Podcasts about vitreous

On episode #59 of Josh's Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg gets scientific with Haldane B. Doyle, author of OUR VITREOUS WOMB, as they dissect the portrayal of biology in horror and sci-fi fiction.

We have an awesome chat with Author/Biologist/Experimental Agriculturalist - Haldane B. Doyle about biology based scifi novel (Collection of 4 novellas) - "Our Vitreous Womb"Find more about him on his website here: https://haldanebdoyle.com/Within the smallest continent a boundless world is born…Thirty thousand years ago the machine age consumed the world.The only remaining resource was biology.Now, the battle for the Earth is ongoing. Slave empires rule the largest continents -- bastions of technology from the machine age that stripped the planet millennia ago.Hidden at the edge of the world a more vibrant people are rising to challenge them: a lineage who grasped the power of life and death to transmute the human heart.Among them is Oji Anabasi -- podgy, hairy, sex-obsessed and terrified of death. In other words, a typical remnant sapiens on a planet long claimed by a new breed of people.But what could primitive Oji offer such astonishing people?His story, in four parts, is told through the eyes of his wilful mother, bittersweet nursemaid, steadfast wife and ardent advocate.One relic human cannot change the course of evolution, but a single mutation might.*****There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre related.Longing for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub/⁠⁠⁠Join us on Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQ⁠⁠⁠ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode we walk through a case of diabetic retinopathy (DR) with Dr. Al-khersan. This episode focuses less on the granular details of grading DR and more on how to interpret relevant information from a diabetic eye exam.  Learning points from this episode: Common causes for decreased vision in diabetes Vitreous hemorrhage Macular Edema Cataracts  Tractional Retinal Detachment Common causes of decreased vision in ANYONE Misplaced glasses? Presbyopia A framework for taking a solid ocular history for EVERY patient HPI, “what brings you in today?” Past Medical History Medications Drops, if using, frequency, which eye Past Ocular History Past Ocular Surgical History Allergies to drops Glasses Rx Follow-up questions for the patient: Previous intravitreal injections (anti-VEGF, steroids)?  Have they been hospitalized Recent HbA1C, or common at home glucose readings Ocular Vitals: External (bruising, BCC, lesions, proptosis, ptosis) Visual acuity, best corrected Pupils IOP EOM Confrontational VF Slit Lamp findings associated with diabetes Rubeosis iridis  Hyphema Cataracts  Retinal Hemorrhage Vitreous Hemorrhage  Imaging modalities  OCT Fluorescein Angiography  The Lens Pod is a podcast intended for educational uses only and reflects the opinions of the hosts and guests.

We attempt and mostly succeed at a spoiler free discussion to sell you, dear Listener, on reading the four novellas that make up "Our Vitreous Womb" by Haldane B DoyleFind links to buy them here:https://haldanebdoyle.com/There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre related.Longing for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub/⁠⁠⁠Join us on Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQ⁠⁠⁠ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grandpa Bill today talks Eyeball Health-Eyes: The Window to the Soul and Eye Health Grandpa Bill is Asking today: How is Your Overall Eye Health? Interact and Leave Messages at The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Message BoardHello everyone, and welcome to my podcast on the eyeball and eye health. Today, Grandpa Bill is going to talk about how eyes are the gateway to our soul and our perception of the world, and what we can do to keep our eyes strong and sharp. I'll also discuss the inner eye, including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, vitreous humor, retina, optic nerve, macula, and macular holes and degeneration. Eyes as the Gateway to the Soul: Our eyes are often said to be the window to our soul. This is because our eyes can express a wide range of emotions, from joy and love to sadness and anger. Our eyes can also reveal a lot about our health and well-being. Eye Health: Good eye health is essential for a good quality of life. Vision loss can make it difficult to perform everyday activities, such as reading, driving, and working. It can also increase the risk of falls and other injuries. How to Keep Your Eyes Strong and Sharp: There are a number of things you can do to keep your eyes strong and sharp, including: Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Get regular exercise. Don't smoke. Protect your eyes from the sun by wearing sunglasses. Get regular eye exams. The Inner Eye: The inner eye is made up of several different parts, each of which plays an important role in vision. Cornea: The cornea is the clear front part of the eye. It helps to focus light and protect the inner eye. Iris: The iris is the colored part of the eye. It controls the amount of light that enters the eye. Pupil: The pupil is the black opening in the center of the iris. It allows light to pass through to the retina. Lens: The lens is a clear structure that sits behind the iris. It helps to focus light onto the retina. Vitreous humor: The vitreous humor is a gel-like substance that fills the inside of the eye. It helps to support the retina and keep it in place. Retina: The retina is a light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. It converts light into electrical signals that are sent to the brain. Optic nerve: The optic nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that carries electrical signals from the retina to the brain. Macula: The macula is a central part of the retina that is responsible for sharp central vision. Macular holes and macular degeneration: Macular holes and macular degeneration are two common eye conditions that can affect the macula and lead to vision loss. Conclusion: Our eyes are precious gifts that allow us to see the world around us. By taking care of our eye health, we can protect our vision and enjoy a lifetime of good sight. Eyes: The Window to the Soul and Eye Health See Clearly, Live Well: A Podcast on Eye Health Protecting Your Vision: A Podcast on Eye Care Eyesight for Life: A Podcast on Eye Health and Vision The Eyes Have It: A Podcast on Eye Health and Vision Care Your Eyes, Your Health: A Podcast on Eye Care and Vision Additional Notes: Grandpa Bill will be welcoming and interviewing experts in the field of eye health, such as optometrists, ophthalmologists, and vision researchers, to get their insights on different topics related to eye health and vision. Grandpa Bill also shares personal stories about your own experiences with eye health and vision. Be sure to encourage your listeners to ask questions and get regular eye exams. #eyeball #eyehealth #eyes #vision #eyesight #macula #maculardegeneration #retina #optics #cornea #iris #pupil #vitreous #humor #lens --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales/message

