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Can Stem Cells be Used to Treat Optic Nerve Damage?


  1. ari weitzner: stem cells cannot help you. sorry. you will simply be...

What are the Treatment Options for Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (AION)?


  1. ari weitzner: for typical aion, nothing can be done, and it would...

What Could be the Cause of Bad Headaches After Cataract Surgery?


  1. ari weitzner: perhaps the pressure is high in the eye?- that can...

Acuvail vs. Nevanac Prior to Cataract Surgery


  1. ari weitzner: they are nearly identical and equally effective. maybe your drug...

Should Lasers Be Used to Treat Eye Floaters?


  1. ari weitzner: my understanding is that the risk is very very low,...
  2. Irv Arons: Ari, I agree, but only by doctors who have the right...
  3. ari weitzner: hi irv- not so sure about that- it's not the...
  4. Steve Barry: I've had my first YAG laser treatment for extremely bothersome...
  5. Dr. Ari Weitzner: i cant imagine how the procedure can be done without...

How to Address Fuch’s Dystrophy After Cataract Surgery?


  1. ari weitzner: pain during or after surgery is not an indication of...

Is Stem Cell Therapy Available to Treat Retinopathy of Prematurity?


  1. ari weitzner: i am so sorry, but there is no stem cell...

What is Appropriate Post-Operative Care for Canaloplasty?


  1. ari weitzner: i advise calling the surgeon and getting the post op...
  2. Dr David: Hi. After surgery, a patch is usually placed over the...

Are IOL’s No Better Than Contact Lens in Treating Infantile Aphakia?


  1. Tahmina Sultan: If IOL shows no benefit why doctors are still using...
  2. ari weitzner: i don't understand your question- before any study is published,...

What Are Treatment Options for a Patient With Bilateral Vision Loss Due to Swelling Affecting Optic Nerve?


  1. ari: in paget's disease, bone growth can narrow and choke the...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: interesting case. as a resident, i saw a patient with...
  3. Josh: The Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia Hospital in New York...
  4. ari: the new york eye and ear infirmary has an even...

What Are Treatment Options for a Patient With Optic Nerve Damage?


  1. ari weitzner: thats a little hard to explain- its pretty technical. for...

What Are Available Treatments for Patient With Floater and Dry AMD?


  1. Randall Wong, M.D.: It sounds as though you have two separate eye problems;...

What Are Prospects for Success of Cataract Surgery for Patient Also Suffering From Macular Degeneration and Fuchs Dystrophy?


  1. ari weitzner: it can simply be hard to predict how much of...
  2. Trudy: I had cataract surgery 2 1/2 months ago. I have...

Can Treatments for Macular Degeneration Cause Glaucoma?


  1. ari weitzner: injection of steroid in the eye can cause glaucoma. but...

Would You Recommend a New Lens for an 85 YOM With AMD and Cataract?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: Overall, sounds like your dad would be a good candidate...

Can I Mix Avastin and Lucentis to Treat AMD?


  1. ari weitzner: no evidence that lucentis is better. in fact, it seems...
  2. Randall Wong, M.D.: While I agree that 45 years old is too young...
  3. Dr. Ari Weitzner: dr wong- what disease are you referring to? cnv secondary...

Can a Corneal Implant Correct AMD?


  1. Randall Wong, M.D.: I am not aware of any corneal device that could...
  2. Neil: If you still have a lens in your eye, you...

Should I Treat My Conjunctivochalasis With Thermal Cautery?


  1. ari: very safe. practically no side effects or danger. if that...

How Long Does it Take for Bepreve to Work?


  1. ari: i suppose you should see relief in 48 hours. if...

Can a Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Affect the Outcome of Cataract Surgery?


  1. ari: branch vein occlusion can cause edema or ischemia (poor blood...

Topical Timolol Helps Hemangioma


  1. Jeremy: Our daughter was one of the first babies in the...

Lacrisert vs. Liposic vs. Refresh Lacri-Lube vs. Refresh Liquigel


  1. ari weitzner: an optician is someone who makes glasses. an optometrist is...

Should a Patient With Fuch’s Dystrophy Lose Near Vision After Cataract Surgery?


  1. ari weitzner: your complaint has nothing to do with fuch's. you simply...
  2. Maxine: I suffer from presbyopia and I use varionet glasses (http://www.varionetglasses.com/)....
  3. V: I had cataract surgery two weeks ago in one eye...
  4. ari weitzner: if the surgery was uncomplicated, then the astigmatism did not...

Can Stem Cell Treatment Help a Patient With Retinal Detachment and Glaucoma?


  1. ari weitzner: it's remarkable how so many questions are posed here regarding...
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I will agree with Dr. Weitzner. There is no...
  3. Diane Schwartz: I will be making the decision this month to undergo...
  4. Diane: Additional information for your use on XCell Center which uses...
  5. Diane: Good link to other articles: (FYI -scroll down in the...
  6. Diane: Though this does not work with the optic nerve yet,...
  7. Diane: This was written in 2004: http://www.nature.com/eye/journal/v18/n11/full/6701577a.html Cambridge Ophthalmological Symposium Eye (2004) 18,...
  8. Dr. Ari Weitzner: i took a look at the xcell website. they charge...
  9. Diane: Thank you for your input but in my case pressure...
  10. Dr. Ari Weitzner: it is well known that pressure is only part of...
  11. Diane Schwartz: 1) Glaucoma Symptoms Halted with Eye Drops, Study at...

Can Stem Cell Treatment Help Repair Eye After Cryotherapy?


  1. ari weitzner: you mean you lost color vision? if due to damage...

What Can I Do About the Side Effects of an Iridotomy?


  1. ari: yeesh! side effects are so rare after iridotomy. i'm shocked...
  2. Tina: Hi, I recently had surgical iridectomy and an ICL implant...
  3. ari weitzner: corneal edema should resolve- usually not a problem in straightforward...

48 YOM With Central Vein Occlusion, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Sleep Apnea


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: One answer to your question is that Ozurdex may be...
  2. ari: hmm. those with sleep apnea often have trouble closing their...

