Cataracts Treatment: An Overview of Pediatric Cataracts
Among South Carolina Ophthalmologists, Dr. Edward Wilson performs at least 100 cataract treatment surgeries a year, and in some cases on patients as young as 4-6 weeks old, to remove the cataract. Dr. Wilson explains how the cataract can develop, how a delay in diagnosis can affect the eye, the importance of using a patch following the surgery, and recommends partnering with the child’s pediatrician and the Storm Eye Institute at MUSC if surgery is needed. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Performing a Pediatric Cataract Surgery
Dr. Edward Wilson, a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and one of the experienced South Carolina ophthalmologists at MUSC, walks through the surgery procedure of removing the cataract and implanting a new lens, as well as the necessary follow up visits needed.
The Storm Eye Institute is a leader and innovator in methods and training for pediatric cataracts, and Dr. Wilson discusses clinical trials the university is involved with and the importance, as well as the benefits, of participating in a study. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Amblyopia: An Overview of Amblyopia, “lazy eye”
Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Dr. Edward Wilson talks about the disorder amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye.” One of the South Carolina ophthalmologists at MUSC, Dr. Wilson discusses the causes of the disorder, and what signs a parent should look for if they are concerned their child has amblyopia, and amblyopia treatment. Dr. Wilson also compares the use of an eye patch versus atropine drops as a treatment. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Diabetes Eye Diseases: Retinopathy
Dr. Esther Bowie, a specialist in diseases of the vitreous and retina, talks about diabetic eye disease, or retinopathy. She explains the degenerative process and discusses certain early symptoms of retinal change. Dr. Bowie does note, however, that some patients are asymptomatic during the early stages of diabetes eye disease, emphasizing the importance of ophthalmic examination for people diagnosed with diabetes. In this ophthalmology podcast, she lays out the treatment options for retinopathy and also mentions prognosis. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Vision Loss: Macular Degeneration Treatment
Ophthalmologist Dr. Esther Bowie discusses macular degeneration in this eye health podcast. She explains how early symptoms of degeneration are identified through ophthalmic examination and emphasizes the risk of macular degeneration associated with smoking cigarettes. Dr. Bowie concludes by outlining the course of degeneration from early signs to loss of central vision. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Vision Loss: Retinal Detachment
Dr. Esther Bowie, a specialist in diseases of the vitreous and retina, and one of the South Carolina ophthalmologists at MUSC, discusses the condition of retinal detachment. She describes how it occurs anatomically and notes early symptoms of detachment. In this eye health podcast, Dr. Bowie describes some of the available retinal detachment treatment procedures, which vary based on extent of detachment. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Vision: Outdoor Activity Leads to Better Vision in Children
Kids who spend more time outside - and away from the television set - are less likely to develop myopia, the inability to see things clearly at a distance. In this podcast, the South Carolina ophthalmologists at MUSC discuss eye health services and prevention, especially for children. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Cataracts Treatment: An Overview of Pediatric Cataracts
Among South Carolina Ophthalmologists, Dr. Edward Wilson performs at least 100 cataract treatment surgeries a year, and in some cases on patients as young as 4-6 weeks old, to remove the cataract. Dr. Wilson explains how the cataract can develop, how a delay in diagnosis can affect the eye, the importance of using a patch following the surgery, and recommends partnering with the child’s pediatrician and the Storm Eye Institute at MUSC if surgery is needed. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - May 2, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Performing a Pediatric Cataract Surgery
Dr. Edward Wilson, a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and one of the experienced South Carolina ophthalmologists at MUSC, walks through the surgery procedure of removing the cataract and implanting a new lens, as well as the necessary follow up visits needed.
The Storm Eye Institute is a leader and innovator in methods and training for pediatric cataracts, and Dr. Wilson discusses clinical trials the university is involved with and the importance, as well as the benefits, of participating in a study. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - May 2, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Amblyopia: An Overview of Amblyopia, “lazy eye”
Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Dr. Edward Wilson talks about the disorder amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye.” One of the South Carolina ophthalmologists at MUSC, Dr. Wilson discusses the causes of the disorder, and what signs a parent should look for if they are concerned their child has amblyopia, and amblyopia treatment. Dr. Wilson also compares the use of an eye patch versus atropine drops as a treatment. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - May 2, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Diabetes Eye Diseases: Retinopathy
Dr. Esther Bowie, a specialist in diseases of the vitreous and retina, talks about diabetic eye disease, or retinopathy. She explains the degenerative process and discusses certain early symptoms of retinal change. Dr. Bowie does note, however, that some patients are asymptomatic during the early stages of diabetes eye disease, emphasizing the importance of ophthalmic examination for people diagnosed with diabetes. In this ophthalmology podcast, she lays out the treatment options for retinopathy and also mentions prognosis. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - May 2, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Vision Loss: Macular Degeneration Treatment
Ophthalmologist Dr. Esther Bowie discusses macular degeneration in this eye health podcast. She explains how early symptoms of degeneration are identified through ophthalmic examination and emphasizes the risk of macular degeneration associated with smoking cigarettes. Dr. Bowie concludes by outlining the course of degeneration from early signs to loss of central vision. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - May 2, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Vision Loss: Retinal Detachment
Dr. Esther Bowie, a specialist in diseases of the vitreous and retina, and one of the South Carolina ophthalmologists at MUSC, discusses the condition of retinal detachment. She describes how it occurs anatomically and notes early symptoms of detachment. In this eye health podcast, Dr. Bowie describes some of the available retinal detachment treatment procedures, which vary based on extent of detachment. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - May 2, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
South Carolina Ophthalmologists on Vision: Outdoor Activity Leads to Better Vision in Children
Kids who spend more time outside - and away from the television set - are less likely to develop myopia, the inability to see things clearly at a distance. In this podcast, the South Carolina ophthalmologists at MUSC discuss eye health services and prevention, especially for children. (Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Ophthalmology Podcast - May 2, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
