Retina In Focus
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Retina In Focus, a VRC Podcast, features conversations with leading retina specialists to help you stay ahead of your eye health. Tune in for monthly episodes full of insights you won't want to miss. For more information, visit VRCNY.com
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Jan 18, 2023
Retinal Tears and Detachment
Today's episode of Retina in Focus is hosted by Vincent Deramo, MD and David Rhee, MD.
Dr. Deramo is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Retina Society, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has been the primary author of many articles that have appeared in the ophthalmic literature and has co-authored an ophthalmic textbook.
Dr. Rhee has been a co-investigator in several national studies on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular disease, as well as having been voted Teacher of the Year for multiple years by the Northwell Health/Hofstra University School of Medicine Ophthalmology residency
In this podcast, the hosts discuss a range of topics around retinal tears and detachments, including the risk factors, early symptoms to watch out for, treatment, and outlook.
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Dec 5, 2022
Dry Macular Degeneration and Geographical Atrophy
Today's episode of Retina in Focus is hosted by Jonathan Jonisch, MD and David Poon, MD.
Dr. Jonisch lectures at national and international meetings and has published numerous papers in peer reviewed medical journals as well as contributing to book chapters on macular degeneration.
Dr. Poon is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has been awarded research grants from both the Johns Hopkins Hospital- Wilmer Eye Institute and the National Institute of Health.
In this podcast, the hosts discuss a range of topics around dry macular degeneration and geographical atrophy including the risk factors, the role of vitamins and diet, and the advances in medical research to ultimately find a cure.
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Nov 14, 2022
Diabetic Retinopathy
Today's episode of Retina in Focus is hosted by Juan M. Romero, MD and Jessica G. Lee, MD.
Dr. Romero received his Physician and Surgeon degree at the Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogotá, Colombia in 1995, where he graduated in the top 5-percent of his class. He then served one year helping prevent blindness as a doctor in community service in the Ocular Health Department at the Santander Ophthalmological Foundation in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Dr. Lee is a board-certified ophthalmologist and specializes in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases. Her areas of expertise include pediatric retinal conditions, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, myopia, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, complex retinal detachments, secondary intraocular lenses, macular holes, and macular pucker.
In this podcast, the hosts discuss Diabetic Retinopathy, including symptoms, the various treatments and what the patient may expect from surgery, and ways to adjust your lifestyle to reduce the chances of suffering the more severe forms of the disease.
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Oct 6, 2022
Macular Degeneration
In today's episode of Retina in Focus, David M. Fastenberg, MD and Brett J. Rosenblatt, MD discuss macular degeneration.
Dr. David Fastenberg is the senior partner and President of Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY. Over his 35-year career he has treated thousands of patients in this practice. Dr. Fastenberg is involved in numerous clinical trials at Long Island and Queens VRC of NY as the Principal and Co-Investigator for diseases such as Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vascular Occlusions.
Dr. Rosenblatt joined Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY in 2004. Dr. Rosenblatt has published numerous peer reviewed articles and authored several book chapters. Along with his partners at Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY, he continues to dedicate time to the type of clinical research that will likely dramatically improve the care of his patients suffering from vision threatening retinal diseases.
In this podcast, Dr. Fastenberg and Dr. Rosenblatt discuss a range of topics around macular degeneration, including causes and symptoms of the condition, the difference between wet and dry macular degeneration and previous treatment options vs the latest cutting-edge techniques.
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