- Apr 24th 2023
What You Should Know About Retinal Occlusions
When a blockage (also known as occlusion) occurs in one of the retinal blood vessels, it can be a critical health concern. Retinal tissue relies on blood vessels to continually deliver oxygen-rich blood, and remove waste products. Retinal occlusions …
- Mar 14th 2023
FDA Approves New Drug for Geographic Atrophy
The FDA has approved SYFOVRE, which is the first and only treatment for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness that impacts more than one million people in the U.S. and five million people worldwide. Geographic atrophy is an advanced stage …
- Mar 8th 2023
Save Your Vision Month: 8 Things You Can Do Right Now To Protect Your Vision
March is "Save Your Vision Month." Retinal Consultants Medical Group, the American Optometric Association (AOA), and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) encourage people to take action to protect their vision and promote eye health. Here are …
- Feb 23rd 2023
Age-Related Macular Degeneration & AREDS Supplementation
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50, has no cure. To help manage the symptoms and outcomes of AMD, the National Eye Institute sponsored a groundbreaking two-part study called the Age-Related Eye …
- Jan 31st 2023
An Overview of the Choroid and How it Affects Vision
Sandwiched between your sclera and retina lies a multi-layered vascular tissue known as the choroid. This part of the eye is vital to retinal health by providing oxygen and nourishment and regulating temperature. Choroidal disorders, such as …
- Dec 30th 2022
Clinical Trial Spotlight: An Overview of Our Current Clinical Trials for Wet AMD
xtFor more than 15 years, Retinal Consultants Medical Group (RCMG), has contributed to the development and utilization of leading medications and treatment modalities for multiple retinal conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). …
- Dec 9th 2022
Congrats to Our Newest Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographers
Retinal Consultants Medical Group would like to congratulate Dana Miller and Amanda Mason for passing their tests to become Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographers! The skills they have learned allow them to be a vital part of continuing to …
- Dec 2nd 2022
VIDEO: The Importance of Clinical Research in Retinal Care
Clinical research plays a vital role in retinal care. It’s the way we as retina specialists advance science and provide exceptional patient care. Clinical research would not be possible without the volunteers who decide to not only see if they can …
- Nov 30th 2022
The Role of Laser Treatments in Retinal Care
Did you know?: While the first laser debuted in 1960, Albert Einstein was theorizing about the technology in 1917. Today, laser technology is one of our most common and powerful tools to treat retinal diseases and prevent blindness. That’s because a …
- Nov 22nd 2022
Dr. Tony Tsai Featured on FOX40 Studio for Diabetic Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Dr. Tony Tsai visited the FOX40 studio to give a brief rundown of how diabetes can affect your vision, and why managing diabetes is so important.
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