TRANSMITIDO EL 6 DE JULIO DE 2023 No pudimos tener episodio de junio 2023, pero fue con justa razón la cual la platicamos al inicio de este episodio que usamos para reponer. Hablamos de nuestras aventuras en el ANIMEX 2023, exploramos el palacio 6 de A Link to the Past, Misery Mire con su respectivo jefe: Vitreous. Y finalizamos con un... ¿cómo vamos con Tears of the Kingdom? ¡Todo sin spoilers! Música Intro, Outro y Kaepora informativo de: Qumu Music https://www.youtube.com/user/qumumusic #Podcast #TheLegendOfZelda #Monterrey

When a posterior capsule rupture occurs during cataract surgery, the standard teaching is that we do an anterior vitrectomy if the hyaloid face is broken and vitreous comes forward. But why is the anterior vitrectomy so important? Is it always 100% necessary? And what are some tips on performing the anterior vitrectomy as safely and effectively as possible. Dr. Uday Devgan, aka The Cataract Coach, joins the podcast. Check out The Cataract Coach at https://www.youtube.com/@UdayDevgan

It isn't often that anterior segment and posterior segment surgeons discuss surgery. New Retina Radio, in a crossover episode with CRST: The Podcast, is changing that by initiating a conversation about surgery for vitreous opacities. John Kitchens, MD, invites retina specialist Maria Berrocal, MD, and anterior segment surgeon Elizabeth Yeu, MD, to chat surgical pearls, patient management tactics, and whether premium IOLs are exacerbating vitreous opacities. Stick around at the end of the episode for some compelling conversation that our editors salvaged from the cutting room floor. This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising.

How can retina surgeons work with optometrists to create a framework that best manages the cases of patients with vitreous opacities? To answer this question, John Kitchens, MD, turns to Tarek Hassan, MD, and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA. The panel discusses how collaboration can transition patients smoothly to surgical consultation, the anatomy of a referral, and if some patients are better suited for surgery than others. This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising.

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Drs. Lediana Goduni, Shriji Patel, and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals.Google Results for Who is an "Eye Doctor" in the US (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2797541)Complications after Posterior Vitreous Detachment (https://ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(22)00514-0/fulltext)Trends in Research Funding and Industry Payments (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2797386)LGBTQ+ Identity and Burnout in Ophthalmology (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00385-3/fulltext)Relevant Financial Disclosures: None relevantYou can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

The vitreous is a jelly-like substance in the eye. Sometimes adults, especially seniors, experience sudden floaters and/or flashes of light. Or, seniors may notice more floaters as they age. Both sets of symptoms may be related to the aging vitreous. Just like jelly, this eye fluid dries up and shrinks over time. As it shrinks, it may pull at the interior parts of the eye. This leads to retinal detachment, macular holes, and retinal tears.What are the risk factors for vitreous problems? When is it dangerous? Listen to this podcast to find out ways to prevent these issues and when to see a doctor.Supplements mentioned in this episode include Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, resveratrol, protease, and Floater Homeopathic Pellets.Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist and Acupuncturist. Check out  https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find the supplements described in this episode and a wealth of vision knowledge.

Enjoyed enormously chatting with Matt Reynolds, MD at Vitreous World about the state of the insight research industry, the need for systemic change in sample, and how to make this change happen. Find out more about Matt and the Voices 4 All initiative here - https://www.voices4all.co.uk/ 

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions:    Heather: Hi, me again! I also had a quick question about the natural flavors listed on the ingredient list for the Daily Fruit and Vegetable powder. What is it? I was under the impression that natural flavors are just another word for artificial flavors but I doubt you would put that in any of your products. Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions!   Amal: Hi Dr Cabral, I've been diagnosed with an inflammatory eye condition called Uveitis in my left eye. Doctors have not looked into what's causing it but I think it is autoimmune. I also seem to have something called lipedema. Everytime I try to detox my body, it will accelerate the inflammation in my eye, causing further damage to the eye. I tried to take iodine and it would help my eye but cause me to rapid fat gain everywhere. I then tried N acetyl cysteine and the same rapid weight gain but it would lower inflammation in the eye and clear my vision. Then I tried chlorella and spirulina and I would feel coolness in my eyes in 10 mins and it would clear my floaters, inflammation and improve vision. However I will gain a lot of body fat within 2 days of taking the chlorella & spirulina. I came across gynostemma herbal tea and I started losing weight within days but my eye would start hurting and I could also feel weakness in my right eye. I'm not sure what to do. I cant lose the weight without hurting my eye and I can't detox my liver or the rest of my body without gaining weight. My hair has become damaged and dry and I have developed a lot of cellulite on my legs and excess fat around my ankles and everywhere else. I am trying to work on gut health Any advice would be helpful.    Alicja: Hi Dr. Cabral, I would love to get your opinion about inducing period with prescription drugs. I lost my periods a while ago, but I'm only 38 so probably too early to be menopausal. 4 years ago I was pregnant and then was breastfeeding my baby for a while. It's been about 2 years since I stopped breastfeeding, but my cycles don't want to return. After having my baby I developed gut issues. Later I also found out I have hypothyroidism and Hashimoto. I've been addressing both. Overall I feel now much better and stronger comparing to where I was a year ago (thanks to moving to a new house and thanks to your protocols. I've done para pro and currently I'm in the muddle of CBO protocol) I should mention that I am underweight (BMI: 16.2) Since I've been feeling better recently, do you think I could now "induce" my period with a medication? Or do you think I should still wait longer until my body decides it's time. I'm not sure if it's good for me to be that long without cycles. I often hear from other women that once first period is induced, next ones come on their own. I tried Vitex in the past but stopped because I didn't feel well taking it. Thank you so much for your answer. I'm forever thankful for all your help.    Paula: Can you do a podcast on adolescent sports medicine or adolescent sports nutrition? Thanks.   Lynn: Hi Dr. Cabral, I've enjoyed your podcast for years now, thank you for such great content. Recently I was diagnosed with posterior vitreous detachment by my optometrist. What would you suggest? Thank you so much Lynn    Zak: Hi Dr. Cabral, I have been looking at taking NMN together with Trans Resveratrol however am concerned about any implications these 2 supplements may have on Hashimotos which I have. I have read a pubmed study suggesting that TSH may increase and that NMN is an antagonist to thyroid hormones? I would love to take NMN for all the benefits mentioned in your previous podcast however have reservations. Are you a able to shed some light on the effects NMN may have on the thyroid in particular Hashimotos? Thanks so much for all your insightful material. 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Drs. Shriji Patel, Safa Rahmani, and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club discussion of three recent publications in major ophthalmology journals:Aflibercept or Bevacizumab First for Diabetic Macular Edema (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2204225)Gas Tamponade for Postoperative Vitreous Hemorrhage Prevention (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00251-3/fulltext)Positioning after Macular Hole Surgery (https://ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(22)00322-0/fulltext)Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, DORC, Genentech, and Regeneron. Drs. Patel, Rahmani, and Zahid have no relevant disclosures.You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Check out Episode 8 of The Body Electric a CoD AP for Promethean: The Created.  If you want to catch the fun live tune in on Twitch; every other Friday 8-11 pm  Please note that we will be taking July off from Twitch, but episodes will continue to air here on the podcast from the "backlog"  Buy Promethean here. Want to join the conversation? Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/gPVH7a9  We are also affiliates with Metallic Dice Games: https://metallicdicegames.com/ref/2478/  Enter the promo code STORYTOLD10 to receive 10% off your order! To help support the show, share it, or rate and review it on your podcast service of choice. To support us financially, please donate on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thestorytold Website: https://www.thestorytoldpodcast.com Instagram: @thestorytoldpodcast Twitter: @storytoldpod Email: thestorytoldpodcast@gmail.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thestorytoldpodcast   Follow Fools Moon Entertainment across social media in the links below:   Instagram: @foolsmoonentertain Twitter: @foolsmoonei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foolsmoonentertainment/   Our music is composed by James Horan. To contact him regarding composition, send him an email: jhoran99@optonline.net

