Here are the references on our SLT protcol to treat glaucoma. SLT is less traumatic than ALT (Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty). SLT can be repeated multiple times with no signs of significant scar tissue seen on multiple studies. SLT follow up: 1. A NSAID drop is enough. A steroid drop is not usually needed. 2. Follow […]
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Exciting newly released study in the Journal of Ophthalmology, one of the top 3 journals in eye surgery: A group from Italy showed positive results in using Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in patients with neurotrophic keratopathy or corneal neuropathy. NK is thought to occur from trigeminal nerve damage 9ie, trigeminal neuralgia[TGN]) and loss of corneal
How do I get Rid of These Dark Circles Under my eyes? The best way to get rid of dark circles under eyes? Still, I get this question from hundreds of patients yearly. I posted this a while back but wanted to add a couple more options for treatment: ** There are many new options
Our first patient to have Cord Blood Serum for corneal neuropathy and trigeminal neuralgia reported a significant improvement in pain scores from 9/10 pain to 2/10 pain in the one eye the patient is using the CBS. We are very excited about her initial pain scores. This patient will be returning for formal testing of
What do you think it is? First person to respond correctly: bragging rights & will post (if you give me permission) here 🙂
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My theory is that any growth in the eye, which could be the result of: 1. Trauma: ie, trauma, chronic contact lens use, chronic rubbing of the eye, etc. 2. Sun exposure: excessive sun exposure without eye protection can lead to pingueculas or pterygia which I have now seen begin to destroy meibomian glands. I
The AAO released an article below saying “Blue Light is not blinding you.” Even though there is no proof blue light is blinding this generation yet, we are not sure its cumulative effect will not be noted until years from now when this generation’s rates of macular degeneration has increased. What I hypothesize, although it
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Microinvasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) are surgeries that try to safely facilitate the removal of the eye’s liquid, called the aqueous, to the outside of the eye in efforts to lower the eye’s pressure or Intraocular pressure (IOP). MIGS is much safer and has less risks than standard bleb-based surgical procedures for glaucoma: these have a
Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB), also used as Cord Blood Serum (CBS), has been used to heal corneal ulcer, erosions, neuropathy, severe dry eye, persistent epithelial defects, neurotrophic keratopathy, recurrent corneal erosions, ocular chemical burn, and corneal refractive surgery (Ref 2-8 below). Studies have shown that Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB) contains a higher level of growth factors, nerve
Ultrasound Has Never Been Shown to Cause a Cataract: My Current Literature Review Commercially available ultrasound treatments with the current cycles/second appears to be safe for the human eye. I have used ultrasound on the eye to diagnosis tumors, retinal detachments, and other eye issues for 20 years. Granted these exams are usually at 20Hz