Medical Retina
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Medical Retina |
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Jerry W. Tsong, M.D.
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What is the Retina? The retina is the light-sensitive tissue which covers the inner surface of the back of the eye. The retina converts light, or an image, into electrical impulses. The retina then sends these impulses, or nerve signals, to the brain. The center part of the retina is called the macula. The macula is used for a person's central vision, such as looking at people's faces or sports scores on the television. What is Medical Retina? The diagnosis and treatment of retinal problems in the office setting is called Medical Retina.
This includes treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, hypertensive retinopathy, vitreous floaters,
retinal tears, and some types of retinal detachments. A Message from Dr. Jerry Tsong, our Medical Retina Specialist Welcome! When you visit our office, your eye health is my top priority. My entire team is dedicated to providing you with compassionate, personalized eye care. My team and I strive to keep current on the latest techniques so we can provide you with the best care and the most optimal results. I am fellowship-trained in Medical Retina and have a special interest in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy. In addition, I am particularly interested in the application of technology for early detection and treatment of eye problems. Often, we can get the best results if problems are caught at their early stages. It is important to me that you leave my office at the end of your visit with all of your questions answered. I welcome you to come in for a consultation and I look forward to meeting you. About Dr. Jerry Tsong Dr. Tsong is a fully-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon. Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Tsong first studied Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he graduated in the top 5% of his class (Phi Beta Kappa). After a brief period of time working at Exxon, he had a change of heart and enrolled in Harvard Medical School. At Harvard, he was inspired by the field of ophthalmology. He realized that, as an eye physician, he could do something very meaningful - to help others by treating and curing blindness. His subsequent postgraduate studies took him around the country. This included an internship at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and residency training at The George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. He then moved to Los Angeles where he completed a fellowship in Medical Retina at USC's world-renown Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Tsong is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. During his medical career, Dr. Tsong has participated in numerous research studies and has published his findings in leading medical journals. He has co-authored a book chapter focusing on wet AMD (in Age-related Macular Degeneration, 2nd Edition. 2007). Since joining Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates, Dr. Tsong has focused on helping the local population take care of their eyes. He works full-time in Greenwich where he performs check-ups for myopia, glaucoma, and healthy eye exams. In addition, he specializes in retinal problems such as vitreous floaters, retinal tears, diabetic eye disease, and AMD. Dr. Tsong's family is originally from Taiwan and he speaks Mandarin Chinese.
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