Retinal Diseases/Treatments
Common Diseases
Age-Related Macular Degeneraltion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Flashes & Floaters
Retinal Tear & Detachment
Common Treatments
- Laser Treatment of the Retina
- Intravitreal Injections
- Vitrectomy
- Scleral Buckle
- Photodynamic Therapy
Amsler Grid
Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment for some forms of wet macular degeneration. It involves the injection of the FDA-approved drug, Visudyne™, into the bloodstream, followed by a brief laser treatment. The low energy laser (sometimes referred to as a ‘cold laser’) activating the drug which helps shrink blood vessels, tumors, and leakage. This procedure is performed in our main office in the Texas Medical Center.
