Dr. Phillip Ferrone and Dr. Jessica Lee Discuss Treating Pediatric Retinal Diseases on our Podcast

Introduction

Dr. Phillip Ferrone and Dr. Jessica Lee are partners at Vitreoretinal Consultants of New York, specializing in pediatric and adult retinal diseases. Dr. Ferrone serves as the Director of Clinical Research at VRC and is the immediate past President of the American Society of Retinal Specialists, and has been on its Board of Directors for over 14 years, as well as the President of the Foundation of the American Society of Retinal Specialists. Dr. Lee is a board-certified ophthalmologist and specializes in pediatric retinal conditions, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, myopia, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma and complex retinal detachments.

Overview

In this episode of Retina in Focus, Dr. Ferrone and Dr. Lee discuss their experiences in treating pediatric retinal diseases and some adult retinal diseases. They highlight the challenges and joys of treating children with eye conditions, emphasizing the high stakes involved in restoring vision to a newborn baby.

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