Iluvien for diabetic macular edema, a long-term treatment
Iluvien® for diabetic macular edema. The Macula Center is one of the first to use this new breakthrough treatment for diabetic macular edema The Macula Center has expanded the array of leading-edge treatments available to diabetic . . .
Iluvien for diabetic macular edema – our first two years
Two years after our first breakthrough diabetic retinopathy treatment… Iluvien® for diabetic macular edema treatment. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in the blood . . .
Get Lutein in your diet for healthy vision
Several studies have shown that an increase in the consumption of foods rich in certain carotenoids like Lutein, in particular dark green, leafy vegetables, decreases the progression of macular degeneration, a leading cause of . . .
MicroPulse Laser Therapy for retina and glaucoma
Clearwater’s Macula Center is among the first retina practices in Florida to employ the new MicroPulse Laser Therapy for treating retina disease. MicroPulse is a new laser technology that can safely and effectively treat patients . . .
Can your eye doctor predict an impending stroke?
A university study shows certain types of retina problems are early signs of stroke. Research scientists from the University of Sydney in Australia screened the eyes of 3,654 healthy adults for signs of high blood . . .
Gene Therapy and Macular Degeneration
The latest thinking is that macular degeneration is strongly linked to the inherited genes of the ARMD patient. Is gene therapy is the future of macular degeneration treatment? Research has confirmed that diet and . . .
High-tech retina surgery in a Clearwater
State-of-the-art retina surgery in the Tampa Bay area Vision is one of your most important senses. Where to get your retina surgery done is not a small decision. You want experienced hands working on your . . .
The Macula Center in national news
Here is an excerpt from national news coverage on Dr. Deupree and The Macula Center's dedication to quality patient care. From DBusinessNews Tampa Bay - Palm Harbor vitreo-retinal practice, The Macula Center, now features the . . .
World Congress on Artificial Vision
The Eye & The Chip 2006 meeting took place in Detroit. Artificial vision and retinal chip implants were discussed. Harvard Medical School -- International ophthalmologists and researchers met in Detroit in June '06 to discuss . . .