[Kaupallinen yhteistyö BookBeatin kanssa] Hätääntynyt nuori nainen soitti Kalifornian San Diegon hätäkeskukseen ja kertoi, että hänen aviomiehensä oli yhtäkkiä lakannut hengittämästä. Ensihoitajat löysivät 26-vuotiaan Gregory de Villersin ruumiin kotinsa makuuhuoneen lattialta punaisten ruusun terälehtien keskeltä. Aiemmin täysin terve Greg oli yllättäen menehtynyt – mitä oli tapahtunut? Kuoleman taustalta paljastui lopulta useita valheita ja petoksia, sekä erikoinen yhteys Oscar-palkittuun elokuvaan. BookBeat-tarjous: https://www2.bookbeat.fi/?koodi=johtolankoja tai käyttämällä alennuskoodia: johtolankoja Tunnusmusiikki: Nick Castro – Sun Song Lähteet: Glatt, John: Deadly American Beauty https://murderpedia.org/female.R/r/rossum-kristin.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claremont,_California https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamphetamine https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/kristin-rossum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristin_Rossum https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1966150-overview#:~:text=Vitreous%20fluid%20is%20ideal%20for,not%20entirely%20immune%20to%20it. https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fentanyyli https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Beauty_(1999_film)

Drs. Sruthi Arepalli, Avni Finn, and Katherine Talcott join to discuss the June 2022 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered include 27 gauge vitrectomy, heads Up display for retinal surgery, evaluating vitreous floaters, and antithrombotics in retinal surgery.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, DORC, Genentech, and Regeneron. Dr. Finn is a consultant for Allergan and Genentech. Dr. Talcott is a consultant for Genentech, Regenxbio, and Zeiss. Dr. Arepalli has no relevant disclosures.You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

How have innovations in surgical instrumentation created an environment in which surgeons are more comfortable performing vitrectomy for vitreous opacities? In the final episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” a panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, discuss the specific innovations that have improved surgical precision and safety, and review which patients are best suited for prompt referral upon presentation of vitreous opacities.  This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising.

Which elements of examination must optometrists perfect in order to provide an effective referral for patients with vitreous opacities? On this second episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” the panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, review which elements of examination are most relevant for this condition, which imaging platforms are useful (and not so useful) for documenting vitreous opacities, and the appropriate length of time between patient presentation and surgical intervention.  This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising.

We join Dave and Dr Neil around the kitchen table as they discuss eye floaters, the benefits of a good night's sleep, and the feasibility of a musical duet with Gary Barlow.If you want to get in touch with Dave and the good Doctor here's how:Email: doctor@nextdoorpod.comInstagram: @docnextdoorpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can optometrists properly document history for patients presenting with symptomatic vitreous opacities? On this debut episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” a panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, review the specifics of recording symptoms and establishing a timeline for patients with symptomatic vitreous opacities, and discuss whether a standardized methodology for gathering history would have any utility in modern practice.  This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising.

Intravitreous Anti-VEGF vs. Prompt Vitrectomy for Vitreous Hemorrhage from Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (Protocol AB)  Dr Cheryl Au, current medical retinal fellow at Westmead Hospital, explores Intravitreous Anti-VEGF vs. Prompt Vitrectomy for Vitreous Hemorrhage from Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. She was prompted to review the article due to frequent presentation of patients presenting with vitreous haemorrhage from PDR, and the desire to identify evidence-based guidelines for best visual outcomes once intervention is decided. Dr Au explores the robustness of the study, as well as explaining the outcomes and how these can be used to guide clinical practice.View article here 

How can retina surgeons work with optometrists to create a framework that best manages the cases of patients with vitreous opacities? To answer this question, John Kitchens, MD, turns to Tarek Hassan, MD, and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA. The panel discusses how collaboration can transition patients smoothly to surgical consultation, the anatomy of a referral, and if some patients are better suited for surgery than others. 

