What is lattice degeneration? Lattice degeneration occurs when the outer portions of the retina become thin. This can make the retina more vulnerable to developing tears, holes, or breaks. This could eventually progress to a visually impairing condition called retinal detachment. Because of this, lattice degeneration should be closely monitored once it is diagnosed. Who […]

Back of the Eye MD has always boasted the benefit our small, privately run practice.  The personal, one-on-one attention we strive to offer is unmatched compared to the significantly less personal care demonstrated in larger corporate settings. In 2016, we surveyed our patients to measure their satisfaction with Back of the Eye MD. We were […]

Your eyes are your windows to the world. Learn how to keep them healthy and safe. Getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to catch eye diseases early, because with many, there are no warning signs. You might think your vision is in good shape or that your eyes are healthy, but […]

What is AMD? AMD is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. It causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina and the part of the eye needed for sharp, central vision, which lets us see objects that are […]

Sports Eye Safety For all age groups, sports-related eye injuries occur most frequently in water sports, basketball, and baseball/softball. More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your […]

For all age groups, sports-related eye injuries occur most frequently in water sports, basketball, and baseball/softball. More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes! Take the […]

Our small and very personal office typically has the shortest wait time and the fasted service times of most Retina Specialist Offices both locally and nationally. The eye exam, but specifically the retina exam, takes time because we want to be a thorough as possible when it comes to your vision. Are Dilating Drops Always […]

Advancements in image analytics and deep learning technology could aid doctors in their fight against preventable blindness. By Tas Bindi | February 21, 2017 — 01:23 GMT (17:23 PST) | Topic: Innovation IBM researchers in Melbourne have trained a research version of Watson to Retina recognize recognize in retina images that could assist doctors in the early […]

The American Diabetes Association has issued updated guidelines on prevention, assessment and treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR) for providers and for people with diabetes. The detailed recommendations are featured in an article recently published online in Diabetes Care. The position statement includes information on advancements in DR assessment and treatment methods, as well as improvements […]

In this week’s spotlight, we’d like to introduce you to Gary. Originally from Buffalo, Gary now resides in Lockport and is a retired truck driver. Like many of our patients, Gary was referred to us by another doctor. He was being treated for glaucoma and then cataracts. While receiving cataract surgery, his Ophthalmologist noticed there […]