Patient: 82 YOM With Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract, and Detached Retina


  1. Jim: I too have Fuchs and am 60 years old. I...
  2. ari: he needs to see a very experienced cataract surgeon. if...

Will Familial Drusen Turn Into AMD?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: It is my experience that Familial Drusen are not related...
  2. ari: i haven't read much lately about familial drusen, also called...

Congress Delays Medicare Pay Cut


  1. Luci: Sorry DR. Weitzer, I don't feel sorry for you. ...
  2. ari: 1. obamacare does nothing to rein in healthcare costs. only...
  3. Luci: Let me be clear you and I agree on one...
  4. Dr. Ari Weitzner: why in the world would i resent my patients for...

Should I Go With Restor or Crystalens as a Multifocal IOL After Cataract Surgery?


  1. Mick: There is some interesting discussion on the MedHelp website which...
  2. ari weitzner: restor is much better for close reading than crystalens. crytalens...
  3. ari weitzner: monovision happens to be a very good option, and there...
  4. Mick: There are advantages and disadvantages to both types. Monovision is...
  5. ari weitzner: mick- your reasoning is excellent. you touch on all the...
  6. Amy: monovision happens to be a very good option, and there...
  7. Mitch: I started this string asking for help. Thanks for the...
  8. Robert Bellizzi: Please note that none of the previous respondents mentioned Fuchs'...
  9. Tom Kogan: When I was 68 years old and an active private...
  10. ari weitzner: yeesh. when i have a patient who comes for a...
  11. Atif: Hi everyone, I am a 25 year old male (in...
  12. ari weitzner: you are right about everything except the monovision- i wouldn't...

Should I Undergo Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin For My Keratoconus?


  1. ari weitzner: its an easy procedure. for about 20 minutes, drop after...
  2. Marie: C3R is a 45 minute in office treatment which halts...
  3. ari weitzner: marie- i think since it's so new, that it should...
  4. Gary Nelson: Great info on Keratoconus here given by your posts !...

How Good Should My Near and Distance Vision be After a Toric IOL Implant?


  1. ari: toric lenses do zilch for near vision- only distance. ...

Can Stem Cell Transplants Be Used to Treat Cone Degeneration?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: experimental. no evidence that it works. consider volunteering for a...
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I would agree with Dr. Weitzer. The theory that...
  3. Mr. Uzair Shah: Dear Sir/Madam, I am the resident of Mardan, Pakistan and my...

Can I Use Eye Drops to Treat Cataract?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: eye drops for cataract is pure snake oil. stay away-...
  2. Deb Mills: The thing is that this is a website from doctors....
  3. ari: i am growing tired of this line of thought. it...
  4. ari: you know what would be nice?- why not put a...

NAION and Using Stem Cell Treatment to Restore the Optic Nerve


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: again- it's all experimental. consider allowing yourself to be a...
  2. Lawrence Schelero: In November 2008 while asleep I had a stroke in...
  3. ari: my answer remains the same- totally experimental. results so far-...
  4. Crystal: My husband has Glaucoma and he wants to volunteer for...
  5. ari: Regeneration of nerve tissue is at its infancy. Your husband's...

Can Saffron Be Used to Treat Macular Degeneration?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: i have read nothing reputable about saffron. there is no...

Can Saffron Reverse the Effects of Retinitis Pigmentosa?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: wow- this saffron is getting a lot of press. again- no...

Synchrony IOL Gives Almost 3D of Accomodation


  1. Elizabeth: Has Synchrony IOL been implanted by surgeons in Europe ?...
  2. ari weitzner: im pretty sure it has been- europe always goes first!...
  3. Justin: Where can you get the Synchrony IOL in Europe? ...

Beware Giant Choroidal Nevi


  1. Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD: This sounds like common sense to me. All large choroidal...
  2. Deegan Lew, OD: I didn't know that nevi diameter was a predictor of...
  3. Dr. Ari Weitzner: what was a surprise was that the conversion rate was...
  4. ari: dr. lew- you make a perfectly valid point. the article...

Modified Deep Lamellar Keratoplasty Good for Keratoconus


  1. Wayne: Thank you Eye Dr News ! been reading your site...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: thanks! my pleasure.

Should a Patient With AMD Have Cataract Surgery?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: in bad macular degeneration-sometimes- if the cataract is pretty dense,...
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I agree with Dr. Weitzer. If your expectations are low (i.e....

