Retina Treatment in North & South Carolina
The Retina and Vitreous Service at Carolina Eye provides a full spectrum of medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the retina, macula, choroid, and vitreous. Our retina surgeons are highly skilled in the management of diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration and have extensive experience in the treatment of conditions such as:
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Retinal detachment
- Vascular occlusive disease
- Macular hole
- Hereditary retinal degeneration
- Ocular inflammation
- Penetrating trauma
- Ocular tumors
We offer a full range of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, allowing examination of the retina, optic nerve, and visual pathway functions. Standardized A- and B-scan ultrasonography is also available in conjunction with a complete consultation or as a separate diagnostic service.
Valeda® Light Therapy for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
A New Treatment Option for Dry AMD
At Carolina Eye Associates, we are committed to bringing our patients the latest advances in retinal care. We offer Valeda® Light Therapy, a non-invasive, light-based treatment for certain patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Valeda is currently available at our Pinehurst/Southern Pines location.
What Is Valeda Light Therapy?
Valeda uses photobiomodulation (PBM), which delivers specific wavelengths of light to the eye. The FDA-authorized technology is intended to improve visual acuity in certain patients with dry AMD.
Dry AMD affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision used in reading, driving, and recognizing faces. Regular eye examinations and retinal imaging help monitor the condition and identify changes in vision.
Who May Be a Candidate?
The FDA-authorized indication includes certain patients with dry AMD who have:
- Best-corrected visual acuity between 20/32 and 20/70
- Medium or large drusen or certain areas of non-central geographic atrophy
- No neovascular maculopathy (wet AMD)
- No center-involving geographic atrophy
Your Retina specialist will review your eye examination, retinal imaging, and overall condition to determine whether Valeda is appropriate for you.
What to Expect During Treatment
Valeda is a non-invasive, in-office treatment that does not involve injections or surgery. Your Retina specialist and clinical team will explain the process and develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs.
Valeda offers another option for patients with dry AMD as treatment approaches continue to evolve.
Is Valeda Right for You?
If you have dry AMD, have been diagnosed with drusen, or have noticed changes in your central vision, talk with a Carolina Eye Associates Retina specialist about your treatment options.
Call 910-295-1501 to learn more or schedule a Retina evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Valeda involve injections?
No. Valeda is a non-invasive, light-based treatment that does not involve injections.
How long does treatment take?
Your clinical team will explain the treatment process and schedule based on your individual treatment plan.
Can everyone with dry AMD receive Valeda?
No. Your Retina specialist will determine whether Valeda is suitable for you based on your individual condition.
Valeda is an FDA-authorized prescription device intended to improve visual acuity in certain patients with dry AMD. Individual results may vary. Your physician will determine whether treatment is appropriate for you.
Supplements for Macular Health
Carolina Eye offers Focus Select, a premium eye supplement designed to provide a daily source of essential vitamins and minerals to promote macular health. Focus Select is based on the formula utilized in AREDS 2, providing a safe, preventative supplement for individuals with Macular Degeneration. Developed by a group of over 400 retina specialists, representing some of the most prestigious retina institutions in the country. Focus Select is a trusted formula developed through scientific research and industry expertise. Ask your doctor if Focus Select is right for you.
Intravitreal injections
An intravitreal (in-tra-VIT-re-al) injection is a procedure to place a medication directly into the space in the back of the eye called the vitreous cavity, which is filled with a jelly-like fluid called the vitreous humor gel. Intravitreal injections are an indispensable tool for our retina specialists to treat a variety of conditions. Diabetic Eye Disease and Age-Related Macular Degeneration and other eye diseases often respond well to eye injections. They can drastically improve a patient’s vision. Eye injections may sound scary. Please watch the video below of what to expect before and after your first eye injection.
Retina Specialists:
For more information on the Retina and Vitreous Service call (910) 295-2100 or toll-free at (800) 733-5357.
