This edition of the EyeCarePD newsletter is about timeframes for patient referrals for common macular pathologies. We’ve all seen patients with concerning presentations of macular disease. From blood to fluid, it can be confusing for the referring doctor to know how urgently a patient needs to be seen by a specialist. At EyeCarePD, we’re often… Read More
A new term is born intraretinal cystoid lesions
There just isn’t enough information out there when it comes to OCT terminology for intraretinal fluid—specifically, for the purpose of lesion classification in chorioretinal pathologies.
Treating postoperative cystoid macular edema: then and now
This edition of the EyeCarePD newsletter introduces new technology for improving the accuracy of OCT interpretation and highlights advances in the treatment of postoperative cystoid macular edema.
What a difference a little contrast can make
This edition of the EyeCarePD newsletter is about the importance of viewing macular OCT images with different contrast and background color settings.
Pseudocolor or grayscale? That is the question.
This edition of the EyeCarePD newsletter is about the thousands of levels of intensity detected by an OCT device, as well as the difference between viewing images in pseudocolor and grayscale.
What you need to know about inner retinal opacification
Inner retinal opacification is a common finding seen on OCTs for retinal artery occlusions.
Again with the fluid?
Let’s continue the conversation about fluid. But this time, the spotlight is on intraretinal fluid.
Wait, is that really subretinal fluid?
In this newsletter, Dr. David Lederer, CEO of EyeCarePD explains why you should use the term “subretinal fluid” first, before committing to subtle differentiations.
The Ellipsoid Zone and the RPE. A critical differentiation.
Distinguishing between the ellipsoid zone and the RPE is one of the most important steps when qualitatively evaluating an OCT.
What is SHM and why is it important?
EyeCarePD CEO Dr David Lederer has always been a strong proponent of a take on the classic teaching phrase “If you don’t know it, you can’t see it”.
EyeCarePD Newsletter – April 4, 2016
Recent lecture at Eye Health MD, continued interest in OCT, and new cases.