How can retina surgeons work with optometrists to create a framework that best manages the cases of patients with vitreous opacities? To answer this question, John Kitchens, MD, turns to Tarek Hassan, MD, and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA. The panel discusses how collaboration can transition patients smoothly to surgical consultation, the anatomy of a referral, and if some patients are better suited for surgery than others. 

Complications of PVD (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(21)00552-2/fulltext) Prophylaxis of CME (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2782731) PANORAMA (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2782556)

It isn't often that anterior segment and posterior segment surgeons discuss surgery. New Retina Radio, in a crossover episode with CRST: The Podcast, is changing that by initiating a conversation about surgery for vitreous opacities. John Kitchens, MD, invites retina specialist Maria Berrocal, MD, and anterior segment surgeon Elizabeth Yeu, MD, to chat surgical pearls, patient management tactics, and whether premium IOLs are exacerbating vitreous opacities. Stick around at the end of the episode for some compelling conversation that our editors salvaged from the cutting room floor. 

Perspectives regarding surgery for vitreous opacities (VOs) have shifted in the past several years. How have innovations in surgical instrumentation, visualization, and IOL technology changed how surgeons approach VOs? John Kitchens, MD, sits down with S.K. Steven Houston III, MD, and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, to hear their perspectives on the modern state of VOs, learn about their surgical tactics, and establish how they determine when to send patients to surgery.

Learn the fundamentals of vitreous composition and anatomy; important facts to know for beginning trainees, and higher level facts to memorize for senior trainees studying for boards.

If you suddenly see flashes of light and/or floaters, you might have Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD). This must be checked by an eye doctor immediately. PVD can lead to additional eye problems. The main risk factor is age. Seniors are most likely to have this urgent eye issue. What can the eye doctor do to treat PVD? Unfortunately, the main treatment for PVD has significant potential side effects. Therefore, it's better to prevent Posterior Vitreous Detachment.In this podcast, Dr. Grossman discusses Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and other nutrients that can be helpful for the vitreous. Additionally, Dr. Grossman has prepared several packages on the Natural Eye Care website for PVD -- for example: Natural Eye Care Series: Floaters and Detachments/Nutrient Combo which includes:Natural Eye Care Series: Floaters and Detachments (84 page paperback book)  Dr. Grossman's Advanced Eye & Vision FormulaRelaxed Wanderer which supports Liver Qi, which in Chinese medical theory "Opens to the Eyes" so is the main meridian supporting healthy vision. 

In this episode, Dr. David Boyer discusses a Phase 2 trial studying intravitreal injection of retinal progenitor cells for treatment of eyes with retinitis pigmentosa.

Floaters are the small dark shapes that we see "floating" in our eyes. Floaters come in different shapes from squiggles, strands, specks, and more. You might not even notice them unless you are looking for them. Apart from being annoying, floaters aren't all that dangerous. However, if bright flashes of light accompany them, it could signal that something else is wrong, like retinal detachment. Products mentioned in this podcast:ReVision FormulaFloater Homeopathic Pellets

What causes eye floaters and why can't doctors find the cause? Eye floaters appear in all ages. It's unreal to explain eye floaters only cause is vitreous degeneration. Something else causes eye floaters and once the cause is found then eye floaters can be eliminated.

In dieser Episode widme ich mich einem besonderem Material namens Hydrogel, das dafür dass es so selten erwähnt wird, unglaublich häufig im täglichen Leben Anwendung findet... Willst du einen Kommentar zu dieser Episode oder zu diesem Podcast abgeben, dann gibt es zwei Möglichkeiten. Entweder schreibe mir auf Twitter unter @alltagschemie oder schicke mir einfach altmodisch eine email auf chem.podcast@gmail.com. Quellen 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogel 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrophile 3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyacrylamide 4. https://waterbeads.net/msd-sheet/ 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LncMVXrA-iw (every day uses of these beads 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBkXDxcO-Pg (Good reference) 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE1xk1rlrGg (nice reference) 8. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogel 9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloid 10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gel 11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superabsorbent_polymer 12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-healing_hydrogels 13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogel_agriculture 14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelatin 15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collagen 16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitreous_body

In this episode, I discuss a special group of materials called hydrogels. For something that is hardly ever mentioned publically, it has a surprising amount of uses in the world... I can now be reached on twitter under @ChemistryinEve1 , if you have feedback that you would like to share. Alternatively, you can send an email to chem.podcast@gmail.com . Sources 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogel 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrophile 3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyacrylamide 4. https://waterbeads.net/msd-sheet/ 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LncMVXrA-iw (every day uses of these beads 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBkXDxcO-Pg (Good reference) 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE1xk1rlrGg (nice reference) 8. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogel 9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloid 10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gel 11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superabsorbent_polymer 12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-healing_hydrogels 13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogel_agriculture 14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelatin 15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collagen 16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitreous_body

Sean Henehan talks to Oliver Findl about this ongoing clinical research project, sponsored by ESCRS.

Today, we welcome Danny Pound from Vitreous Humor and The Regrets. In this podcast, I’ve tried to go back and find the origin, the meaning, and the stories behind this genre. In this episode, we go back to the start with Danny Pound. Danny’s band Vitreous Humor in the late 80s was the first band signed to Crank! Records and also their first release in 1994. Along with Boys Life, they were some of the first bands from this label out of the gate for a time that was hugely influential to me. The band broke up before I had a chance to see them and along with The Regrets, bucked the trend of what was supposed to be emo, thoughts around it and one of the true pioneers in this scene. They aren’t talked about enough and the best part, Danny is still making music today. Learn more at DannyPound.Bandcamp.com

Today, we welcome Danny Pound from Vitreous Humor and The Regrets. In this podcast, I’ve tried to go back and find the origin, the meaning, and the stories behind this genre. In this episode, we go back to the start with Danny Pound. Danny’s band Vitreous Humor in the late 80s was the first band signed to Crank! Records and also their first release in 1994. Along with Boys Life, they were some of the first bands from this label out of the gate for a time that was hugely influential to me. The band broke up before I had a chance to see them and along with The Regrets, bucked the trend of what was supposed to be emo, thoughts around it and one of the true pioneers in this scene. They aren’t talked about enough and the best part, Danny is still making music today. Learn more at DannyPound.Bandcamp.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)

This week, we review an organized differential diagnosis for vitreous hemorrhage for when you encounter it in the emergency room and clinic.

