February Is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month

Although many patients experience less severe forms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the condition can sometimes lead to permanent vision loss, especially if not caught early on.

Is it Pink Eye or Uveitis?

If your eyes are red, itchy, and tearing excessively, you might just assume that you have pink eye, which is very common and highly transmittable. However, these symptoms can actually indicate something else, something you might not have heard of until just now: uveitis.

VRC is Proud to Welcome Dr. Louis Maisel to the VRC Family

The Underlying Health Conditions That Increase Your Risk for Vision Loss

Your eyes are not only the window to the soul--they can also be a window into your health. Most people will experience some form of vision loss or impairment in their life, particularly as they age.

Diabetic Eye Disease and the Importance of Early Intervention

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, which is a perfect opportunity for patients to think about their overall health, learn more about how diabetes affects vision, and/or schedule a diabetic eye screening.

VRCNY is a Sponsor of the CAMS 2021 Scientific Conference

VRCNY is a proud sponsor of the CAMS 2021 Scientific Conference! It is an honor to serve the Chinese-American community and partner with like-minded physicians to provide quality healthcare. We hope to continue this great relationship and support CAMS and its cause!

How to Protect Your Eyes at Home

While you might assume that most eye injuries occur in the workplace, especially in high-risk careers, the truth is that many eye injuries actually occur at home.

Retinal Trauma: Three Things to Do

Every year, millions of people around the world experience some kind of eye injury. In cases of blunt force trauma to the eye, these injuries can sometimes cause retinal tears or detachment, which is a medical emergency that can lead to permanent vision loss.

What You Should Know About Retinopathy of Prematurity

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a progressive retinal condition that can occur in babies who are born prematurely.

What Happens to the Retina as We Age?

Many simply assume that worsening vision quality and aging go hand-in-hand and that there’s not much that can be done. However, this is not exactly accurate as there is more to the story of how aging can impact our eyes.