Who Knew? Bifocals Retard Myopia After All


  1. Robert Kautz,OD: Who knew ? Optometrists knew.I also know no one...
  2. beth ballinger: I would love to have the reference for this article....
  3. Dominick M. Maino, OD, MEd, FAAO, FCOVD-A: For the folks at EyeDoc News Ophthalmology Online....Who knew? Functional...
  4. ari: well, i appreciate the fact that the optometrists had a...
  5. Jim Mayer, OD, FCOVD: Thanks for your blog information, Dr. Weitzner!! As ophthalmology...
  6. ari weitzner: here's what i want from you guys- take 1,000 kids with...
  7. Jim Mayer, OD, FCOVD: You wrote: "i have no beef with optometry. my beef...
  8. ari weitzner: i think the fact these optom's chose to publish in...
  9. Leonard J. Press, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO: Kudos to Dr. Mayer for professionally addressing the disingenuous and...
  10. ari: allow me to clarify- there is no good evidence that vision...
  11. Leonard J. Press, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO: I appreciate the reply, Dr. Weitzner. You wrote: "allow...
  12. Dr. Ari Weitzner: 1. you make a good point- that parents complaining about...
  13. Leonard J. Press, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO: I appreciate the left-handed compliments, Ari, as difficult as I...
  14. Leonard J. Press, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO: An errant finger resulted in my last post being truncated,...
  15. ari: i am too exhausted to answer all your points, most...
  16. Leonard J. Press, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO: Ah, the errant finger strikes again. As I...
  17. Leonard J. Press, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO: Wow, you're a prolific talker, Ari. Just when it...
  18. Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD: Dr. Weitzner says: "here’s what i want from you guys- take 1,000...
  19. David Cook, O.D.: Dr. Weitzner, You have described the upset of parents who have...
  20. Kenneth Koslowe OD MS: I am an Optometrist with a Masters Degree in Psychology...
  21. Dr. Ari Weitzner: dr. koslowe- it is meaningless to discuss whether ophthalmology...
  22. Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD: "dr. warford- i remain puzzled." Agreed. "simply take 1,000 kids with a...
  23. ari weitzner: c'mon. please dont play dumb- its aggravating. find an expert in...
  24. Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD: Ari, You've misunderstood most of what I'm trying to say....
  25. Sarah Lane, OD: Dr. Weitzner, You don't seem to realize that Vision Therapy is...
  26. ari weitzner: i see i need an attorney when i write here... ok- what...
  27. Sarah Lane, OD: Let me pose a question to you. Do you...
  28. ari weitzner: oh my god. for the love of mike. take 500 kids...
  29. Philip Bugaiski, OD, FCOVD: Dr. Weitzner, We got it. We hear your repeated invitation...
  30. Ryan LeBreton, OD: Just curious ari. Optometrists go and watch surgeons do...
  31. Clint Hoxie, OD: Dr. Weitzner, Learning is a thing that requires comparison between what...
  32. David Cook, O.D.: Dr. Weitzner, I can't tell from your posts if your interest...
  33. Leonard J. Press, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO: Incredible. I'll give you credit where credit is due,...
  34. Kenneth Koslowe OD MS FCOVD-A: Dr.Weitzner, Just to set the record straight on Amblyopia, Ophthalmology did...
  35. Merrill Bowan: ari, you are to be commended for hanging in with...
  36. Mark Dean: Ari, Thank you for interest. You are truly committed to...
  37. Richard C. Laudon, O.D.: Dear Ari, I am confused by your statements regarding vision therapy...
  38. Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD: Ari, Since you have made your son part of this...
  39. Kenneth Koslowe OD MS FCOVD-A: Dr. Weitz, Your arguements are starting to really go off the...
  40. Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD: Ari, Until you cite some double-blind, placebo controlled studies to...
  41. Dave: MDs are immune to trends in health care? Say...
  42. ari: this thread has veered wildly off topic, and we are...
  43. Dr. Ari Weitzner: although i am the medical editor of eyedocnews, this blog...
  44. Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD: Ari, I do appreciate the offer to join the blogging...
  45. Dave: "so, again- considering that i started this thread apologizing to...

Is There Stem Cell Treatment Research Being Done for Ocular Histoplasmosis?


  1. Jim Goyjer: Yes, Research on retinal diseases is being done at the International...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: maybe dr. wong can chime in. i am not aware....

Titanium Clip Makes Iris-Fixation of IOL Idiot-proof!


  1. David Richardson, MD: Wonderful! Although I do occasionally enjoy the challenge of...
  2. ari: im prety sure it was in archives january, or possibly...

What’s the Consensus on Using Vigamox After Eye Injections for Wet AMD?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: dr wong probably knows best, but i believe you are...
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: The use of antibiotics before, or after, in intraocular injection...

Can Bio Molecular Therapy Restore Vision Loss Caused by Glaucoma?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: yeesh- trust me- if it were effective, it would be...

Instructions for Using Acuvail?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: acuvail is twice a day. put in the fridge after...
  2. tom barone: Why is ACUVAIL so outrageously expensive? At more than $400...
  3. Dr. Ari Weitzner: the q is, why not? this is america, a capitalist...

Encouraging New Rx for Acanthamoeba


  1. Cheryl: I have Dr O'dell in my friends list on Facebook...

Does Avastin Work for Retinal Vein Occlusions?


  1. Joseph Nantista: My doctor wants to use AVASTIN-{OFF-Label} to treat my Macular...
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: Not sure if I am aware of a study. ...
  3. John Scott: I just had my first shot of avastin today for...
  4. Annette: If someone has a retinal vein occlusion, and tries Avastin,...
  5. ari weitzner: complications are practically nil. should see improvement in about a...
  6. Randall Wong, M.D.: I agree with Dr. Weitzner. The combination of drugs, such as...

An Overview of New Treatments for Dry AMD


  1. Gillian Wilson: There is hope for dry AMD sufferers Checkout the website...

How Do I Prevent Nucleus Drop During Phaco Emulsification?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: this is a hard question to answer. if you are...

Does Long Term Intake of Aspirin Help Reduce the Risk of Macular Degeneration?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: Aspirin is also not going to complicate diabetic retinopathy, for...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: we phaco surgeons dont even stop coumadin- its been well...

What is Normal Vision After Cataract Surgery?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: if you had a standard implant, and the surgery had...

Are There Herbal Remedies to Relieve Minor Symptons of a Macular Hole?


  1. Dr. Randall Wong: Are you asking if the herbal remedies can help the...

LASIK for Child With Lattice Degeneration, Myelinated NF, and Amblyopia?


  1. Dr. Randall Wong: I would consult with your ophthalmologist/retina specialist. There is...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: the suction ring used in lasik places pressure on the...

What is the Risk of Infection With Intravitreal Drug Injections Without Topical Antibiotics?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: While there may be no consensus regarding intravitreal injections, I...

Can Microcurrent Stimulation be Used to Treat Macular Degeneration?


  1. ari weitzner: i havent seen anything like that in respected journals. sorry.
  2. nadine: I'm looking for a doctor that does microcurrent stimulation for...

Corneal Transplant for Fuch’s Corneal Dystrophy?


  1. Jim: I would encourage you to check out this forum on...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: dsaek/dlek and related procedures (replacing the critical layer of cells)...
  3. Erv Galecki: I underwent cataract surgery and corneal transplant 5 weeks ago...
  4. Carol Wise: I have Fuchs corneal dystrophy and macular degeneration. My...
  5. Dr. Ari Weitzner: it can sometimes be hard to figure out how much...

Using Acuvail After Treatment of AMD


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I would first make sure of the diagnosis. The...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: maybe the diagnosis is cystoid macular edema, not amd. acuvail...

Is Toric IOL the Right Choice?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: no reason not to take the toric iol. its wonderful...

Lumigan or Alphagan for Glaucoma in Patient With Dry AMD and Past Cataract Surgery


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: lumigan can very rarely cause vision loss- almost always in...

Treatment for Cystoid Macular Edema?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: usually we treat first with drops- pred forte and acular...

