Retinal Consultants Medical Group, Inc.

Season’s greetings from Retinal Consultants Medical Group. We wish you a joyful holiday season filled with health, peace, and happiness. Thank you for your trust in our care! #retinacare #retinahealth #eyehealth #ophthalmology #visioncare #eyehealth #retinaspecialist #patientcentricity

This holiday season, consider thoughtful gifts that support loved ones with retinal conditions. Practical items like pocket magnifiers, cordless lamps, or yellow-filter glasses can enhance their daily routines, while creative options like audiobook subscriptions or donations to retinal research honor their unique needs. Show your care with a meaningful gift that makes an impact: https://lnkd.in/eV5nbGaT #retinacare #retinahealth #eyehealth #ophthalmology #visioncare #eyehealth #retinaspecialist #patientcentricity

Researchers at the NIH have discovered that the UBAP1L gene is linked to rare inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), which can cause severe vision loss. This discovery paves the way for better genetic testing and the development of targeted therapies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eF_YeqEu #RetinaCare #EyeHealth #Ophthalmology #VisionCare #EyeCare #RetinaSpecialists #patientcentricity

One of our initiatives for 2024 was to increase collaboration between our clinic and research teams at the site level. All of our RCA Research sites across the country developed and implemented their own strategies to encourage more collaboration between their clinic and research staff. Congratulations to our collaboration winners for going above and beyond on this initiative! #RCAResearch #SavingSightThroughInnovation #reserach #collaboration

Popping a Champagne cork might be festive, but it can also be dangerous – with corks flying up to 50 mph, serious eye injuries are a real risk. Ensure safety by chilling the bottle, avoiding shaking, and pointing it away from others. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dQFqtpk #retinacare #retinahealth #eyehealth #ophthalmology #visioncare #eyehealth #retinaspecialist #patientcentricity

Harrow has announced the relaunch of Triesence, a preservative-free synthetic corticosteroid (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension) approved by the FDA for visualization during vitrectomy and for treating ocular inflammatory conditions resistant to topical corticosteroids. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5MZS6PH #RetinaCare #EyeHealth #Ophthalmology #VisionCare #EyeCare #RetinaSpecialists #patientcentricity

June Image of the Month: Asteroid Hyalosis, provided by Inara Pimentel at Vitreoretinal Consultants. No this isn't a snow globe, but asteroid hyalosis! Asteroid Hyalosis is characterized by calcium-lipid asteroid bodies that are suspended in the collagen fibrils of the vitreous. We aren't entirely sure what causes asteroid hyalosis, but it is almost always a benign process and surprisingly, does not cause visual disturbance. Very rarely is any intervention necessary to treat this process. While it is fun to look at, it can make accurate examination and imaging of the retina more challenging. Keep an EYE out for next month's featured image!

May Image of the Month: Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, provided by Kristen Wagner at Tennessee Retina. In this photo we see a classic example of CMV retinitis, characterized by the distribution of the retinitis along a retinal vessel with associated hemorrhages. Patients affected by CMV retinitis are almost always immunocompromised, and the disease was rampant among patients affected by the AIDS epidemic. Now with antiretroviral therapy, the incidence of the disease has fallen precipitously. Treatment of the infection requires antiviral medications, which may be given intravitreally, orally, or intravenously, as well as treatment of the underlying immunodeficiency. Similar to patients with acute retinal necrosis, patients with CMV retinitis are at an elevated risk of developing a retinal detachment due to breaks in the retina in areas of retinitis. Keep an EYE out for next month's featured image!

We are thrilled to announce that our stunning new office in Tracy is now open and ready to welcome patients! We eagerly anticipate delivering outstanding retinal care to our patients in the Tracy area and beyond!

We’re grateful for feedback like this! It’s always rewarding to hear how our patients appreciate the expertise and care provided by Dr. Equi and our dedicated team. Thank you for trusting us with your eye health! #retinacare #retinahealth #eyehealth #ophthalmology #visioncare #eyehealth #retinaspecialist #patientcentricity