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Vitreoretina Services
Overview
Our Vitreoretina department manages conditions affecting the retina and vitreous - the light-sensing tissue and gel at the back of the eye. From diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration to retinal detachment and vascular occlusions, our retina specialists combine advanced imaging with medical, laser, and surgical treatment to protect and restore vision.
Who Needs This Service?
- Diabetics due for routine retinopathy screening
- Patients with age-related macular degeneration
- Sudden floaters, flashes of light, or a shadow/curtain in vision
- High myopia (increased risk of retinal problems)
- Patients needing intravitreal injections or retinal laser treatment
Diagnosis & Testing
- Dilated fundus examination
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) of the retina
- Fundus photography and fluorescein angiography
- B-scan ultrasound when the view is obscured
- Visual acuity and Amsler grid testing
Treatment & Procedure
- Anti-VEGF intravitreal injections for macular edema and wet AMD
- Laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears
- Pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage
- Scleral buckle and pneumatic retinopexy for select detachment cases
- Regular monitoring tailored to condition severity
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