Windy City Retina - Ankit Desai, MD

Are you finding a trouble in reading street board text or text of book? I think you need to visit an ophthalmologist without making any delay. If it is first time you are going to visit an eye specialist then who to go for eye checkup is really a tough decision. There are many eye surgeons available with distinct specialties. Get better understanding on some of the really important factors you should consider while selecting an eye specialist: How to Find the Right Surgeon? If you have never visited eye specialist before, then you must start from the scratch: Ask your Eye Specialist: If you have a doctor you visit for other health issues, then you ask them about any nearby & reliable eye specialist. He or She might have idea about good eye specialist available. Advice from Friends, Family, and Neighbor: Take advice from everyone you have in your surroundings, be it in your work place, or your family member, your friend or even your neighbors. Professional Help: There...

Did you know that your vision connected to other aspects of well-being in a manner way that you don’t always expect? For example, hypertension and circulatory problems may increase your risk of various retinal disorders and illnesses.  Thankfully, Windy city retina in Plainfield, Illinois, where Dr. Ankit Desai is a retina specialist dedicated to offering advanced retina care and focus on prevention and long-term wellness. Consider the dangers of high blood pressure and look at a few retinal conditions that this can cause.  Understand the Danger of Hypertension If you suffer from hypertension, you are at increased risk for several health problems and conditions. This is to be expected when your circulation is impaired. This includes heart attack, stroke, aneurysms, and cognitive issues. In addition to affecting your general wellbeing significantly, high blood pressure can also lead to many vision problems. Let us take a view on retinal problems most commonly associated with hi...

If you want to maintain the best retinal health, you need to choose a regular eye checkup that is the key to prevention and slowing or further damage. There are different forms of Retina problems that can range from asymptomatic to blindness. That is the only reason why it’s most important to have a regular dilated retina. Dilation of pupils by using eye drops allowing eye specialists to see 90% of the retina. If we talk of retinal diseases, then some diseases don't show early symptoms, in that case, a dilated eye exam is crucial. Diabetic eye diseases can found in people who suffer from diabetes.    For those people who are habitual of smoking, multiple parts of the eye are affected. Smoking can also increase the risk of diabetes and subsequently, there is an increased risk of diabetic retinopathy. In real words, we can say that smoking is a big factor in retinal damage. According to research, people who prefer smoking are four times more likely to develop age-related m...

The scientists discovered that the inhibition of Runt-bound transcription factor 1 (RUNX1), which has been linked to retinal neovascularization and the development of abnormal blood vessels leading to vision loss, presents a new therapy approach to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Their results are published in the American Journal of Pathology . Abnormal growth of blood vessels, or aberrant angiogenesis, originates from the choroid, a portion of the eye behind the retina. This condition, known as choroidal neovascularization (CNV), is present in many eye diseases that lead to blindness like AMD. This study is the first to include RUNX1 in CNV and to test RUNX1 inhibition therapy for the treatment of CNV. The researchers found that the application of a RUNX1 inhibitor alone or in combination with standard therapy for AMD may represent a significant therapeutic advance. The incomplete response to anti-vascular drugs with endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a critical probl...

Windy city retina is feeling proud to announce that our retina specialist Dr. Ankit Desai has been named in Chicago magazine’s 2021 top doctors list! The physicians were selected as the best in the area by their peers, according to the Chicago magazine and the finalists were chosen based on patient outcomes, education, and professional experience. Congratulations Dr Desai!! 🎉🎉🎉  https://www.chicagomag.com/.../Top-Doctors/Organs-Glands-4/

Diabetes can lead to a wide range of eye diseases, including blindness. Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels of your eyes, referred to as diabetic retinopathy. Patients with diabetes have a predisposition to glaucoma, cataracts and other conditions. It is very important to get regular check-ups where problems can be detected, and physicians can treat these problems before they become a more serious eye disease. Precautions You Need to Take First of all, you must find a highly reputed eye specialist who is known for handling diabetic eye problems. Regular eye exams are a must if you are suffering from diabetes. If you have problems, you must get treatment immediately to eliminate the risk of blindness. An exam involves dilating the eyes to allow photos of the retina to be taken and analyzed for problems. A proper diet may also help you control your glucose levels, which may ultimately help you prevent diabetic eye problems. First of all, you must find a highly reputed eye special...

At windy city retina, Dr. Ankit Desai is providing diagnosis and treatment for the full range of diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. Lattice degeneration is one of the most common retinal conditions that we encounter at the retina center. Lattice degeneration is an eye disorder that affects approximately 10 percent of the American population. There is majority of people suffering from the condition and are not aware that they are affected because it does not show symptoms. However, in cases where lattice degeneration causes symptoms, the diagnosis is performed by a retina specialist immediately. Once Dr. Ankit Desai diagnoses the lattice degeneration at the retina center, he can determine whether this eye condition requires treatment or not. It has been noticed that in some cases, the lattice degeneration can lead to retinal problems, such as a retinal tear. Patients living with retinal tears may require treatment to help prevent retinal detachment and permanent loss of vis...