190. Fracgp - Kfp - Ophthalmology - Vitreous Haemorrhage by Dr Thomas Perkins

In this Episode, Luke Burton and I discuss his residency in Cambridge at Girton College and the realities of true isolation. We talk about his circling of painting in work that involves a cartoon-like shorthand that withstands a lot of manipulation such as stretching,warping and flattening. We revisit his recent show at Picnic Gallery in Peckham, which was constantly opening and closing and showed stacks of sports equipment in graphic totems to the closing down high street and seem now in memory to preempt the closure of so many shops and the cancellation of all sport. We discuss Pandemic poetry, miniatures, problems of display and drawing and the ornamental, ending with thoughts on the decorative and snooker (Ronnie O'Sullivan.) Image: Gene. Vitreous enamel on copper. 2020 Links: Luke will be having solo shows at Girton College, Cambridge and Bosse & Baum, London in late September. Some of his enamels are on view as part of Preview London on the digital platform Artland (this show migrated from a physical space after Covid-19) at: https://www.artland.com/viewing-rooms/ck8hhmwksax7o07829wqiz5cs Picnic Gallery - https://www.picnicgallery.com/exhibitions/luke-burton-podium-sales Link to Adorno's Minima Moralia - https://www.versobooks.com/books/3143-minima-moralia Ronnie's fastest ever maximum clearance of 147 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3C7I5lRZII http://www.bosseandbaum.com/luke-burton/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emma-cousin/support

In this episode I cover posterior vitreous detachment.If you want to follow along with written notes on posterior vitreous detachment go to https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/ophthalmology/posteriorvitreousdetachment// or the ophthalmology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.This episode covers features, presentation, diagnosis and management of posterior vitreous detachment.The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

After some hilariously funny banter, timp, Daaanty, & Hurfydurfy begin the episode by discussing the usual Main and Challenge Cup tournament bracket updates, followed by discussion of a newly discovered glitch called Ice Breaker and some updates to the Racing Council (gg Daaanty!). Later, they tackle several fetch questions, a puzzler, a correction, and an upcoming Mystery Multiworld Community event being hosted by—oh hey—Daaanty again. Dang that guy stays busy! FEATURE: The Go Mode Crew is proud to welcome back ALTTPR & NMG runner Eriror to tackle optimal, nominal, and emergency strats for Kholdstare, Lanmolas, Moldorm, Mothula, Trinexx, & Vitreous. 4:50 - Main Tourney Top 4ish 8:50 - Challenge Cup Top 8ish 11:45 - New Glitch “Ice Breaker” 14:35 - Racing Council Turnover BOSSES PART II 25:45 - Welcome Back Eriror 28:35 - Kholdstare 41:25 - Lanmolas 52:50 - Moldorm 1:00:15 - Mothula 1:10:30 - Trinexx 1:18:30 - Vitreous 1:33:20 - Fetch Questions 1:50:20 - Puzzler & 50K Seed Analytics Corrections 1:59:30 - GMP Mystery Event & Bi-Weekly Seeds LINKS (visit gomodepodcast.com for full urls) 2019 Fall Tournament Challonge | Match Schedule WeightyWords vs. Doomtap Game 3 Challenge Cup Challonge | Match Schedule Ice Breaker Glitch Write-up ALTTPR Racing Council (Updated Feb. 4, 2020) BOSSES PART II NMG% Boss Strat Guides | Boss Damage Table | Vitreous NMG strats (w/ timecode) V31 50K Seed Analytics Corrections GMP Community Mystery Multiworld Event Interest Form | Multiworld Setup Help Follow Eriror on Twitch | on Twitter Eriror vs. iiYoshii Game 3, 2nd German Tournament Follow Us on Twitter | Join Our Discord to discuss the Bi-Weekly Seed

After some hilariously funny banter, timp, Daaanty, & Hurfydurfy begin the episode by discussing the usual Main and Challenge Cup tournament bracket updates, followed by discussion of a newly discovered glitch called Ice Breaker and some updates to the Racing Council (gg Daaanty!). Later, they tackle several fetch questions, a puzzler, a correction, and an upcoming Mystery Multiworld Community event being hosted by—oh hey—Daaanty again. Dang that guy stays busy! FEATURE: The Go Mode Crew is proud to welcome back ALTTPR & NMG runner Eriror to tackle optimal, nominal, and emergency strats for Kholdstare, Lanmolas, Moldorm, Mothula, Trinexx, & Vitreous. 4:50 - Main Tourney Top 4ish 8:50 - Challenge Cup Top 8ish 11:45 - New Glitch “Ice Breaker” 14:35 - Racing Council Turnover BOSSES PART II 25:45 - Welcome Back Eriror 28:35 - Kholdstare 41:25 - Lanmolas 52:50 - Moldorm 1:00:15 - Mothula 1:10:30 - Trinexx 1:18:30 - Vitreous 1:33:20 - Fetch Questions 1:50:20 - Puzzler & 50K Seed Analytics Corrections 1:59:30 - GMP Mystery Event & Bi-Weekly Seeds LINKS (visit gomodepodcast.com for full urls) 2019 Fall Tournament Challonge | Match Schedule WeightyWords vs. Doomtap Game 3 Challenge Cup Challonge | Match Schedule Ice Breaker Glitch Write-up ALTTPR Racing Council (Updated Feb. 4, 2020) BOSSES PART II NMG% Boss Strat Guides | Boss Damage Table | Vitreous NMG strats (w/ timecode) V31 50K Seed Analytics Corrections GMP Community Mystery Multiworld Event Interest Form | Multiworld Setup Help Follow Eriror on Twitch | on Twitter Eriror vs. iiYoshii Game 3, 2nd German Tournament Follow Us on Twitter | Join Our Discord to discuss the Bi-Weekly Seed

