Diabetic Macular Edema is a leading cause of blindness. And treating it required multiple doctor visits and injections in the eye. Now a new implant, the size of a rice grain, is saving vision and time. One implant can treat patients for up to three years, helping stop and in some cases reverse damage. Good… Read More »
The solar eclipse will be a sight to see on Mon. August 21st, but if you don’t view it safely that may be the last thing you see. You need proper eye wear or a special viewing device to see this celestial show safely. Retinal Consultants of Arizona’s Dr. Neal Palejwala visits the AZFamily Channel… Read More »
Dr. Ashleigh Levision talks with AZTV’s Sandy Moss about the possible connection between Black Ink Tattoos and Uveitis. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, tattoos — especially black-ink ones — can cause an eye condition called uveitis. Dr. Levison also discusses Eyeball Tattooing and the dangers involved. There have been only a total of eight cases reported… Read More »
July, 18, 2017 – Dr. Tania Sobchuk, president of the London Bridge Rotary Club, working with other groups and individuals, raised $7,000 to purchase a vision screening machine to make it possible for Lake Havasu City school children to receive vision screenings. London Bridge Rotary Club donated $1,000; Lake Havasu City Lions Club donated $1,000; Lake… Read More »
Arizona doctors are treating a rare eye inflammation they say is caused by black-ink tattoos The thrill of getting a tattoo is enticing to many. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, tattoos — especially black-ink ones — can cause an eye condition called uveitis. There have been only a total of eight cases reported since the… Read More »
Phoenix – July 7th, 2017 – Retinal Consultants of Arizona (RCA) – one of the nation’s leading Retina & Vitreous clinical research and patient treatment facilities – is proud to announce that Dr. Pravin Dugel has been named a charter inductee to the Retina Hall of Fame for his significant achievements in the practice of… Read More »
Reviewed by Pravin U. Dugel, MD Despite the failure of 2 clinical trials involving a combination therapy of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) inhibitor and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy, a third phase III study continues. Two phase III clinical trials designed to investigate the superiority of combination therapy with PDGF inhibitor E10030 (Fovista, Ophthotech)… Read More »
PHOENIX – Richard Clarida has come a long way in a year and a half. Today he’s reading while waiting to see the doctor at Retinal Consultants of Arizona. Before surgery, seeing words on a page was impossible. “It’s things that most people don’t think about that’s important to you,” says Richard. He was diagnosed… Read More »
Inaugural Members Include Leading Ophthalmic Luminaries from the United States and Europe ZURICH, May 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — CDR-Life Inc., a biotechnology company focused on advancing therapeutic antibody fragments in the areas of ophthalmology and oncology, today announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) comprised of academic and industry experts in the field… Read More »
Straight From the Cutter’s Mouth Super-Pod Episode: Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting Organizers featuring Dr. Derek Kunimoto. Six of the organizers of this year’s Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting join the podcast to discuss the origins of the organization and what makes the meeting unique. Drs. Nina Berrocal, Derek Kunimoto, Ross Lakhanpal, Anton Orlin, Aleksandra Rachitskaya, and… Read More »
