"Compared to a CVS, Walgreen's, Rite Aid, etc., a compounding pharmacy custom makes (like Steve D says) drugs, ointments, etc not mass produced by manufacturers.
They can also repackage drugs. In the case of Avastin, Avastin is purchased in…"
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Randall Wong, M.D. commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Diabetics With Eye Problems'"Amanda02,
The difference between Lucentis and Avastin has to do with FDA approval and compounding pharmacies.
Avastin is not FDA approved for the eye. Hence, the manufacturer can not package smaller "eye" doses. Instead, a…"
Randall Wong, M.D. commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Diabetics With Eye Problems'"Leata,
Avastin is not FDA approved for diabetic macular edema whereas Lucentis is FDA approved. Both drugs are made by Genentech and are remarkably similar. Lucentis blocks more types of VEGF than Avastin.
Avastin, used in chemotherapy, is approved…"
David (dns) left a comment for Randall Wong, M.D."After watching your videochat here on tuD, I requested a fluorescin angiogram simply as a precaution. The results were quite good, and now I have a baseline yardstick for future reference. Thanks very much for the excellent advice!"
Randall Wong, M.D. commented on Mike's video
TuDiabetes Live Interview with Retina Specialist Randall Wong, MD
"Dear Karen,
Sorry. There are plenty of retina specialists out your way, though!
Thanks for the comment!.
r"
Marie B left a comment for Randall Wong, M.D."Hi Dr. Wong, would you consider giving us a donation of any size as part of our current fundraising campaign?
http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/let-s-celebrate-tudiabetes-6th-birthday
We want to be able to reach even more PWDs and be able to…"
Randall Wong, M.D. commented on Mike's videoTuDiabetes Live Interview with Retina Specialist Randall Wong, MD
"Shoshana27,
Best of luck. Thank you for the kind words. Keep fighting!
r"
Randall Wong, M.D. is attending Emily Coles's event
Live interview with Retina Specialist Randall Wong, MD at TuDiabetes homepage
February 1, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm
1-2pm Pacific timeWhat time is this where you are?Dr. Wong introduces himself:"I am a retina specialist practicing in Fairfax, Virginia, USA. As a retina specialist, I diagnose and treat retinal disorders such as macular degeneration, retinal detachments and diabetic retinopathy.I started a website www.retinaeyedoctor.com about 4 years ago. It has over 450…See More
Randall Wong, M.D. replied to jwinc's discussion 'Anemia and PDR' in the group Diabetics With Eye Problems"Shoshan27,
You are welcome. I hope it made some sense. Was up late in anticipation of this storm hitting the East coast and was a bit groggy.
r"
Randall Wong, M.D. replied to jwinc's discussion 'Anemia and PDR' in the group Diabetics With Eye Problems"Dear jwinc,
1. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a result of retinal ischemia.
2. As you stated correctly, any ischemic tissue is not receiving sufficient oxygen due to lack of blood supply.
3. Diabetes causes ischemia due to insufficient…"
Marie B left a comment for Randall Wong, M.D."oh yes , he gets a dialated exam every year. His a1c is consistently in the 6s. (mine too). thanks so much."
Randall Wong, M.D. left a comment for Marie B"Then it begs the question....should he? Don't worry. As long as he is examined at least once a year...likely nothing to worry about. Keep in mind that an FA can be done for a variety of reasons; liability, billing and diagnostic."
Marie B left a comment for Randall Wong, M.D."thank you Dr. Wong. My husband has been type2 for 20 years and he's never had it done, so naturally I worry."
Randall Wong, M.D. left a comment for Marie B"Dear Marie B,
Not so uncommon. FA can show changes in macular circulation (so called ares of non-perfusion) and cause decreased vision. Often you can detect microaneurysms. Overall, better to have it done.
r"
Marie B left a comment for Randall Wong, M.D."hi Dr. Wong, I'm a long time type1 w/ retinopathy (all burned out) and I was shocked today to hear my type2 sister had a Fluorescein Angiography done today. She does not have symptoms of retinopathy, is it common practice these days to do this…"
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- At 11:57am on April 20, 2013, David (dns) said…
After watching your videochat here on tuD, I requested a fluorescin angiogram simply as a precaution. The results were quite good, and now I have a baseline yardstick for future reference. Thanks very much for the excellent advice!
- At 10:37am on March 22, 2013, Marie B said…
Hi Dr. Wong, would you consider giving us a donation of any size as part of our current fundraising campaign?
http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/let-s-celebrate-tudiabetes-6th-birthday
We want to be able to reach even more PWDs and be able to bring them informative and helpful programs, such as your recent chat. thanks!
- At 7:49pm on March 3, 2013,
Linda G said… Thank you...infinitely...for the valuable information shared on the video chat!!
- At 2:14pm on March 1, 2013,
jrtpup said… Thank you SO much for the video chat today! I learned a lot, but even more exciting is learning how you practice/interact with patients! I wish all medical professionals were as accessable/interactive as you :)
- At 6:57am on October 25, 2012, Marie B said…
oh yes , he gets a dialated exam every year. His a1c is consistently in the 6s. (mine too). thanks so much.
- At 5:27am on October 25, 2012, Marie B said…
thank you Dr. Wong. My husband has been type2 for 20 years and he's never had it done, so naturally I worry.
- At 1:56pm on October 24, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Dr. Wong, I'm a long time type1 w/ retinopathy (all burned out) and I was shocked today to hear my type2 sister had a Fluorescein Angiography done today. She does not have symptoms of retinopathy, is it common practice these days to do this as a baseline? I think she's been type 2 maybe 5 years. thanks for being here.
- At 6:41pm on August 2, 2012,
Josh F said… Congrats and well deserved!
- At 7:35am on July 30, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Heartiest CONGRATS on being a Featured Member!!!
- At 7:24am on July 30, 2012, Linda G said…
You are a featured member Randall....BRAVO!!
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