FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Daniel P. Joseph, MD, PhD; M. Gilbert Grand, MD; Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD; Gaurav K. Shah, MD BACK ROW: Matthew A. Thomas, MD; Richard J. Rothman, MD; Kevin J. Blinder, MD; Nicholas E. Engelbrecht, MD; Bradley T. Smith, MD
The physicians of The Retina Institute are nationally and internationally recognized experts in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the retina and vitreous. Although the physicians are known for research and teaching, providing the highest standard of patient care is the primary focus of the practice. The Retina Institute’s team of nine vitreoretinal specialists provides consultative care for all retinal diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease, macular holes, macular scarring or wrinkling, uveitis, infectious diseases of the retina, hereditary retinal abnormalities, ocular oncology, pediatric retinal disease and traumatic injuries.
In addition to performing detailed examinations of the eye, The Retina Institute’s physicians
use state-of-the-art technology in the evaluation of their patients. This includes digital photography, angiography, high-resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography and spectral domain tomography. Treatment, including the use of lasers, cryogenics, intraocular injections of medications or gases and photodynamic therapy, is generally accomplished in The Retina Institute’s offices or at an outpatient facility. Surgery is performed at various sites in St. Louis and West County. Hospitalization is rarely required.
The Retina Institute’s physicians are investigators in many national clinical trials evaluating new therapies for potentially sight-threatening retinal diseases. These trials are always conducted with the highest ethical standards and with the approval of institutional review boards. Patients may be given the opportunity to participate in appropriate clinical studies if they desire.
The Retina Institute is pleased to announce that Sabin Dang, MD, will be joining the practice in August 2017. Dr. Dang completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Trained retinal specialists can diagnose macular degeneration by looking into the eye with a special microscope. Some people don’t realize they have macular degeneration until vision problems are noticeable. Regular eye exams are important, as they can help detect problems before you may even be aware of them.
