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read moreWhile it can cause blindness, it rarely causes severe vision loss in those patients who seek timely evaluation and treatment. At the VMR Institute, we offer the most modern diagnostic technologies to to detect disease early. We suggest regular visits so that we can treat right away and prevent blindness. A complication of diabetes, diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. At theVMR Institute, we offerdiabetic retinopathy treatmentfor our patients in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.

read moreAs a vitreo-retinal specialist, I perform surgery and treat patients only with Vitreo-retinal diseases. At VMR Insitute (VMR stands for Vitreous Macula Retina) we regularlytreat patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), diabetic retinopathy, vitreous floaters, macular holes, macular pucker, retinal detachments, and retinal vascular occlusions. Vitreo-retinal specialists, like myself, are not only board certified ophthalmologists, but have also completed two additional years of fellowship training to allow us to specialize in the Vitreous, Macula and Retina.

read moreThe VMR Institute offers all standard therapies as well as a variety of novel treatments tocure diseases of the Vitreous, Macula, and Retina. Our in-office cryotherapy unit and solid state laser are available on-site to treat diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, retinal breaks, and retinal detachment. Dr. Sebag has aided the American Academy of Ophthalmology to teach laser eye surgery. While at USC, Dr. Chong taught an entire generation of eye surgeons to perform laser eye surgery. Chonghave vast expertise in treatingretinal detachmentsin the office, without the need for hospitalization.