Episode 78: Vision Degrading Vitreopathy with Dr. Jerry Sebag
Dr. Jerry Sebag of the VMR (Vitreous, Macula, Retina) Institute in Huntington Beach, CA joins the program to discuss his background, research, and clinical experience on treatments including vitrectomy for vision degrading vitreopathy, or visually significant vitreous floaters. As per Dr. Sebag’s request you will find a list of relevant articles about this condition for reference below.
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[1:25] Introduction
[1:45] What drew you to ophthalmology, and then to retina?
[3:15] You are well-known for speaking about pars plana vitrectomy for visually-significant vitreous opacities or floaters. How did you first get involved in this field?
[6:15] How do you select patients for this procedure in your practice?
[11:10] How technically do you prefer to perform the surgeries?
[13:35] How do you minimize iatrogenic breaks?
[15:20] Why have retinal specialists been resistant against this surgery? How do you counter this?
[17:30] How does history of detachment in fellow eye affect your decision-making?
[18:58] What do you expect going forward?
[22:40] What would you say to someone trying to “swim upstream” with a new idea?
[25:43] Conclusion
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