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Colleague Reviews

Dr. Jerry Sebag is one of the most professional and caring physicians I know, and being an ophthalmologist myself, I’ve known many. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Sebag early in his career. He is a man of percipient intellect whose search for knowledge has placed him at the frontiers of research on vision. He is renowned internationally as a lecturer and teacher of doctors. I am fortunate to call him my doctor, and proud to call him my friend.

Mary Kay Michelis, M.D.

Patient Reviews

I would recommend the VMR Institute and Dr. Jerry Sebag 100,000% as the premier eye institute and am extremely grateful that I was able have my eye surgeries done by them to save my eye from blindness! Thank you very much for the awesome work!

Glen T.

Floaters Patient Reviews

I can’t recommend Dr. Sebag more highly. He has provided a resolution to a problem that was greatly affecting my lifestyle and one that others told me wasn’t possible. I would highly recommend that they see Dr. Sebag for possible resolution. If he can’t fix it, then it probably can’t be fixed.

Andrea R.

Read R.S.'s full review.

This letter is being written in order to let the world know about Dr. Jerry Sebag, MD. Dr. Sebag has improved my life and my lifestyle more than I can possibly express at a point where I thought I would have to give up what I was enjoying in my retirement. About ten years ago, I had Laser Eye Surgery and shortly after that, started having what was diagnosed as “floaters” in my eyes. These floaters started out as the typical lines and small particles and progressively got worse until they were large gray-colored “globs ” that would pass over my eyes at different periods. Certain weather conditions made them worse. I am an active, retired senior. I participate in Senior Softball and the sport of Pickleball. My wife and I travel all around our local area and other states participating in sports. These floaters were seriously affecting my ability to play the sports that I so enjoy. I also had problems reading newspaper and seeing faces, especially if there was light behind them. After being diagnosed with cataracts, last fall I had cataract surgery on both eyes. After the cataract surgery, my vision was improved, but because the removal of the cataracts let in more light, my floaters were more visible, too! It was miserable. I spoke with my Ophthalmologist who performed the cataract surgery about the bothersome floaters and was told that I would “get used to them.” Playing in a softball tournament one day, I happened to speak with another player about the problem. He told me about a friend who had had some kind of experimental surgery to remove floaters by a Doctor Sebag in Huntington Beach. I wanted to get another opinion from another Ophthalmologist to see if there was anything that could be done without having to resort to experimental surgery. I was put through a battery of tests only to be told that nothing could be done and to “get used to them.” At that point, I told her about Dr. Sebag who is doing surgery to remove floaters. Her words to me were, “I have his book, if you have it done let me know how it goes,” but repeated that there was nothing that she could do. I went online and read about Dr. Sebag who was doing the floater-removal surgery, among other procedures. His credentials are very impressive. I made appointment to see him in Huntington Beach. Dr. Sebag’s office staff and technicians are extremely efficient and the procedures very thorough. My wife and I were very impressed with Dr. Sebag’s professionalism and positive presentation on what could be done to improve my vision. I had surgery on my right eye on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. I had no discomfort during her after the surgery and when I went back the next morning for my post operative appointment and the bandages were removed, Dr. Sebag asked, “what do you see?” and I said, “NO FLOATERS!” I will be scheduling surgery for my left eye in the very near future.
I can’t recommend Dr. Sebag more highly. He has provided a resolution to a problem that was greatly affecting my lifestyle and one that others told me wasn’t possible. If anyone is having serious eye problems, I would highly recommend that they see Dr. Sebag for possible resolution. If he can’t fix it, then it probably can’t be fixed. I would be happy to provide any further information on my experience.
Thank you, Dr. Sebag, for the miracle that you have performed for me which enables me to continue my healthy, active lifestyle!

Read T.L.'s full review.

