Healthy Eating for Healthy Vision
Published: May 27, 2020 8:41pm 1595 Views
As the old adage goes: “you are what you eat”. In this segment from Island Retina we want to bring to your attention eye healthy foods that may prevent you from undergoing further vision loss, and may help to prolong your vision as you reach your elder years. The go...
Is retinal toxicity a concern with use of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for the treatment of COVID-19?
Published: April 16, 2020 3:19pm 1674 Views
Should patients who need treatment with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for the treatment of COVID-19 worry about retinal toxicity? This is a question I have been asked given that there is quite a bit of news coverage about the possible therapeutic benefit of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for CO...
Intraocular Injections: A Patient's Guide
Published: March 11, 2020 1:35pm 1840 Views
Intraocular injections are a common treatment for retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion and diabetic retinopathy. Patients with these conditions risk permanent loss of central vision. Treatment as early and thoroughly as possible is important to save vision and pr...
Study Participation: An Interview With Dr. Weber
Published: March 4, 2020 9:45am 1511 Views
Dr. Pamela Weber, Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor in the field of ophthalmology, leads Island Retina in its quest to provide the best retinal and vitreous care through advanced diagnostic and state-of-the-art treatments for their patients. Standing out above other retinal centers, Is...
The Amazing Retina: 12 Interesting Facts You Need to Know
Published: February 4, 2020 11:54am 2576 Views
As retinal specialists we’ve dedicated our lives to caring for one of the most magnificent parts of the human body. But don’t just take our word for it—check out these 12 interesting facts and see for yourself just how amazing the retina really is. The retina is a part of...
Epiretinal Membrane (ERM) Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Published: February 4, 2020 11:49am 2831 Views
Vision is one of our most valuable assets, and understanding the conditions that can rob us of this sense can go a long way toward prevention. One such sight-stealing condition is an epiretinal membrane (ERM). It has been estimated that about 30 million people in the United States have an epi...
Are You at Risk for Macular Degeneration?
Published: January 3, 2020 1:04pm 734 Views
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects nearly 10 million Americans and is the leading cause of adult blindness for older Americans. Although its development and progression can be devastating, it can be successfully treated if caught early. Understand your risks for Macular Degenerati...
Detect Diabetic Eye Disease Easily and Painlessly at Island Retina
Published: December 18, 2019 4:14pm 570 Views
Diabetes, affecting 1 in 10 Americans, increases the risks for visual impairment from serious eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy. Regular eye exams are critical in identifying eye disease and saving eyesight, yet 60% of Americans with diabetes skip vision-saving exams. Island Retina, LKC...
Are Eye Floaters Normal? Here’s What You Need to Know
Published: December 18, 2019 4:09pm 1398 Views
Are you seeing black or gray spots and specks in your vision? These are most commonly known as eye floaters. Varying in shape and size, you may see a single floater or many. They seem to drift about and dart away when attempting to see them directly. Floaters may be more prevalent in one eye tha...
Island Retina Recognized as a Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence
Published: November 12, 2019 6:48pm 594 Views
The Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) has recognized Island Retina as a Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence. Striving to help patients locate outstanding treatment facilities in their area, the MDA recognizes outstanding practices dedicated to exceptional care, innovative treatment...
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Published: November 10, 2019 1:26pm 608 Views
Diabetic Retinopathy: A Pound of Prevention Is Worth an Ounce of Cure Diabetic eye disease—specifically diabetic retinopathy— is a worldwide epidemic, and one that hits close to home at Island Retina. With diabetes on the rise, we’re seeing more and more microvascular compli...
A New Treatment for Wet AMD
Published: November 8, 2019 3:48pm 728 Views
A new Novartis drug, Beovu (brolucizumab), has just been approved by the FDA for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Most common in people 50 and older, it is estimated that 11 million people suffer from age-related macular degeneration. Wet AMD diagnoses make up 10%-15...
Dr. Pamela Weber - Castle Connolly's Top Doctor Award
Published: July 31, 2019 4:14pm 862 Views
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Pamela Weber was selected as a Castle Connolly's Top Doctor in the field of ophthalmology! For over 20 years, Castle Connolly is committed to recognizing excellence in the field of medicine. The Castle Connolly Top Doctor aw...
Don't Delay Treating Cataracts
Published: July 8, 2019 6:24pm 974 Views
Cataracts is a condition that many people associate with old age, but for many, the symptoms begin decades earlier. More than 90% of the population will develop cataracts by the time they are 65. People with diabetes, other eye diseases or those who heavily rely on steroid medications ca...
Diabetic Retinopathy
Published: May 28, 2019 8:06pm 953 Views
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the United States and estimated 5.4% of American’s over 40 suffer from the condition. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when too much sugar in a person’s blood stream can lead to the blockage of the blood vessels that fuel t...
