Pediatric Uveitis: Difficult to Diagnose

Oct 30, 2015 | Ophthalmology, Pediatric Care

Guest post by Sanjay Kedhar, MD, An Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and the Co-Director of the Uveitis and Ocular Immunology Program at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. Dr. Kedhar specializes in the medical and surgical management of patients with uveitis and other autoimmune and infectious eye diseases. He performs cataract and pharmacological implant surgeries in these patients and also participates in numerous research projects on the outcomes of these disease treatments. Dr. Kedhar is also an expert in cornea, and external disease.

Sanjay Kedhar, MDUveitis is a general term that describes a group of inflammatory diseases that affect the middle layers of the eye. These diseases can lead to reduced vision or severe vision loss. The condition may be caused by a variety of issues, including an attack from the body’s own immune system (autoimmunity), infections, or tumors occurring within the eye or in other parts of the body.

Uveitis is the third leading cause of blindness in America; and five to 10 percent of patients affected are children under the age of 16. Annually, there are approximately 115,000 ongoing cases of pediatric uveitis in the United States, with 2,250 new cases occurring each year. Unfortunately, research shows that children are more likely than adults to suffer blindness as a result of the disease. (more…)

Eye Safety Tips for July 4th Celebrations

Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Ophthalmology

Guest post by Ronald C. Gentile, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology and the Chief of Ocular Trauma Service at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE).

In the U.S., more than 9,000 fireworks injuries happen each year, with roughly 1 in 8 fireworks injuries harming the eyes. In fact, the latest annual fireworks injury report issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that 1,300 eye injuries related to fireworks were treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2014, up from 600 just three years ago. With July 4th celebrations approaching, Ronald C. Gentile, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology and the Chief of Ocular Trauma Service at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE), wants to remind people of some eye health and fireworks safety tips. (more…)

#DressGate–Blue and Black or White and Gold? It Depends.

Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | News, Ophthalmology

The internet exploded when a Tumblr user posted the picture below and asked followers whether or not the dress was blue and black, or white and gold, sparking debate across blogs and social media. Reena A. Garg, MD, Ophthalmologist at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and Assistant Professor of Glaucoma at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai explains why we can’t agree: (more…)

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