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Hemorrhagic Necrotizing Retinitis

Hemorrhagic necrotizing retinitis is the most aggressive inflammatory condition of the eye that an ophthalmologist will encounter. Several conditions can cause this, though it is most likely due to herpes simplex or varicella zoster, syphilis, Behçet’s disease, or Wegener’s granulomatosis.

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Post Injection Endophthalmitis

Intravitreal injections are a very common procedure, performed approximately 6 million times a year in America. That number continues to grow as indications for anti-VEGF therapy increase and the population ages.

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease of progression, as neurons cannot be rejuvenated. Therefor early detection is critical for a successful outcome. Careful monitoring of the patient’s status guides therapy, is the standard of care, and can usually allow prevention of vision loss.

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Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

CRVO is a frequently encountered retinal disease. Risk factors include age, glaucoma, or vascular diseases including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. Furthermore, smoking and taking oral contraceptives increase the risk in otherwise healthy individuals.

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Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion

BRVO is a disease of retinal circulation which may affect a patient’s vision. Macular ischemia, edema, vitreous hemorrhage, or neovascular glaucoma all may occur. The disease is more common with increasing age and in patients with hypertension, diabetes, or hypercholesterolemia.

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