Is Ranibizumab Superior to Laser for DME?


  1. jatushan: but cost-effectiveness?
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I share your optimism. It is not clear in...

Will Femtosecond Laser Technology Revolutionize Cataract Surgery?


  1. alkhatri: What I understand is that the femtosecondlaser emits...
  2. ari: yes- it's the same laser applied to the lens

Are IOP Spikes Following Avastin Injections Related to Your Compounding Pharmacy?


  1. Irv Arons: Randall, I also wrote this up for my online Journal (link:...
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I, too, have had a few questions. I called...
  3. Irv Arons: OK, I received copies of the email blast that the...

CMS Reverses Position on Avastin for AMD


  1. Irv Arons: The change back (on January 1st) is now official. It...

Classic, Minimally-Classic, Occult AMD- Who Cares?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: You got it! I agree whole heartedly. Give...
  2. Irv Arons: If anyone is interested in the early history of PDT...

Can Stem Cells Be Used to Treat Diabetic Retinopathy?


  1. Calgary Real Estate: Dear uncontrolled diabetes [type 2] for 18 years - Have you...
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I am wondering how much of the vision loss is...
  3. Aruna Th-Hollingshead: Dear Fellow Diabetic: I am a 56 yr old female, diagnosed...
  4. Hame: Hi Aruna I am 52 years old and had diabetes since...

What Are the Treatment Options for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: i advise restasis and azasite- they are helpful in combating...
  2. vanna.fiore: Dear Doctor, I will try to cure my MGD...
  3. cristian: vanna.flore, could you tell me where to get azyter ?...

What Are the Symptoms of Charles Bonnet Syndrome?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: To me, Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) occurs in individuals that...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: agree- the hallucinations are purely visual, as far as i...
  3. nystagmite: My understanding is that Charles Bonnet syndrome is the condition...

Wow-New Gizmo Images the RPE in vivo


  1. Irv Arons: Ari, Isn't this the same story about David Williams' group at...
  2. ari weitzner: yep- it is. you're way ahead of me!

Can Stem Cell Transplantation Therapy Be Used to Restore Vision Lost Due to Glaucoma?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: any retinal stem cell therapy at this time is purely...
  2. sharon: My father lost his eyesight due to glaucoma. He...

New Treatment for Posterior Blepharitis?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: dr maskin is just an ophthalmologist who thought of and...
  2. Laura Lint: Yes, the probes are available now, at least in the...

Systemic Absorption of Sub-Tenon’s Kenalog


  1. Elaine Blair: I had an injection of Kenalog approximately 6 weeks ago...
  2. ari weitzner: the kenalog can take quite a while to dissolve- months....

Are You Experiencing Difficulties With Retinal Surgery on Patient With Restor Intraocular Lens?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: interesting- never heard of that. cant be the accomodation if...

Is DSEK Effective for Fuchs Dystrophy?


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: You have pretty bad fuch's. i would do cataract surgery...
  2. Linda Muller: I'm a 56 year old female. I had been...
  3. Nanette: I am 51 years old and have Fuch's Dystrophy. It...
  4. Lynn: My Dad has one eye with a bit of vision...
  5. K Berg: Does anyone know a Dr. in Los Angeles who...

Glaucoma, Fuchs Dystrophy and Cataract Surgery


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: In dsaek, the recovery time takes a few weeks, as...

Who Sees CMV Retinitis Anymore?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I agree with Dr. Weitzer. I was a resident...

Can DSEK Help Me Recover My Vision After a Corneal Scar?


  1. Dr. Wong: I would first ask if your doctor thinks you have...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: dr wong is correct that dsek is not appropriate here....

Can Nerve Growth Factor Eye Drops Protect Retinal and Optic Nerve Cells From Damage Caused by Glaucoma?


  1. Diane: I have normal tension glaucoma however my OCT tests over...

What Do You Think About the New Advances in Macular Hole Surgery?


  1. M Robertson: With SF6 tampon the anatomic success rate was 64% whilst...

Does Microplasmin Cause Posterior Vitreous Detachment?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I have long been telling patients and friends that if...

Medicare Payments for Glaucoma Procedures Dropping Even Though Number of Procedures Has Been Increasing


  1. Dr Robert Schertzer: There can be a few reasons for this shift to...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: unethical doc will do more alt's, but ethical ones do...

New EyeCon Eye Dropper Device From Japan Never Misses the Target


  1. Dr Robert Schertzer: Their video looks pretty silly and doesn't really show the...

OcuCure Therapeutics Eye Drop Shows Efficacy in Primates for AMD


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: If I read your article and the press release correctly,...
  2. Dominique Brooks, MD, MBA: No I don't think you are missing anything. The...

Can Corneal Refractive Therapy (a/k/a Overnight Orthokeratology) Control of Myopia?


  1. Contact Lens: Supplementation with the amino acid phenylalanine (LPA) may have value...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: im surprised at this study- i thought it was pretty...

Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Cause of Visual Hallucinations In the Elderly


  1. Tony Perino: My 92 year old father-in-law has advanced macular degeneration, is...
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: Hm. Sounds a little suspicious to be honest. ...

Videos: Planned ICCE, Chalazion Surgery, Intravitreal Injection, and More


  1. L. Lint: Another useful resource for ophthalmic surgical videos is Eyetube.net. Registration...

Is Uveal Melanoma Associated with Cell Phone Use?


  1. Symposier: Interesting! I never really heard that cell phones usage could...

Technolas Eyetracking Technology Approved For LASIK Surgery by FDA


  1. Grand Rapids LASIK: This is great news for LASIK operations - an added...

New Laser Treatment to Halt Blindness


  1. Irv Arons: OTEurope Digest just "tweeted" about the recent John Marshall press...
  2. Irv Arons: I have a feeling that I gave you a link...

Stemedica Cell Technologies Announces Breakthrough Discovery in Use of Stem Cells for Treating Retinal Degeneration


  1. Irv Arons: According to my contact within the company, this study was...
  2. Dr K James: Greetings everyone, Nice work with the RPE cells. I can't...

Is There A Benefit to Cataract Surgery in Patients with Alzhemier’s Disease?


