In today's episode of Retina in Focus, David M. Fastenberg, MD and Brett J. Rosenblatt, MD discuss macular degeneration. 

Dr. David Fastenberg is the senior partner and President of Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY. Over his 35-year career he has treated thousands of patients in this practice. Dr. Fastenberg is involved in numerous clinical trials at Long Island and Queens VRC of NY as the Principal and Co-Investigator for diseases such as Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vascular Occlusions.

Dr. Rosenblatt joined Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY in 2004. Dr. Rosenblatt has published numerous peer reviewed articles and authored several book chapters. Along with his partners at Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY, he continues to dedicate time to the type of clinical research that will likely dramatically improve the care of his patients suffering from vision threatening retinal diseases.

In this podcast, Dr. Fastenberg and Dr. Rosenblatt discuss a range of topics around macular degeneration, including causes and symptoms of the condition, the difference between wet and dry macular degeneration and previous treatment options vs the latest cutting-edge techniques. 

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