New State-of-the-Art Retina Research Center
Published August 14, 2023 499 Views
We are excited to announce the opening of a new Retina Research Center in Westbury, New York. As the largest participants in Retina Research in the Tri-State area, the center will provide patients with Retina and Macular problems access to the latest advancements and treatments. With a dedicated tea...
New York’s Premier Retina Practice Welcomes Top Retina Specialist
Published June 15, 2023 861 Views
Island Retina’s Pamela Ann Weber, MD has joined Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY (VRC) has just announced that Dr. Pamela Ann Weber of Island Retina, an award-winning retina specialist and surgeon, has joined their retina practice....
Work Environment and Eye Strain
Published June 15, 2023 374 Views
Companies are now requiring people to leave their work-from-home environments and return to their offices. Many people have found that they had a healthy setup with good lighting, the ability to get some fresh air, and a choice of workspace. In the office, we can’t control the light, our...
31 May is World No Tobacco Day
Published May 30, 2023 462 Views
31 May is known worldwide as World No Tobacco Day. It was created in 1987 by the World Health Organization to draw global attention to the health issue connected to the tobacco epidemic. As part of this annual observance, the public is made aware of the dangers of tobacco use. In addition to smok...
Low Vision Features Built Into Your Phone
Published February 27, 2023 1279 Views
Smartphones are technological miracles that have revolutionized our lives. For many, it organizes their lives, plays their favorite videos, is their camera, and is their main source of music. Did you know that low-vision users can take advantage of a host of features built-in? Check out what is o...
February is AMD Awareness Month
Published February 1, 2023 550 Views
FEBRUARY IS AMD AWARENESS MONTH Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a growing issue, not only in the USA but around the world. If you are of European descent you have a higher risk of being affected by AMD. Today, AMD is the number one cause of severe vision loss and leg...
Highlights from the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022
Published October 12, 2022 504 Views
This year was the Academy’s 126nd birthday. Our annual meeting was recently held in Chicago. I am proud to say that our Academy does an excellent job keeping us up-to-date with vision science and technology. There is also a tremendous amount of information on managing a ...
Woman’s Vision and High Blood Pressure
Published September 15, 2022 600 Views
Blood pressure is an extremely important factor to consider when monitoring your health. Not only does it pose a risk to organs like the heart and liver, but it can also affect your eyes. Many individuals are at increased risk for high blood pressure. Lifestyle choices can put individuals at high ri...
High Blood Pressure and Eye Health
Published August 29, 2022 808 Views
There is no doubt that high blood pressure is a major concern for many reasons. High blood pressure can lead to strokes, heart disease, and many other illnesses. Additionally, high blood pressure can damage your eyes. High Blood Pressure and Eye Health: The heart pumps blood forcefully when an...
Ultraviolet Light Used in Nail Salons or Salon nail dryers and eye safety
Published April 4, 2022 1594 Views
Dr. Pamela Weber, For those of you who frequent nail salons, beware of the ultraviolet nail dryers!!! They are usually placed under the counter, and you are asked to slip your hands in to dry gel nail polish. However, you may have noticed that ultraviolet light pours out lighting the floor and su...
Closing the Gender Gap in Medicine
Published March 10, 2022 1288 Views
This month is Women’s History Month. As I think back on my medical career, I feel it is important to give a shout-out to the women who encouraged and inspired me. When I attended Columbia Medical School (known as P&S) in 1980, women students made up only about 1/3 of the class. Now medical...
Diabetes and Your Eyes
Published November 22, 2021 2019 Views
Do you have diabetes? Have you heard of “Diabetic Retinopathy”? Diabetic Eye Disease takes on many forms including the most serious problem:diabetic retinopathy.Individuals with diabetes need to get dilated eye exams at a minimum of once per year. It is also important to maintain tigh...
Is retinal toxicity a concern with use of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for the treatment of COVID-19?
Published April 16, 2020 6431 Views