After some hilariously funny banter, timp, Daaanty, & Hurfydurfy begin the episode by discussing the usual Main and Challenge Cup tournament bracket updates, followed by discussion of a newly discovered glitch called Ice Breaker and some updates to the Racing Council (gg Daaanty!). Later, they tackle several fetch questions, a puzzler, a correction, and an upcoming Mystery Multiworld Community event being hosted by—oh hey—Daaanty again. Dang that guy stays busy! FEATURE: The Go Mode Crew is proud to welcome back ALTTPR & NMG runner Eriror to tackle optimal, nominal, and emergency strats for Kholdstare, Lanmolas, Moldorm, Mothula, Trinexx, & Vitreous. 4:50 - Main Tourney Top 4ish 8:50 - Challenge Cup Top 8ish 11:45 - New Glitch “Ice Breaker” 14:35 - Racing Council Turnover BOSSES PART II 25:45 - Welcome Back Eriror 28:35 - Kholdstare 41:25 - Lanmolas 52:50 - Moldorm 1:00:15 - Mothula 1:10:30 - Trinexx 1:18:30 - Vitreous 1:33:20 - Fetch Questions 1:50:20 - Puzzler & 50K Seed Analytics Corrections 1:59:30 - GMP Mystery Event & Bi-Weekly Seeds LINKS (visit gomodepodcast.com for full urls) 2019 Fall Tournament Challonge | Match Schedule WeightyWords vs. Doomtap Game 3 Challenge Cup Challonge | Match Schedule Ice Breaker Glitch Write-up ALTTPR Racing Council (Updated Feb. 4, 2020) BOSSES PART II NMG% Boss Strat Guides | Boss Damage Table | Vitreous NMG strats (w/ timecode) V31 50K Seed Analytics Corrections GMP Community Mystery Multiworld Event Interest Form | Multiworld Setup Help Follow Eriror on Twitch | on Twitter Eriror vs. iiYoshii Game 3, 2nd German Tournament Follow Us on Twitter | Join Our Discord to discuss the Bi-Weekly Seed

Dr. Vander from Wills Eye Hospital discusses the effect of vitreous tap on the management of 60 cases of endophthalmitis post intravitreal anti-VEGF injections. The discussed article:  Changes in Management Based on Vitreous Culture in Endophthalmitis After Intravitreal Anti-vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Injection. Patel SN, Storey PP, Pancholy M, Obeid A, Wibbelsman TD, Levin H, Hsu J, Garg SJ, Dunn JP, Vander JF. Am J Ophthalmol. 2019 Nov;207:224-231. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.06.008. Epub 2019 Jun 13

Perfect vision is described as 20/20 Vision. How can you make that happen for the year 2020? Here are some ideas to get you going.

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This is probably the last segment of this series but I wanted to cover the last common INCEL talking point about how vapid vain and egotistical they see most women are in dating and relationships --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this webinar, you will learn: - The complete workflow for in situ cryo-electron tomography - How subtomogram averaging within the cell yields native-state structures of macromolecular complexes (e.g., the asymmetric and dilated nuclear pore of algae) - How mapping these structures back into the native cellular environment reveals new molecular interactions that are only accessible by this technique (e.g., the binding of cargo to COPI-coated Golgi membranes and the tethering of proteasomes to the nuclear pore). Cryo-electron tomography can visualize macromolecular structures in situ, inside the cell. Vitreous frozen cells are first thinned with a focused ion beam and then imaged in three dimensions using a transmission electron microscope. This transformative method has the power to revolutionize our understanding of cell biology, revealing native cellular architecture with molecular clarity.

This episode answers questions related to Visual Snow, the uses of glutathione, Idiopathic Juxtafoveal Tillandsia Ectasis, Lattice degeneration, Vitreous syneresis, Myopia, dry-eye syndrome, ocular migraines, white dot syndrome, and floaters. Question 1 0:37 - 6:55 What is visual snow? Can eye drops or any of your eye exercises help? Question 2 6:55 - 12:59 Dr. Berne, has your glutathione drops ever given someone a chronic cough? I read where it is sometimes given to asthma sufferers to clear their passages. Maybe I am allergic to glutathione? Thank you! Question 3 12:59 - 20:06 I have a rare retinal disease called Idiopathic Juxtafoveal Tillandsia Ectasis. I was wondering if you ever heard of it and are you treating people with it? I've had this condition for about 10 years. I am not interested in laser or eye injections. Thank you. Question 4 20:06 - 24:51 Hello, Dr. Sam. I have listed all my eye diagnoses below. What do you recommend in terms of supplements, eye exercises (I don't know which ones to do), or essential oils.    Lattice degeneration in both eyesVitreous syneresis of both eyes. Dry eye syndromeMyopia (Right sphere -1.0 and left sphere -2.0)Ocular migraines caused by bright light with zigzag and flashes.1+ nuclear sclerotic cataracts in both eyes. Thank you SO VERY MUCH in advance for your help and also I LOVE your email articles and podcasts!! Question 5 24:51 - 32:08 Hi! I had Lasik surgery when I was 18 years old and now I'm 30 years old. Within the past 2 years I developed white dot syndrome in my left eye and I wanted to know if this diagnosis is related to the Lasik surgery? Is there anything I can do save my vision in my left eye? I have also had an increase of floaters in both eyes and just recently have developed strain where I can feel it in the nerves and muscles of the eyes. On top of all of that I've had dry eyes ever since I got the Lasik done. My question is there anything I can do? I'm still very young and don't want my vision and these feelings to get worse. Thank you!