I am a 53-year-old male, who suffered from severe floaters in both eyes since young adulthood. After 25 years of living with this condition I pursued laser treatment, which was promoted as a low-risk treatment for my problem. Unfortunately, the laser treatment made my floaters substantially worse – motivating me to seek a vitrectomy to effect a proper cure. After a lengthy process of investigation, I was able to convince a well-known surgeon on the east coast to perform the procedure. I underwent a “floater only vitrectomy” (“FOV”) involving large gauge instruments and sutures. The procedure was a success, and after a tedious 60-day recovery period I had an FOV performed on my other eye.
I was quite pleased with the results until roughly five years elapsed. At that point, I suffered a spontaneous detachment (“PVD”) of the remaining vitreous in my right eye. This created a significant blockage in my central field of vision that was akin to looking through an undulating kelp forest. This motivated me to see Dr. Sebag for a consultation.
Prior to the visit, I was impressed by the doctor’s superb reputation and credentials. Upon meeting Dr. Sebag, however, I became more impressed by his compassionate and supportive demeanor. The excellent VMR staff ran me through a battery of diagnostic tests, which notably included ultrasound and contrast sensitivity. Dr. Sebag evaluated the results, interviewed me at length to understand my medical history and motivations, and ultimately told me he would perform the procedure.
A month later I reported to the O.R. for the vitrectomy. Unlike my prior experiences, Dr. Sebag used fine gauge instruments with a sutureless technique. The procedure was quick and painless, and I was on my way a short time later. The next day, he removed the eye patch and I immediately enjoyed clear, floater-free vision. The subsequent recovery was extremely rapid, allowing me to return to normal activities within a few days.
As I write this, three months have passed since the procedure. My vision remains clear, and I enjoy the same 20/20 vision I had prior to the surgery. There is no sign of cataract or retinal damage, and my contrast sensitivity has improved to the strong “normal” range.
I am extremely happy with the result!
Editorial Note:
As a former lifelong sufferer from floaters, I find it remarkable that the ophthalmic community is divided on the risk/benefit equation associated with FOV procedures. Too often, it seems they dismiss floater patients as psychologically unstable, or tell them that they will get used to the condition in time. When you see life through a “snow globe”, there is little likelihood you will “get used to it”. Instead, you begin closing off areas of your life and avoiding circumstances that will highlight your problem. This was how I accommodated more than two decades of suffering from acute floaters.
By way of background, I possess two Ivy League degrees, am the CEO of a major global industrial corporation, and have done extensive research on the physiology of the human eye – all of which is to say I am neither unstable nor uninformed. It is maddeningly frustrating to similarly informed patients desiring a FOV to be rebuffed or reduced to pleading – with practitioners too often touting dated beliefs about the risks of the procedure, while callously ignoring the benefit side of the equation.
Conversely Dr. Sebag takes an objective approach. As one of the world’s leading experts on the retina and vitreous, he has employed innovative methods to measure and quantify the breakdown of the vitreous and the attendant impact on visual contrast sensitivity. If the results strongly suggest a significant improvement in quality of life, he will consider performing the procedure. If they don’t he may well decline. Whatever the decision, however, I believe he will act from a position of compassion – without subjecting the patient to a demeaning clinical lecture
Dr. Sebag is a blessing. He has the courage of his convictions, which are built upon a vast body of original research and empirical data. He understands the significant quality of life improvement he can deliver with a fast, safe procedure.
If you suffer from floaters, I strongly encourage you to see Dr. Sebag. I am incredibly grateful for his care.

Macular Pucker Patient Reviews

I cannot tell you how thankful I am for the brilliant work that you did for me that helped to make the results of my cataract surgery so successful.

Dennis W.

Macular Degeneration Patient Reviews

Dr. Jerry Sebag does create miracles.

Paul C.

Retinal Detachment Patient Reviews

I would recommend the VMR Institute and Dr. Jerry Sebag 100,000% as the premier eye institute and am extremely grateful that I was able have my eye surgeries done by them to save my eye from blindness!

Glen T.

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