What is vitreolysis? Also known as floater laser treatment, vitreolysis is a non-invasive, pain-free procedure that can eliminate the visual disturbance caused by floaters. The goal of vitreolysis is to achieve a “functional improvement”. That is, to allow you to return to “normal” day-to-day activities without the hindrance of floaters. How does vitreolysis work? Vitreolysis involves the application of nanosecond pulses of laser light to evaporate the vitreous opacities and to sever the vitreous strands. During this process, the floater’s collagen and hyaluronin molecules are converted into a gas. The end result is that the floater is removed and/or reduced to a size…

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common eye condition, yet many people don't realize they have it. You get it when there's a problem with a few dozen tiny glands in your eyelids that help make the oil layer of your tears. The most common type, obstructive MGD, happens when the gland openings get clogged, and less and less oil reaches the eye surface. Lipiflow - What is Lipiflow? The Lipiflow procedure is a curative procedure where a device that produces heat and mild lid pressure is applied to the patient's eyelids (most patients state it feels like an eyelid massage),…

View Video How is AMD Diagnosed? The best way to diagnose this disease is through routine eye exams with your retinal specialist. Dr. Patodia also offers specialized tests which determine if there are signs of AMD. Intravenous Fluorescein Angiography (IVFA) Fluorescein angiography is a diagnostic procedure which uses a special camera to take a series of photographs of the retina – the light sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. A special water-soluble dye (fluorescein) is injected into a vein in the hand. The dye then travels through the veins and into the arteries, which circulate throughout the body. As the dye passes through the blood…

Diabetes affects patients in three phases The earliest phase of the disease is known as background diabetic retinopathy. In this phase, the arteries in the retina become weakened and leak, forming small, dot-like hemorrhages. These leaking vessels often lead to swelling or edema in the retina and decreased vision, referred to as ‘macular edema’. The next phase is known as proliferative diabetic retinopathy. In this phase, circulation problems cause areas of the retina to become oxygen-deprived or ischemic. New, fragile vessels develop as the circulatory system attempts to maintain adequate oxygen levels within the retina. This is called neovascularization. Unfortunately, these delicate vessels hemorrhage…

View Video What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a progressive disease of the eye that causes damage to the optic nerve, which is the pathway that carries the image we see to the brain. Optic nerve damage occurs over a period of time – sometimes many years. As it progresses, patients may experience an increasing loss of peripheral vision or “tunnel vision”, with a possibility of complete blindness occurring during the final stages of the disease. Initiating an appropriate glaucoma treatment can prevent the disease from progressing. Unfortunately, any loss of vision that occurs is irreversible. Who is affected by Glaucoma? Glaucoma can affect anyone.…

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View Video How is it treated? This is treated with laser cryopexy pneumatic retinopexy or vitrectomy and scleralbuckle. Retinal Cryopexy --> View Video Dr. Patodia uses a probe that is chilled to -80 degrees Celsius. After administering a small amount of local anaesthetic to the white, external surface of the eye, the probe is applied to the outside wall or white of the eye and a spot weld around the tear is fashioned to secure the tear in place. This prevents an enlargement of the tear or detachment of the retina in a vast majority of cases. After treatment, patients will be given a prescription for antibiotic…