This episode answers questions related to Visual Snow, the uses of glutathione, Idiopathic Juxtafoveal Tillandsia Ectasis, Lattice degeneration, Vitreous syneresis, Myopia, dry-eye syndrome, ocular migraines, white dot syndrome, and floaters. Question 1 0:37 - 6:55 What is visual snow? Can eye drops or any of your eye exercises help? Question 2 6:55 - 12:59 Dr. Berne, has your glutathione drops ever given someone a chronic cough? I read where it is sometimes given to asthma sufferers to clear their passages. Maybe I am allergic to glutathione? Thank you! Question 3 12:59 - 20:06 I have a rare retinal disease called Idiopathic Juxtafoveal Tillandsia Ectasis. I was wondering if you ever heard of it and are you treating people with it? I've had this condition for about 10 years. I am not interested in laser or eye injections. Thank you. Question 4 20:06 - 24:51 Hello, Dr. Sam. I have listed all my eye diagnoses below. What do you recommend in terms of supplements, eye exercises (I don't know which ones to do), or essential oils.    Lattice degeneration in both eyesVitreous syneresis of both eyes. Dry eye syndromeMyopia (Right sphere -1.0 and left sphere -2.0)Ocular migraines caused by bright light with zigzag and flashes.1+ nuclear sclerotic cataracts in both eyes. Thank you SO VERY MUCH in advance for your help and also I LOVE your email articles and podcasts!! Question 5 24:51 - 32:08 Hi! I had Lasik surgery when I was 18 years old and now I'm 30 years old. Within the past 2 years I developed white dot syndrome in my left eye and I wanted to know if this diagnosis is related to the Lasik surgery? Is there anything I can do save my vision in my left eye? I have also had an increase of floaters in both eyes and just recently have developed strain where I can feel it in the nerves and muscles of the eyes. On top of all of that I've had dry eyes ever since I got the Lasik done. My question is there anything I can do? I'm still very young and don't want my vision and these feelings to get worse. Thank you!

Ben Miller talks to John Stuart Gordon about glass formed by the Trinity nuclear test and a stained-glass window smashed by a dining hall worker in 2016.

Do you know about myopia? Do you know it can affect more than just the quality of your eye sight? Do you know it can affect the health of the retina? Do you know a frequent error that occurs during cataract surgery? Do you know that frequent error can serverely affect the health of the retina? I learned from my eye doctor in Prishtina, Kosovo, what my eye doctor in Amelia Island, Florida, failed to tell me about myopia, cataract surgery, and potential retina complications....complications that can cause loss of sight. This informative and dramatic podcast details my experiences from Madrid to Kosovo and...how many times I came close to losing my sight.  And, note, unfortunately, the story continues after this podcast, first released in early 2018. Watch for a follow up podcast on this channel. Diann@DiannAbroad.com DiannAbroad.com   Copyright 2018 DiannAbroad  All Right Reserved.         

Author: Erik Verzemnieks, M.D. Educational Pearls Posterior vitreous detachment is the tearing of the lining in the back of of the eye. Patients often present with loss of vision and floaters. Diagnosis can be made with US. This is a benign diagnosis, but 10-15% can progress to retinal detachment , so follow up  with ophthalmology is recommended. References: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/513226

Drs. Ajay Kuriyan and Daniel Chao join Jay for a group discussion of two recent articles: one in Ophthalmology looking at diabetic retinopathy severity progression in the FAME study (link: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0161642016314336) and another in the American Journal of Ophthalmology examining outcomes of intravitreal bevacizumab for diabetic vitreous hemorrhage (link: http://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(17)30023-5/abstract).

This week Gabe and Tycho create the comic Vitreous Humor. See the finished comic at https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2016/12/30/the-eyes-have-it

This week Gabe and Tycho create the comic Vitreous Humor.

With this episode describing the Vitreous humor, we step into the world of video. This audio podcast is the audio transcript of the video available on Youtube from the same loved producer, the Team OphthoCast. This episode has two references to the the images which are available on the video version. We will post the link to the video shortly.

Guest: Yasir Sepah, MD Deptartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE

Guests: Liliana Werner, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor John A. MoranEye Center University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah   Gerd U. Auffarth, MD, FEBO Chairman Department of Ophthalmology University of Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany

Welcome to Episode 59 of Brain Software with Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson! NLP, hypnosis, personal development, we cover it all. If you want to learn hypnosis online make sure you check out the Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy   Here are the show notes for this episode: Mike is 62 now, and has no more problems with vitreous detachment, after a retinologist exam involving what was essentially a vaginal speculum in the eye. Chris emailed thousands of people and got birthday greetings for Mike, from students and listeners around the world. If you didn’t respond, Chris wants you to know that you failed him. The first ever disempowering question! Use it if your life is going too well, and you need to screw it up a bit. Some people actually live their lives like this! Instant inductions discussed. Want to know what’s going to be happening in the hypnosis world in 18 months to 2 years? You’ll hear it here first… Mike killed and buried the progressive relaxation induction a few years ago. Other trainers are now finally getting around to attending the funeral. Can you take credit for a sentence? Mike and Chris say NO! Is there a magic sentence that will automatically, and in seconds, induce trance? NO again! Without preparation, nobody goes into, or at least stays in trance…Set up is essential to do good hypnotic work. Chris recommends Mike’s excellent blog post on hypnotic preparation. You can see it at: MikeMandelHypnosis.com/prehypnosis Without rapport you’re wasting your time. Were there really 24 strangers in the lobby of the Holiday Inn, standing around in trance? Nope. Being liked can get you almost anything in therapy, hypnosis, or even life. Mike explains that car salesmen are matched to you when you approach the showroom. The Yes Set depotentiates resistance. The Compliance Set creates automatic obedience. Mike’s new favourite word is membrane. Therapy via earbuds? Hmmmm….It worked for the pick-up artists. Failure is only feedback, and it’s essential to learning. Principles vs. specific techniques The May 2015 Architecture of Hypnosis class has one space available. The June AoH course still has some availability. MINDSCAPING is coming up in June and there is no prerequisite to attend. Metaphor: Little Matty’s Ghost…(Mike says 58 Woodington Ave., but it was actually 504 Milverton Blvd.) Mike ends with an original song and does his rather stupid Tom Waits impression. Empowering Question: None today; just the disempowering one…I think… Closing Metaphor: Little Matty’s Ghost and the lightning bolt.