  1. Dr. Weitzner: i have had a handful of patients who looked very...

Is Avastin Better Than Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I think you are right on target, or rather, you've...
  2. Sandra Slayton: I was diagnosed with diabetes a little over a year...
  3. Dr. Ari Weitzner: avastin is now considered standard of care, even though it...

Transcend Medical Raises $35 Million for Development of CyPass Glaucoma Treatment System


  1. Irv Arons: As Larry Haimovitch wrote at the end of his coverage...
  2. Irv Arons: Dave Harmon of Market Scope responded to my request for...

Diabetic With Hypertension Being Treated for BRVO


  1. Dr. Randall Wong: Without examining you personally, I am not able to provide...
  2. Jenna: Pretty cool post. I just found your site and wanted...

Allergan Announces FDA Approval for OZURDEX™ For Treatment of Macular Edema Following Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion or Central Retinal Vein Occlusion


  1. ari weitzner: portroppo, non parlo bene l'italiano. per favore, scrive nel inglese....
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: The announcement this week of the FDA's approval for Ozurdex...

Does Anyone Use Dodick PreChoppers?


  1. dk: I have not although I am very interested in learning...

Non-infectious Endophthalmitis After Intravitreal Injection Appears Benign


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: Non-infectious endophthalmitis seems like a contradiction in terms. We...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: "seems" is the operative word. endophthalmitis, by strict definition, can...

Can Triamcinolone Before Panretinal Photocoagulation Protect Against Visual Loss and Macular Thickening?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I think most of us forget that controlling macular edema,...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: of course you're right- we were always told to do...

QLT Announces Positive Results from Visudyne-Lucentis Combination Therapy for Wet AMD


  1. Dr. Wong: The results of this trial indicates that the number of...

Who Uses YAG Vitrolysis for Floaters?


  1. Irv Arons: I recall talking with an ophthalmologist in Florida (Scott Geller)...
  2. Irv Arons: I just came across an article on this subject in...

Summary of Surgical Techniques to Correct Presbyopia


  1. iarons: In addition to the approach by LensAR, which Ron Krueger...

The Pursuit of Implants to Correct Presbyopia


  1. iarons: OK, I am now been able to identify the third...
  2. iarons: Also, for those of you that might be interested in...

Malyugin Ring vs. Iris Hooks


  1. TheLADIKDoc: The Malyugin Ring is the BEST device to treat both...

Eyenovations Developing Contact Lens That Delivers Continuous, Extended Release of Medications; Benefit Seen for Glaucoma Patients


  1. ari: not practical. i don't see glaucoma patients wearing contact lenses. much...

“Cataract Eye Drops”- Consumers, Please Ignore


  1. MD: But... Where will Santen get their revenue from then?
  2. ari weitzner: santen makes legit products too. i dont think their cataract...
  3. k. lawrence: Sorry guys, but in 2004, or so, my dr. said...
  4. ari weitzner: what you just described is called an anecdote. anecdotes prove...

FDA Says LASIK Ads Must Warn Consumers of Side Effect Risks


  1. ari: not sure why lasik ads have to explain all the...

Cataract Surgery for 76 YOM 20/30 Vision Fuchs Dystrophy Guttata 1100 Corneal Thickness 560 MM


  1. Dr. Weitzner: those corneal numbers are not bad. if your surgery is...
  2. MD: DSAEK concurrently with cataract surgery an option?
  3. ari weitzner: i think dsaek concurrently is too aggressive. there is a...
  4. Marielle: I'm interested in your responses to cataract surgery if Fuchs'...
  5. ari weitzner: when the cornea fails, i mean it loses clarity (the...
  6. Ginny: I recently had cataract surgery in both eyes (6/11/09 and...
  7. Marielle: Ginny, have you joined the help group called Fuchs' Friends?...
  8. Ginny: Yes I am a member of both Fuch Groups. ...
  9. Dr. Ari Weitzner: hi ginny 20/30 vision is a great result- you are lucky....
  10. Ginny: Well after the cataract surgery on my left eye, I...
  11. carol opulski: I have been told I have Fuchs. I have been...
  12. ari weitzner: hi carol- dont be so panic-stricken from fuch's- the latest...
  13. Meg: I was just told I have Fuchs' dystrophy, & that...
  14. MK: I am 52 and have Fuchs dystrophy. I have...
  15. ari: mk- i would not advise lasik on a cornea that...
  16. ari: meg- the fuch's can create symptoms suddenly- not so unusual. i advise...
  17. Adrienne: I had cataract surgery almost 2 weeks ago. I...
  18. ari weitzner: if the surgery was uncomplicated, then you should be seeing...
  19. Betsy Ray: I am a 77 yr old female and I was...

Studies Show Saffron Spice May Help Prevent Vision Loss or Even Reverse Vision Loss in Patients Suffering from AMD


  1. ari weitzner: this is not a recognized center that i have ever...
  2. Sam Jones: Ari I haven't seen where this company of doctors is trying...
  3. ari weitzner: i just think that when researchers state something like their...
  4. Joy Midge: This seems to be an initial investigation. To Ari Weitner:...
  5. Joy Midge: Also, the centre is existent : http://www.vision.edu.au/ One of their...
  6. Keith Hume: An article in the Daily Mail,( circulation 3.5 million) states...
  7. Dr John H Mogan: my wife has had A M D in one eye...
  8. ari: i suppose it cant hurt, except your wallet. unfortunately, no...
  9. Adrian: The unfounded dispute and general disregard shown by Mr Ari's...

Corneal Implants for Presbyopia: What Ever Happened to the Presbylens?


  1. ari: why wouldn't pilocarpine have the same effect?

Avedro Using Microwave Technology to Change Shape of Cornea to Correct Vision


  1. Rick Foulkesf: Reproducabiltiy assumes a uniform density and hydration and perfect delivery....

IOPtima Reports Successful Long-Term Results in the Use of its Laser System for Treatment of Glaucoma


  1. Dr. Weitzner: i like the idea of no penetrating the ac- hypotony...
  2. Irv Arons: Just a historical note -- Summit Technology tried this with...
  3. ari: actually, one company is advocating using the excimer to do...
  4. Irv Arons: We discussed it in the commentary following the ELT writeup,...