Women's Eye Health & Safety Month
Published: April 19, 2019 9:50pm 916 Views
To say that women live busy lives is an understatement. The demands of caring for children, investing in their marriage, combined with work and home demands leave little time for anything else. While women may be good at taking care of others, they often neglect their own health and...
Beware of the Blue Light
Published: March 12, 2019 2:09pm 989 Views
From the moment you open your eyes, you rely on your vision 24/7, but how much time do you spend thinking about caring for your eyes? Between staring at screens for work and for fun, sometimes at multiple screens at once, our eyes are working harder than ever. The average American spends se...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Published: February 8, 2019 2:10pm 798 Views
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans and is the leading cause of blindness in those over 65. This disease affects the center of the retina, known as the macula which is the paper-thin tissue lining the back of the eye. Th...
Set your Sights on a Healthy NY
Published: January 19, 2019 3:53pm 831 Views
January is the time when everyone is focusing on “new year, new you”. The good news is that many of the classic health resolutions and goals can also directly benefit the health of your eyes. We want to help you envision a healthier you. Here are some habits for you to incorp...
Island Retina News Flash
Published: December 16, 2018 8:57pm 946 Views
Enrollment is now open for a new treatment for diabetic macular edema(DME)! This is important as diabetes affects 30,000,000 Americans and DME affects at least 750,000. The new drug, may be superior to existing treatments,and may require much less frequent administration.The study...
Vitrectomy 101
Published: November 1, 2018 3:01pm 1056 Views
There are a variety of different ailments and issues that can impact your sight. Sometimes, to be able to correct a problem, surgery is required. Vitrectomy is a surgery that can correct a vision problem. What Does Vitrectomy Correct? The ability for us to see is enabled by light passing t...
When To Be Concerned With Eye Floaters
Published: October 1, 2018 1:57pm 6554 Views
Eye floaters are gray or black specks, cobwebs, or strings that drift around your eye. When you try to look at them directly, they seem to dart away. Floaters are often caused by age-related changes in the eye. Overview There’s a jelly-like substance in our eyes called the vitreous t...
How To Recognize Myopia In Children
Published: September 2, 2018 1:50pm 754 Views
Many parents that need glasses to treat near-sightedness worry that their children will also suffer from the same ailment. Myopia is a refractive error that is common with many people who seek out optometrist assistance, and although it can be hereditary, that doesn’t necessarily mean that...
Summer Activities May Lead to Eye Injury
Published: June 28, 2018 4:42pm 2263 Views
Injury around the eye The effects of ocular (eye) trauma depend on the mechanism of injury, and outcomes can range from recovery to irreversible blindness and loss of the eye. Ocular trauma usually occurs when an object or substance makes con- tact with the eye. When ocular trauma occurs,...
We are now enrolling in a phase 3 study looking at a new treatment for retinal vein occlusion
Published: June 14, 2018 4:48pm 992 Views
Retinal vein occlusion(RVO) is a blockage in the retinal veins that drain blood away from the eye. It is a common cause of vision loss affecting 16 million people world wide. It is often caused by atherosclerosis leading to the formation of a blood clot. Treatments are available with steroids, ant...
Dr. Weber is lecturing
Published: June 13, 2018 4:51pm 1065 Views
At Island Retina we enjoy teaching the community of doctors, health care providers and patients. On 6/14/18, Dr. Weber and Mr. Soque will lecture in Collinsville, IL on “Lucentis and Diagnostic Tools for Retinal Diseases” to retinal practices in that area. Last week, the sa...
Maintaining a Face Down Head Position after Retinal Detachment Surgery
Published: March 8, 2018 4:57pm 1097 Views
Sometimes we need help from the family to maintain a head position. How cute is this!!!
Image of the Week for May 1, 2017, ASRS – Retinal Image Bank
Published: May 2, 2017 4:52pm 1568 Views
The American Society of Retina Specialists [http://imagebank.asrs.org/home] has selected as it’s Image of the Week, a photograph captured by Mr. James Soque, CRA, OCT-C, COA, Chief of Photography and Imaging Specialist/Island Retina. The link to this photograph can be found here: http://i...
Stem Cell Treatments
Published: February 1, 2017 4:55pm 851 Views
JAMA PATIENT PAGE | ExperimentalTreatments Stem Cell Treatments Every organ in the body is made up of cells that originated as stem cells, which are then differentiated (changed) into different forms. Stem cells have special ability to become more than one type of cell in the body and also to...
Lucentis is approved for use in neovascularization associated with myopia
Published: January 6, 2017 5:02pm 1017 Views
FDA Approves Genentech’s Lucentis® (Ranibizumab Injection) for Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization First anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy approved to treat patients with myopic choroidal neovascularization (mCNV) in the U.S., a condition that can lead to blindne...