Meet Dr. Dimitra Skondra, professor of ophthalmology, retinal surgeon, physician scientist, and vice chair of research of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Skondra treats the full spectrum of retinal diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, vitreous hemorrhages, and retinal detachments. In this video, Dr. Skondra shares her personalized approach to retina care, her work pioneering a non-invasive treatment for macular holes using topical retinal drops, and her research exploring the gut-retina connection and how diet and the gut microbiome may influence the progression of macular degeneration. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Dr. Dimitra Skondra 00:24 A personalized approach to retinal diagnosis 00:57 Pioneering a non-invasive treatment for macular holes 01:25 Early intervention in macular degeneration 01:42 The gut-retina connection: rethinking eye disease 02:30 A partnership with every patient Learn more about Dr. Skondra or request an appointment:...