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Learn about retina-related topics directly from our doctors. Updated regularly, the purpose of our entries is to simplify and explain common patient questions while giving insight into retinal updates, conditions, and treatments.
Encelto™ (revakinagene taroretcel-lwey) for Macular Telangiectasia Type 2
A new option for patients with MacTel What Is Macular Telangiectasia (MacTel) Type 2? Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 (MacTel) is a rare, progressive retinal condition that affects the macula—the central part of the retina responsible for detailed vision. It differs...
Advances in Wet AMD: Fewer Injections, Longer-Lasting Treatments, and What’s Next
If you or a loved one has wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), you’ve probably heard two things over and over: treat it early and keep up with your injections. That advice is still true—but the good news is that treatment is rapidly evolving. Newer...
Vitrectomy: The Most Common Method for Fixing Retinal Detachments
Background: There are three primary ways to repair retinal detachments- scleral buckle, vitrectomy, and pneumatic retinopexy. While the goal of surgery or procedure is the same, namely achieving an attached retina, each method has varying indications, nuances with...
Understanding Face-Down Positioning After Retinal Surgery
A Guide for Patients You have recently undergone, or about to undergo, a retinal procedure aimed at restoring your vision and eye health. During your visit, your physician may have mentioned face down positioning. For many of our patients, post-surgery face-down...