Treatment for Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO)


  1. Dr Weitzner: brvo has nothing to do with headache, except that you...
  2. Dr. Wong: I am not so sure that your symptoms are related...
  3. Barbara Cooney: I have BRVO, and have had 1 laser treatment and...
  4. Bettha: OOpps...I made an error ont he date in the first...
  5. Dr. Ari Weitzner: when i am asked to make a determination re disability...
  6. fran kaye: I have had BRVO `12 years ago and haven't had...

What is the Range of Vision for Toric Lens After Implant?


  1. Dr. Weitzner: the toric lens only corrects cataract and about 3 diopters...

Should We Prescribe Vigamox Eye Drops for Pink Eye?


  1. R Kautz: Are you serious? sulfa? Weren't sulfas invented during the...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: if you notice, your comment doesn't refute anything i wrote,...
  3. Sarah Desmond, CPNP: I Agree with Dr. Weitzner - why ARE so...
  4. Amber: Dr. Weitzner, I appreciate your comment and agree completely with your...
  5. Dr. Ari Weitzner: most conjunctivitis is viral and is NOT treated AT ALL,...
  6. Ashley: As a healthcare provider with small children with conjunctivitis, I...
  7. ari weitzner: i suspect that the gent made the eyes feel better...
  8. John V: My daughter (5yrs old) got mild pink eye with green...
  9. Dr. Ari Weitzner: most conjunctivitis is contagious for about a week, so thats...
  10. Uche: I also thought that my daughter was prescribed moxifloxacin ophth....
  11. Dr. Ari Weitzner: the pink eye just ran its course regardless of the...
  12. Sharo: Wow, as a patient with pink eye for the first...
  13. ari weitzner: sounds like typical viral conjunctivitis, but since you started the...
  14. amy turner: I am allergic to sulfa, tobramycin, azasite, keratolac, gentamycin, and...
  15. ari weitzner: i agree!
  16. Angelina Mattera: I went to the doctor yesterday with what I think...
  17. Rache'l Clark: I am 63 years old and have had conjunctivitis for...
  18. Dr. Ari Weitzner: conjunctivitis is a self-limited disease. it always goes away, treated...
  19. Kacy B: My 3 year old son has conjunctivitis. We started...
  20. ari weitzner: once started, always important to finish the full course.

Potential Nanotechnology Answer to Malfunctioning Retina


  1. iarons: An interesting video showing a prototype of the device developed...

Visiogen Raises $40 Million to Support Global to Support the Global Commercialization of the Synchrony Dual Optic Accommodating Intraocular Lens


  1. Dr. Weitzner: ive read the results of this lens- despite its remarkable...

Question: Treating Macular Edema After Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: In response to your macular edema, I am assuming that...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: I assume the case was uncomplicated, and there are...

Which Are the Best Intraocular Lenses? C-flex® or ACRYSOF® IQ lens


  1. Dr. Ari Weitzner: most use iq by alcon. theoretically, the aspheric design of...

Avastin Effective for BRVO


  1. Dr. Weitzner: if im not mistaken, there was little or no difference...

Vitreomacular Adhesion- Risk Factor for Wet ARMD


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: In response, I have two comments. First, not only...

Conjunctivochalasis- underdiagnosed and easy to repair


  1. Cynthia Murphy: Where can I get this done in Hawaii?
  2. Dr. Weitzner: any ophthalmologist can perform this surgery

Early vs. Late Vitrectomy for Retained Lens


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I agree with Dr. Weitzer. As a retina specialist,...

Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment for AMD


  1. Irv Arons: Here's some more about what the London Group is doing,...
  2. Irv Arons: Here's more on this story, taken from the press release...

Santen and Merck Sign Licensing Agreement for Tafluprost Treatment for Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension


  1. Dr. Weitzner: yet another prostaglandin!

Sirion Therapeutics Announces Positive Results from Phase II Trials Evaluating Fenretinide for Treatment of Geographic Atrophy and Receipt of Fast Track Designation from the FDA


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: This is the second news release this week indicating positive...

Prevalence of ARMD to Double by 2050 According to Recent Study


  1. Irv Arons: Just a reminder, I have published two listings; one of...

Othera Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Interim Phase 2 Results of OT-551 Eye Drop Treatment for Dry AMD


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: A topical application that will slow down the second most...

Ophthalmologists Opposing Legislation in at Least Five States Seeking to Expand Optometrists’ Scope of Practice


  1. Michael Dayton: This is a bad idea. A solution looking for a...
  2. ari weitzner: agreed. vast majority have no clue re difference between od...
  3. Oscar Cuzzani: I believe the political pressure is more to benefit optometrists...
  4. Dr. Weitzner: i think once od's start getting sued for poor medical...
  5. Sandra Krichbaum: As a patient I don't understand why someone would go...
  6. Irv Arons: Sandra, interesting comment about Dr. Fyodorov's RK "factory". I used...
  7. Sandra Krichbaum: One more question. Robotics. Is there a case for saying...
  8. Lonn Gary Schwartz, OD: The medical community suggested that there would be legions of...
  9. Dr. Weitzner: agreed- there are very good optom's out there. but for...
  10. Karine Shagoyan: I have high respect for MDs. However, I have to...
  11. samanthaOD: Let's keep things simple. Optometrists are more than capable...
  12. ari weitzner: i mostly agree. but i dispute the idea that optom's...

Intravitreal Triamcinolone vs. Focal Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema


  1. Dr. Weitzner: i treat very similarly, dr. wong, if that makes you...

Synchrony Accomodative Lens- Just One Diopter


  1. Cataract Guy: I have read the same thing. It is a shame...
  2. ari weitzner: nothing lately, but last i heard, things looked promising.
  3. Carol Kern: I recently had cataract eye surgery on both eyes. I...
  4. ari: The lens power is often different from one eye to...

LensX Lasers Raises $22.36 Million for Cataract Laser


  1. Irv Arons: I question that this company is developing a laser for...
  2. Irv Arons: I just found this tidbit that appeared in Cataract &...