Interview with Michael Engelbert, MD, PhD, author of Enhanced Vitreous Imaging Technique With Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography for Evaluation of Posterior Vitreous Detachment

Despite playing a festival in Longford the night before, Paul Savage of O Emperor managed to find time to drop in Irish Beats to chat about their new album Vitreous, how the band built and then nearly destroyed their own studio and he dishes dirt on their dummer's fashion sense. Paul also performed an acoustic version of 'This Is It' from the album.

Intro: -Vitreous floaters are very common, require no treatment, but are uncomfortable and accompanied by light flashes or peripheral vision loss, they may indicate a retinal detachment. -Glaskörper-Trübungen (Mouches volantes) sind häufig, erfordern meist keine Behandlung, sind aber unangenehm, von Lichtblitzen-Begleitung oder peripherem Sehverlust begleitet sind sie ein Warnzeichen für eine Netzhautablösung. What is the vitreous? The vitreous body (humor) is a more or less clear gelatinous mass and occupies the entire space of the cavity of the eyeball between the posterior surface of the lens and the retina.  The vitreous is important in the first months of life in formation of the eye, but has no special function exept for maintenance of its transparency which is important for vision, intraocular pressure and providing a passage for metabolites. The vitreous occupies four fifths of the volume of the eye and weights about 4.0 g. It contains no vessels and no nerves. The vitreous body is composed of many small "bags" and communicating channels, convex posteriorly and to the sides, anteriorly there is a slight depression in which the lens is located. A central canal (Cloquet's canal) with a diameter about 2 millimetres becomes wider as it approaches the optic nerve.  Peripherally it is very close with the inner retina, and is fixed to the anterior part of the eye, described as "vitreous base".  The strength of fixation depends on the location: optic disc> macula> retinal vessels> retinal tissue. The vitreous is 99% water and 1% is formed bei special collagen fibers and hyaluronic acid. Is the vitreous important? Yes! These fibers form a wondrous network. Over the years, or in special situations (myopia, inflammation, accidents) these delicate nets decompose, fibers clump together and liquid filled spaces arise. The fluid in theses spaces has no "shock absorbing vitreous network" around it, and moves without restriction leading to a stronger force development on the attached retina. The possibility of a retinal tear and a possible retinal detachment increases, particularly at the vitreous base. Are changes of the vitreous important? Sometimes. In every person, the vitreous body changes over the years. This is a normal process. Typically, the transparency is reduced and these fibrillar aggregates are seen as "dancing midges". These opacities are seen only with sufficient light, for example, looking on a white wall, the snow or at the blue sky 90 degrees from the sun. However, one must never look at the sun. In the dark, these opacities are invisible. It is very disturbing when one moves from light into the fog, whene the eye is then illuminated diffusely and " hundreds of flies" suddenly appear. This is not dangerous, but can interfere, especially in people who are very dependent on their eyes as photographers and illustrators. Therapy against vitreous floaters? In this situation "patience" helps as the cloudiness moves along the force of gravity and thus out the optical axis. This can unfortunately take months. In appropriate cases, a direct laser treatment of the floaters may be considered. Uncomfortable it can be when suddenly extraordinarily many new floaters occur, associated with flashes or a  "lightning". These flashes can be a sign of a more powerful traction of the vitreous to the retina. The retina is relatively tough and usually nothing happens. Nevertheless, a check carried out at an eye doctor is important. With excessive traction a tear in the retina may occur, opening an entry to the subretinal space. Sometimes these holes heal on their own. In critical situations, a hole is sealed off with a laser beam, so that the tear can not go further, but it takes up to two weeks untill the laser spots are strong enough. If the lesion is progressing only surgery can help: from the outside of the eye (scleral buckling) or inside (vitrectomy). These surgeries show very good results,

Host Neil Bressler, MD, interviews Jennifer Lim, MD, and Judy Kim, MD. Dr. Neil Bressler leads a discussion on the management of patients with age-related macular degeneration. The participants consider a range of issues, including their approach to antibiotic use, the real-world implication of the published CATT outcomes, and the challenge of motivating patients who may be discouraged by a long-term regimen of intravitreal injections. (November 2011)

A conversation between Judy Kim, MD, and Neil M. Bressler, MD. Dr. Neil Bressler, chair of the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR.net), discusses this year

A conversation between Judy Kim, MD, and Yale Fisher, MD. Dr. Yale Fisher discusses his new educational website (www.ophthalmicedge.org) that combines short lectures with a video library, which captures real-time imaging and pattern recognition for a variety of ultrasonic B-Scan diagnoses. (December 2010)

Host Neil Bressler, MD, discusses macular degeneration with Carl Regillo, MD, and George Williams, MD. The conversation considers the AREDS vitamin formula, how to monitor disease risk and approach treatment options, and finally how to help patients and their families cope with potential vision loss. (October 2009)

Paper Discussed: Staining of vitreous with triamcinolone acetonide in retained lens surgery with phacofragmentationSuleyman Kaynak, Lider Celik, MD, Nilufer Kocak, MD, F. Hakan Oner, Tulin Kaynak, MD, Guray CingilJournal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2006 January; 32:56–59Guest: Lider Celik, M.D.OphthalmologistRetina Center Izmir, Turkey

Paper Discussed: Kuppermann BD, Thomas EL, de Smet MD, et al. Safety results of two phase III trials of an intravitreous injection of highly purified ovine hyaluronidase (Vitrase) for the management of vitreous hemorrhage. American Journal of Ophthalmology, October 2005, 140(4) p585-97 Guest: Baruch D. Kuppermann, MD, PhD Chief of the Retina Service Professor of Ophthalmology University of California, Irvine Irvine, California