Author: Vitreoretinal Consultants
- Jul 28th, 2022
Eye Injury Prevention: 4 Ways to Be Proactive at Home and Work
While in the safety of your home, it’s easy to forget about protecting your eyes, but it’s important to keep in mind. This means ensuring your tools and other equipment are not old or damaged, and wearing protective glasses when exposed to small objects or excessive dust.
- Jun 30th, 2022
Pediatric Retina Conditions Overview
Although rare, infants, children, and adolescents are susceptible to retina conditions typically occurring due to genetic predispositions, infection, injury, or prematurity.
- May 31st, 2022
What Happens to the Retina as We Age?
Many simply assume that worsening vision quality and aging go hand-in-hand and that there’s not much that can be done. However, this is not exactly accurate as there is more to the story of how aging can impact our eyes.
- Apr 28th, 2022
5 Reasons to Take Diabetic Retina Health Seriously
Diabetic eye disease takes many forms, and it’s important to know what to look out for in order to stay ahead of your visual health.
- Mar 30th, 2022
How Does Vascular Health Play a Role in How Well We Can See?
When thinking about your health, it is important to remember that your body is a network. A problem in one part of the body is most likely not an isolated issue, but rather systemic.
- Feb 25th, 2022
February Is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month
Although many patients experience less severe forms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the condition can sometimes lead to permanent vision loss, especially if not caught early on.
- Jan 28th, 2022
Is it Pink Eye or Uveitis?
If your eyes are red, itchy, and tearing excessively, you might just assume that you have pink eye, which is very common and highly transmittable. However, these symptoms can actually indicate something else, something you might not have heard of until just now: uveitis.
- Dec 30th, 2021
The Underlying Health Conditions That Increase Your Risk for Vision Loss
Your eyes are not only the window to the soul--they can also be a window into your health. Most people will experience some form of vision loss or impairment in their life, particularly as they age.
- Nov 16th, 2021
Diabetic Eye Disease and the Importance of Early Intervention
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, which is a perfect opportunity for patients to think about their overall health, learn more about how diabetes affects vision, and/or schedule a diabetic eye screening.
- Oct 22nd, 2021
VRCNY is a Sponsor of the CAMS 2021 Scientific Conference
VRCNY is a proud sponsor of the CAMS 2021 Scientific Conference! It is an honor to serve the Chinese-American community and partner with like-minded physicians to provide quality healthcare. We hope to continue this great relationship and support CAMS and its cause!