Don’t Rush to Treat Diabetic Macular Edema Post-Phaco


  1. Randall Wong, M.D.: This was a helpful article. In the mid-1990's we...

April 2009 Issue of Ophthalmology from AAO Includes Peer-Reviewed Report Showing High Patient Satisfaction With LASIK Surgery


  1. Dr. Weitzner: good article in one of the throwaways that report satisfaction...

Young Ophthalmologists- Understand ROI!


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: Excellent advice! ROI, by the way, means Return On...
  2. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I just reread Dr. Weitzner's comment regarding ROI (Return On...

Mobile Ophthalmic Surgery Tables from UFSK-OSYS


  1. Mary Porfidio RN Surgery Manager: We bought 8 UFSK chairs in 2006 and they are...

Neurotech Reports NT-501 Substantially Slowed Loss of Vision in Subjects With Dry AMD Involving Geographic Atrophy


  1. Irv Arons: I have published a list of this and other investigative...

Vitreo-Macular Traction in Persistent Edema


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: Wow, I haven't "heard" much of this for a long...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: i am not a retinologist, so i cant answer your...

Researchers Create Ultra-Detailed 3-D Images of Retinas of Over 400 AMD Patients Using High Resolution OCT Machines


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: This article and many others to follow are beginning to...

Visually Impaired Woman Works With Physicist to Create Mobile Version of Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope


  1. Irv Arons: I visited Bob Webb when he first was working on...

Excimer Laser Trabeculostomy (ELT) in Glaucoma Treatment


  1. Irv Arons: If this is the Trabectome, it is not a laser,...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: no- not the trabecutome. its called excimer laser trabeculostomy (elt)....
  3. Irv Arons: I found the article. It's by an old friend, Michael...
  4. Dr. Weitzner: thanks for the follow-up!
  5. Irv Arons: More on ELT – when Michael Berlin’s name came up...

Researchers Announce New Class of Smart Prosthetic Implants to Provide Oxygen to Retinal Tissue


  1. Lorry: Any info re acupuncture for AMD or diabetic issues related...
  2. ari weitzner: acupuncture has been proven to be no better than placebo....

Triesence vs. Kenalog


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: This begs to bring up a very fine point in...

Intrastromal Ablation for the Correction of Presbyopia in Human Eyes


  1. David Richardson, MD: Very interesting and exciting technology. I wonder what will...
  2. Irv Arons: Dave, The new leader in the field is 20/10 Perfect Vision...

60 Year Old Man with Submacular Hemorrhage – Intravitreal Injection?


  1. Dr. Weitzner: interesting case. would an oct help- ie, is the resolution...

New Diagnostic Camera Will Make Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy Affordable


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: Diabetic retinopathy is certainly going to rise in our life...

Implantation of SOLX Gold Shunt into Supraciliary Space Controls Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma Patients


  1. ari weitzner: it's remarkable how much effort is being put into devices...

TrueVision Systems Continues to Refine 3D Digital Visualization Technology for Cataract Surgery


  1. Dr. Weitzner: there is no benefit except to help surgeons' back and...

British Ophthalmologist Develops New Cutting Tool to Make Cataract Surgery Safer By Enabling a More Precise and Predictable Capsulorrhexis


  1. Dr. Weitzner: i heard about this from potential investors. it's a kind...
  2. Lisa Banks: The previous commentator is mistaken, this device is not a...
  3. Andrew Gibbs: NIce to hear from Dr. Weitzner on March 13th, 2009...
  4. Dr. Weitzner: i stand corrected and i apologize- sorry about that! can anyone...

Is Lacrisert Good for Dry Eye?


  1. MHG: Dear Doctor, I am a patient who can answer your question...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: that is certainly a compelling endorsement and will motivate me...
  3. MHG: Dear Dr. Weitzner, It may be helpful to your patient if...
  4. Dr. Weitzner: thanks so much for your input. i will surely pass...
  5. Naaz: Hi MHG, Can you please tell me what do you use...
  6. BENAMARA: BONJOUR, Le lacrisert a également sauvé le confort de ma vie...
  7. Luci: I suffer from profound dry eye which had a temporal...
  8. ari weitzner: pataday is a good anti-itching drop. i have no good advise...
  9. ellen: I have been using Lacrisert for the past three days...
  10. ellen: as a followup to my comment above, I have found...
  11. Luci: Hi, Some further questions about Lacrisert. I am having...
  12. Angela: I have been using Lacrisert for the past 6 months....
  13. Luci: Angela, I brought Walgreens "Soothing eye wash" it cups with...
  14. Lynne: Due to scarring on my cornea as a result of...
  15. Luci: When my eyes are very dry some problems with Lacrisert...
  16. Janel: I have been using Lacrisert inserts for about a year...
  17. Miriam: I am interested in cutting them in half, too! The...
  18. MHG: Please read my 3/16/09 post re long-term use: In my...
  19. Miriam: I appreciate your notes very much (and everyone else's!). I...
  20. MHG: Miriam, I use a small pair of scissors (inexpensive sewing-type...
  21. Miriam: That helps very much. Thank you!!
  22. Jennifer: MHG, I was delighted to read your comments on Lacrisert. ...
  23. MHG: Jennifer, I read your comments with great interest and also appreciate...
  24. Jennifer: MHG, I'm sorry for not responding sooner. I also qualified...

Which OCT Machine to Buy? Used or New?


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: The development of OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) has really revolutionized...
  2. J.F Martin or Dr Tamela Martin Inc.: I am an administrator for Dr. Tamela Martin and we...

Capsular Tension Rings


  1. David D. Richardson, MD: I would consider myself a moderate-volume surgeon (about 300 cases/yr)...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: thanks dr. richardson. i also read about new ctr's that...

Trabecular Micro-Bypass Implant of Glaukos iStent With Phacoemulsification Helped Reduce IOP


  1. Dr. Weitzner: this may actually be something- easy to insert, no bleb,...

Reported Eye Infections from LASIK Surgery Raise Safety Concerns in Japan


  1. Dr. Weitzner: infection is really rare- that shouldnt be an obstacle to...

Blind Man Fitted With Argus II Bionic Eye from Second Sight Now Sees Light


  1. Dr. Weitzner: not sure if i understand this- it seems that in...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: i checked out the video- this patient has rp- his...

