A 65-year-old white male with occasional photopsias is referred from an outside ophthalmologist for a pigmented lesion of his eye. The patient has an extensive cardiac history and a smoking history of 30 packs of cigarettes a year. Visual acuity, intraocular pressure, pupils and anterior segment exam are all normal for both eyes. Dilated fundus … Read more
This video shows the basics of using an Alcon Flex Loop to help initiate the epiretinal membrane peeling. Surgeon: John W. Kitchens, MD, Retina Associates of Kentucky, USA Transcript Dr. Kitchens: So, this is an example of using the Alcon Flex Loop to help with an epiretinal membrane peel. I like to stay with ICG … Read more
This video demonstrates a way to achieve a posterior vitreous detachment using a barbed needle, in cases where the vitreous is adherent to the macula. Surgeon: John W. Kitchens, MD, Retina Associates of Kentucky, USA Transcript Dr. Kitchens: One of the things that can be really tough in certain cases, specifically cases with really adherent … Read more
This video demonstrates some basic tips and techniques for epiretinal membrane peeling with ICG. Surgeon: John W. Kitchens, MD, Retina Associates of Kentucky, USA Transcript Dr. Kitchens: One of the most common procedures that we perform is an epiretinal membrane removal. And it’s always one of the most rewarding as well. Anytime I’m operating on … Read more
This video demonstrates the use of vitrectomy and a large radially oriented sponge in conjunction with a scleral buckle to help repair a retinal detachment. Surgeon: John W. Kitchens, MD, Retina Associates of Kentucky, USA Transcript Dr. Kitchens: Sometimes you just need a lot of external imbrication just in one area. And this is a … Read more
This patient had a failed primary vitrectomy due to PVR and a horseshoe tear. This video demonstrates the use of scleral buckle along with two 106 segmental elements to support the tear adequately and a vitrectomy was performed under air. Surgeon: John W. Kitchens, MD, Retina Associates of Kentucky, USA Transcript Dr. John W. Kitchens: … Read more
Upon completion of this lecture, you will be able to: • Discuss the impact of DRCR on the management of DME • Identify the impact of DRCR studies on diabetic retinopathy • Articulate why/how/when to apply these “pearls” in the clinical setting Lecturer: John W. Kitchens, MD, Retina Associates of Kentucky, USA Transcript Dr. Kitchens: … Read more
In this lecture Dr. Kitchens compares buckling with his favourite sport basketball. The lecture talks about the steps for a successful buckling and how to avoid failures by knowing when to buckle and when not to do a buckle. Lecturer: John W. Kitchens, MD, Retina Associates of Kentucky, USA Transcript Dr. Kitchens: All right, this … Read more
In this lecture Dr. Kitchens shares his opinions about the future of retina. The lecture touches upon the current trends and the future of retina in 1-5 years, 5-9 years and in the distant future in the fields of Surgical retina, medical retina and the socioeconomic impacts of these advances. Lecturer: John W. Kitchens, MD, … Read more