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Dr. Yannuzzi is founder of VRMNY as well as vice-chairman and director of the LuEsther T. Mertz Retinal Research Center of the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. He is also founder and president of The Macula Foundation, Inc., which has distributed several million dollars to eye research across the country. Dr. Yannuzzi has made numerous innovative and lasting contributions in imaging, drug development, and therapeutic modalities. He was the first to use oral non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication for the treatment of cystoid macular edema and developed an eye drop to treat this condition. He has described new diseases as well as new associations and manifestations of established entities and photosensitization. He has published over 400 scientific papers and 13 books, which have earned him respect and admiration in the ophthalmic-retinal community. He is well recognized as a devoted and excellent educator, a superb clinical diagnostician, and a prolific organizer of retinal meetings worldwide. Dr. Yannuzzi is the recipient of numerous awards, including an honorary doctorate by the University of Ancona, the Michelson Award for Retinal Vascular Disease, a Distinguished Alumnus Award by Boston University, the Henkind, Gass, and Patz Medals by The Macula Society, the Alcon Research Award, the Herman Wacker Award of the Club Jules Gonin, the Arthur J. Bedelle Award, the Retinal Research Award and the Gass Medal of the Retina Society, the Bietti Medal, the Pisart Award from the Lighthouse International, and the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

The ophthalmologists and retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally known leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases. VRMNY retina doctors have trained and taught at some of the world's finest and most respected academic institutions. The physicians who comprise the best retina specialists in New York are experts in vitrectomy surgery and hold academic appointments at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York University, and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Our ophthalmologists in New York City specialize in treating all medical and surgical retinal conditions, emphasizing macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, the two leading causes of retinal vision loss. With state-of-the-art New York ophthalmology centers in Manhattan, VRMNY is the largest retina vitreous center in the New York Metropolitan area. Our New York ophthalmologists and eye doctors publish more in the foremost peer-reviewed journals than any other private or academic group in the United States. The practice devotes its time and resources to research and developing new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Many current concepts in retinal disease and treatment recognized worldwide were invented at VRMNY. The attention, empathetic concern, and careful approach of the eye care specialists and their support team of retina surgeons explain the success of VRMNY. The over 60 member staff provides a full range of educational, medical, and surgical services. With an emphasis on patient education, the staff delivers compassionate and empowering care. For more information about the Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, our doctors, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, MD, please contact our ophthalmology practice by number: (212) 861-9797. Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York 950 3rd Ave 3rd floor, New York, NY 10022 Tel.: (212) 861-9797 Fax.: (212) 628–0698 Web Address https://www.vrmny.com/ Manhattan, NY Office: https://www.vrmny.com/locations/manhattan/ Our location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/v9rE1BWBd6tsFgPaA https://plus.codes/87G8Q26J+3R New York Nearby Locations: Manhattan, NY Lenox Hill | Upper East Side | Midtown East | Upper West Side 10021 | 10022 | 10023 Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am–5pm Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

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Glaucoma is a progressive disease that eventually robs you of your sight. The disease damages your optic nerve, which carries signals from your retina to your brain. Glaucoma most often is caused by abnormally high pressure inside your eye. Medical treatment, like glaucoma surgery, relieves the pressure in your eye and takes preventative measures to keep the pressure from building again. Laser treatment for glaucoma is common, and when you have the procedure done by the best glaucoma specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, you get the best results. Call the top eye surgeons specializing in glaucoma at VRMNY today. WHAT IS GLAUCOMA? Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve in your eye. The optic nerve enables your vision, as it carries sensory nerve impulses from the retina, which collects the focused light, to your brain. Damage to the optic nerve most often occurs when you have abnormally high pressure within your eye. Anything that blocks the flow of fluid in your eye can increase the pressure, leading to glaucoma. This eye condition threatens your sight in the affected eye. Glaucoma can also cause symptoms such as: - Severe headaches - Eye pain - Nausea and vomiting - Blurred vision - Halos around lights - Eye redness If you notice any of the signs of glaucoma, consult a glaucoma specialist for an early diagnosis. The renowned eye specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York (VRMNY) rely on diagnostic imaging to find the evidence to make a definitive glaucoma diagnosis. The eye practice, with three locations in New York City, has specialized, state-of-the-art equipment to protect your vision. Read more: https://www.vrmny.com/procedures/glaucoma-surgery/ Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York 950 3rd Ave 3rd floor, New York, NY 10022 Tel.: (212) 861-9797 Fax.: (212) 628–0698 Web Address https://www.vrmny.com/ Manhattan, NY Office: https://www.vrmny.com/locations/manhattan/ Our location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/v9rE1BWBd6tsFgPaA https://plus.codes/87G8Q26J+3R New York Nearby Locations: Manhattan, NY Lenox Hill | Upper East Side | Midtown East | Upper West Side 10021 | 10022 | 10023 Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am–5pm Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

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People with diabetes are unfortunately at a higher risk for numerous ocular complications, which can lead to severe vision loss and sometimes even blindness. One of those eye diseases is diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness among Americans. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that damages the blood vessels in the retina. While what exactly causes this damage is not known, poorly controlled blood sugar levels are believed to be a contributing factor. Although diabetic retinopathy can affect persons with Type I or Type II diabetes, persons with Type I diabetes are at a greater risk of developing the disease. Over time, the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy increases. TYPES OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY There are two main categories of diabetic retinopathy: Non-proliferative: The small blood vessels in the retina become damaged and can leak fluid into the retinal tissue. This is called macular edema, which is swelling of the retina in the area that serves central vision. Symptoms of macula edema include blurry vision and loss of portions of the field of vision. Proliferative: Newly formed abnormal blood vessels develop along the surface of the retina and are very fragile. Their fragility can cause them to bleed, which can cause severe vision loss and even blindness. As these vessels proliferate, bleed and subsequently scar, they can detach the retina. These forms of retinal detachment pose unique challenges for the retinal surgeon. Another complication is the obstruction of the outflow path for fluid that is constantly being produced in the eye by newly formed blood vessels. This can lead to dangerously high pressures in the eye and is called neovascular glaucoma. Read more: https://www.vrmny.com/conditions/diabetic-retinopathy/ Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York 950 3rd Ave 3rd floor, New York, NY 10022 Tel.: (212) 861-9797 Fax.: (212) 628–0698 Web Address https://www.vrmny.com/ Manhattan, NY Office: https://www.vrmny.com/locations/manhattan/ Our location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/v9rE1BWBd6tsFgPaA https://plus.codes/87G8Q26J+3R New York Nearby Locations: Manhattan, NY Lenox Hill | Upper East Side | Midtown East | Upper West Side 10021 | 10022 | 10023 Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am–5pm Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

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