No Need to Stop Coumadin for Phaco


  1. Randall Wong: I am a retinal surgeon. I never stop anything...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: your clinical experience is borne out by the evidence- not...

Lumigan vs. Travatan vs. Xalatan


  1. ana maria: I have read your thought about Travatan/Lumigan and Xalatan and...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: i think lumigan has a very slight edge in controlling...
  3. Joshua Lee: I have a question. I've built up a tolerance...
  4. Deb G: I just started on Lumigan and I immediately noticed I...

New AREDS Study Concludes Age-Related Macular Degeneration Not Made Worse by Cataract Surgery


  1. Dr. Weitzner: as a resident, i remember being bombarded by conflicting evidence...
  2. David D. Richardson, MD: I do hope this conclusion is not refuted by additional...
  3. Dr. Weitzner: that certainly sounds reasonable!
  4. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: In a retina practice, the discovery of choroidal neovascularizationt is...
  5. Dr. Weitzner: agreed that screening with retinologist for every pre-op is undesireable...

Alcon AcrySof® IQ Toric IOL Approved for U.S. Patients with Cataracts and Astigmatism


  1. Dr. Weitzner: acrysof toric is a great lens. i hope they expand...
  2. robby: are reading glasses required after the implant of this lense
  3. Dr. Weitzner: this lens addresses astigmatism, not presbyopia. so yes, reading glasses...
  4. sallie: Have there been complaints from patients w/ this new toric...
  5. Dr. Ari Weitzner: this implant uses the same platform as the traditional acrysof...
  6. Deb Ozdinski: I have a .50 and .75 astigmatism and one doctor...

The End of Sutures for Pterygium- Finally!


  1. Patrick Driscoll: For many applications, surgical sealants are as good or better...

Prophylactic Kenalog at Phaco for Diabetic Macular Edema


  1. Randall Wong: I work in the same group as a high volume...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: thanks dr wong for your input. of course, i appreciate the...

President Obama Declares March 1-7 Save Your Vision Week


  1. Vision Syndrome: The National Eye Instituted (NEI) was established by Congress in...

Do Your Dry Eye Patients a Favor- Test Their Tear Ducts


  1. Barbara: Trying to find ophthamologists in Los Angeles who deal with...
  2. Dr. Ari Weitzner: Seem you need a plastics ophthalmologist to fix your tear...

I’m Sticking With Divide-and Conquer!


  1. dk: Nothing wrong w/ divide and conquer. Although not as...
  2. ari weitzner: agreed!

Is Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) Effective For Treating Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy?


  1. Dr. Weitzner: i don't have personal experience, but these advances in cornea...
  2. Donna: This may not strictly apply since my mother was aphakik...

Over-treatment of Conjunctivitis


  1. Dr Pitambar: U R very furious patient is to you for relieving...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: 1. since the vast majority of the time conjuctivitis is...
  3. Dr Durkee: Good job Dr Weitzner! That is exactly what...
  4. Apurav: I went down with conjunctivitis in sep 2009. I have...

Is Canaloplasty Worthwhile?


  1. AB: I've heard that experienced Canaloplasty surgeons are getting more in...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: no question that anything beats a bleb. but the data...
  3. ab: The published data is learning curve data. Most proficient Canaloplasty...
  4. Dr. Ari Weitzner: those are reasonable points. since i dont do too many trabs,...
  5. ab: Many doctors don't do many trabs because they don't like...
  6. David Richardson, MD: I also hate trabs because the only thing you can...
  7. ari weitzner: agree- of course trabs stink and patients hate them. but...
  8. ab: Ari- Canaloplasty is a bleb free procedure. The superficial flap...
  9. Dr. Ari Weitzner: you make a compelling case.

North Carolina Practice First in U.S. to Acquire Ziemer FEMTO LDV Surgical Laser


  1. Kelly: Great job putting this together! I recently ran into The...

Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells of Living Retina Imaged For First Time


  1. Irv Arons: I've been able to capture a picture of the imaging...

Would You Recommend Intacs for a 27 Year Old Patient With Early Keratoconus?


  1. Dr. Mark Swanson: The results with INTACS are very good. INTACS have...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: thanks so much dr. swanson- i will be sure to...
  3. Chris Williams: Please consult with Dr. Brian Boxer-Wachler he knows everything there...

Restor vs. Rezoom vs. Crystalens-Help!


  1. Eeckhaut Erwin: Normally last week I should receive IOL from Acrysof ReStor....
  2. ari weitzner: the nulens does sound promising, but i have a bad...

EyeScience Launches Comprehensive Online Resource Devoted to Age-Related Macular Degeneration Education and Prevention


  1. Irv Arons: In addition to writing about SLT, as I have commented...

Kenalog for Diabetic CSME


  1. Randall Wong: Anyone have any feeling about Triesence? Any billing issues?
  2. Dr. Weitzner: i have no personal experience with Triesence, but it looks...

Is Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Really Worth It?


  1. Irv Arons: Dr. Weitzner, I have written extensively on SLT, after interviewing the...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: thanks dr. arons do you have a link to an article...
  3. Irv Arons: Dr. Weitzner, Unfortunately, since my retirement, I have not been attending...

25g vs. traditional vitrectomy


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I use 25 gauge almost exclusively. Even with some...
  2. Jose Dalma-Weiszhausz: It appears that the big advantage to 25 g vitrectomy...
  3. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: Without a doubt, much of the time savings is due...

Avastin vs. Lucentis


  1. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I don't know of any retinal physicians that prefer to...
  2. Dr. Weitzner: In my area, I think most use Lucentis- I think...
  3. Randall V. Wong, M.D.: I think most of us do not see a clinical...
  4. Dr. Weitzner: That's was my impression too. Thanks!
  5. lucille hicks: My husband recently had the avastin shot in his eye...

Right Eye Does Not Rise, Covered by Droopy Right Eyelid (Ptosis) – Third Nerve Palsy?


  1. Dr. Weitzner: Sounds like a third nerve palsy. Briefly, there are twelve...

HIPAA and Big Computer Screens


  1. Anonymous: Reed Tinsley is certainly an expert I recommend that physicians...

Cataract Basics


  1. Carol Aaron: I think it's time for people to start thinking seriously...