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Dr. Mark R. Wieland Participates in Genetech Port Delivery System to Implant Small Device in Eye

Dr. Wieland is one of the first doctors in the Bay Area to implant a small device into the eye of a patient with wet AMD. This device can deliver regular anti-VEGF treatment to the eye without the need for monthly injections.

The clinical trial that our office participated in enrolled 220 patients with wet AMD who had received two or more anti-VEGF injections prior to the study. The device called the Port Delivery System (PDS) is designed by Genentech and allows for anti-VEGF medication to be delivered to the eye in a sustained manner without the need for monthly injections. The results of this clinical trial were published in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Wieland, as well as Dr. Khanani, was interviewed for their research at the 37th ASRS Annual Meeting, July 26-30, in Chicago. Watch the video (fourth to last).

NCRVA Held an Optometry Course on Advances in Retina, With Over 200+ Attendees!

In July of 2019, the physicians and staff of Northern California Retina Vitreous held the first annual continuing education course for optometrists covering a wide array of important retinal diseases from diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion to reviewing imaging tools such as OCT and widefield imaging.

About 200 optometrists registered for the event and arrived at the forum. There were talks covering the newest clinical trial data, when to refer patients with retinal pathology, and covered hot topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology.

Many optometrists both locally and across the Bay area attended, finding the course invaluable:

"This was one of the absolute best events that I have ever been to. The venue was beautiful, food delicious and plentiful, available and free parking, location right off a major freeway. The speakers were clearly well prepared and the talks were arranged in an order that built upon the preceding topic. Very well done!"
"This event was just perfect for me. The time, location, duration and topics were excellent. Thank you very much for arranging this continue education."
"Great event! Lecture lengths were perfect. All lectures were precise and offered just the right amount of information. Lecturers were knowledgeable and explained each topic well. Panel discussion lectures were insightful and offered different ways to approach a problem."

All optometrists were able to receive CE credits for this event, as well as a nice breakfast and lunch!

NCRVA Retina Specialists NCRVA Presentation
NCRVA Retina Specialists at the forum Attentive audience at the NCRVA forum

Dr. Khurana, Artificial Intelligence, and Ophthalmology

Dr. Khurana moderates a Dynamic Session on Artificial Intelligence and Ophthalmology at the 2018 AAO Mid Year Forum.

Dr. Khurana moderates a Dynamic Session on Artificial Intelligence and OphthalmologyDr. Khurana moderates a Dynamic Session on Artificial Intelligence and OphthalmologyDr. Khurana moderates a Dynamic Session on Artificial Intelligence and Ophthalmology

NCRVA Publishes Multiple Papers

The Physicians at NCRVA have been involved with exciting studies that have been published recently.  Dr. Wieland was involved with the newest potential treatment for Neovascular AMD in the journal Ophthalmology.  Dr. Khurana, Chang, Bansal, and Palmer had papers featured on the cover of RETINA!

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Dr. Khurana Presents at 2017 ASRS Retina Meeting

Dr. Khurana gave a Keynote Presentation at the 2017 American Society of Retina Specialists Meeting in Boston, MA.  He presented on Silicone Oil Droplets Associated with Bevacizumab Injections.  There were over 1000 Retina Specialists in Attendance.

Dr. Khurana gives a Keynote Presentation

Dr. Khurana invited as Key Note Speaker at International Meeting

Dr. Rahul Khurana will be the Key Note Speaker at the RETICON Meeting in Chennai, India.

Dr. Rahul Khurana Key Note Speaker at the RETICON

NCRVA Presents at National Meeting

Drs. Bansal, Chang, Khurana, Palmer and Wieland were involved in over 12 presentations at the national American Society of Retina Specialists Meeting in San Francisco, CA in August 2016.

American Society of Retina Specialists presentations

Dr. Bansal Publishes

Drs. Bansal, Khurana, and Wieland publish an important paper for Diabetic Macular Edema in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Khurana Elected

Dr. Khurana was recently elected into the prestigious Macula Society.

Dr. Khurana Interviewed

Dr. Khurana interviewed at the 2015 Vit-Buckle Meeting in Miami, FL.  Watch the Video

Dr. Wieland Publishes

Dr. Wieland published a landmark clinical trial in AMD in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Khurana Presents

Dr. Khurana presents the NEWTON study at the 2014 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting.  There were over 3700 Retina Specialists from around the world in attendance.

Dr. Khurana presents the NEWTON study

Dr. Khurana Interviewed

Dr. Khurana interviewed at the 2014 American Society of Retina Specialists Meeting in San Diego, CA. Watch the Video

Dr. Bansal Presents

Dr. Bansal presented important research on the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema at the 2014 American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting. Read the Abstract.

Dr. Khurana Interviewed

Dr. Khurana Interviewed at VBS 2.0 Retina Meeting on his Research. Watch the video

Dr. Khurana Highlighted

Dr. Khurana highlighted in Retina Times. Read the Article.

Dr. Khurana Publishes

Dr. Khurana publishes important paper in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Chang Elected to Retina Society

Dr. Chang has been elected into the prestigious Retina Society.

Dr. Boldrey Highlighted

Dr. Boldrey has been highlighted in the development of Pneumatic Retinopexy for retinal detachments. Learn more.

Dr. Khurana Discusses New Laser Technology

Dr. Khurana interviewed about new Laser Technology in Retinal Physician. Read the Article.

Dr. Palmer Discusses AMD and Imaging

Dr. Palmer discusses Imaging and Age Related Macular Degeneration in Retina Today. Read the Article.

Dr. Bansal Interviewed

Dr. Bansal interviewed at 2012 American Society of Retina Specialists Meeting about his research findings. Watch the Video.

Dr. Wieland on Cover of Ophthalmology Times

Dr. Wieland is on the cover of Ophthalmology Times about Ocular Drug Delivery. Read the Article.

Dr. Khurana Featured

Dr. Khurana featured in the San Jose Mercury News on Flashes, Floaters and Retinal Tears. Read the Article.