be assessed urgently to prevent retinal detachment, and are typically treated with laser retinopexy treatment or cryopexy.

Retinal detachment, which occurs when your retina is pulled away from its normal position, requires urgent treatment. This condition is rare but treatable (ideally within a few days of diagnosis) and typically requires surgery.

Pneumatic retinopexy, a surgical treatment that injects gas into your eye, is a procedure that is often recommended for some retinal detachments and can be safely and successfully performed in-office. This treatment is coupled with laser treatment, cryopexy (a freezing treatment), or additional surgery.

Specific positioning in your recovery is required for repair of a retinal detachment. Depending on the nature of your surgery, you may be required to remain face-down for one week or in an elevated head position. We’ll discuss your recovery requirements with you in detail to help you prepare and put your mind at ease.

Macular pucker can occur when a membrane develops on the macula (the center of the retina) as you age, resulting in distorted vision. Macular pucker can be treated with surgery through an outpatient procedure known as a vitrectomy, when your ophthalmologist removes the scar tissue affecting your vision.

Macular hole can occur as the macular tissue on your eye stretches as you age, leading to loss of central vision with a central blindspot. Macular hole can be treated through a surgical procedure that alleviates the pulling on the macula to allow the hole to close.

Specific positioning in your recovery is required to repair macular hole: typically you will need to maintain a face-down position for one week. We’ll discuss your recovery requirements with you in detail to help you prepare and put your mind at ease.