Recent Macular Degeneration News
New treatment for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Ophthalmic Consultants offers breakthrough drugs for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This type of AMD has not previously had a successful treatment! Ask us for more info. See the article reprint here
Jessica Wang, M.D., Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon Joins the Practice
Jessica Wang, M.D. joins Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region (OCCR). Jessica Wang is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. Dr. Wang also treats patients with glaucoma, dry eye, diabetes, macular degeneration, and other ophthalmic conditions. Prior to joining Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, Dr. Wang treated patients at the Eye Center of […]Read More >
Brian R. Harrow, M.D., Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon Joins the Practice
Brian R. Harrow, M.D. joins Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region (OCCR). Dr. Brian Harrow is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. Dr. Harrow also treats patients with glaucoma, dry eye, diabetes, macular degeneration, and other ophthalmic conditions. Prior to joining Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, Dr. Harrow has practiced in Los Angeles, […]Read More >
With coronavirus still around, is it safe to have eye surgery now?
For those wondering if they or a family member should proceed with their eye surgery or “hold off,” this is an important and thoughtful question. In answering this question, during these challenging times in healthcare, it is important to reflect upon key considerations.  Our main consideration is your safety.  Safety has always been the focus […]Read More >
My optometrist has referred me to a retina specialist. What does a retina specialist do?
Just as there are subspecialties in every area of medicine, the field of ophthalmology is made up of eye doctors who may specialize in a certain part of the eye and diseases and conditions that affect that part of the eye. What does it mean to be a retina specialist? A retina specialist is a […]Read More >
Why does my eye exam take so much time?
A. If your eye exam is taking more than an hour, you’re most likely having a dilated eye exam. During your dilated eye exam, both of your eyes will be inspected for any signs of vision problems and/or eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and cataracts. The dilated eye exam is a […]Read More >
About Dry AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)
Q. I was told I have dry AMD by my eye doctor. What is AMD? A. AMD is age-related macular degeneration. Although there are many types of macular degeneration, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is by far the most common type. AMD is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp central vision that is […]Read More >
5 Tips to Help You Protect Against Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans – more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. Seniors are at heightened risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. The disease damages central vision, limiting a person’s ability to read, write and recognize faces. […]Read More >
