Ear, nose and throat surgeon Alex Grilli, MD, may be the first surgeon to perform and undergo a surgery at Mass Eye and Ear in the same day. His case also posed a unique challenge that would require two eye surgeons: Treating a torn retina in a patient with glaucoma. Alex Grilli, MD, had just… Read More »The Day an ENT Needed Emergency Eye Surgery The post The Day an ENT Needed Emergency Eye Surgery appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Floaters are incredibly common, but in some cases might represent a serious concern that needs immediate medical attention. Frances Wu MD, a member of the Retina Service at Mass Eye and Ear, explains. The appearance of eye floaters out of the blue can understandably cause concern. These small dark spots or squiggly lines that “float”… Read More »Eye Floaters Explained The post Eye Floaters Explained appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Retinal detachments and tears can lead to the loss of sight and should be treated as emergencies. Focus spoke with retina surgeon Mohammad Dahrouj, MD, PhD, about the causes of retinal detachments and why it’s important to immediately seek medical attention if certain symptoms arise. What is a retinal detachment and how does it occur?… Read More »Knowing the Warning Signs of a Retinal Detachment Could Save Your Vision The post Knowing the Warning Signs of a Retinal Detachment Could Save...| FOCUS
Flashes and eye floaters are common, but not necessarily benign, they could be early signs of a serious condition such as retinal detachment.| BCEye | Vision Development