Ophthalmology
Medical and Surgical Retina
The Medical and Surgical Retina service focuses on the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the retina and vitreous...
The Medical and Surgical Retina service focuses on the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the retina and vitreous. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, from common retinal disorders to complex surgical cases, managed through advanced diagnostic imaging, medical therapies, laser treatments, and specialized surgical interventions.
Medical and Surgical Retina Pathologies
The clinic provides care for a comprehensive range of retinal and related conditions:
Macular Conditions
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Macular Hole
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cystoid Macular Oedema (CMO)
Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetic Maculopathy
Vitreoretinal Disorders
- Retinal Detachment
- Vitreous Floaters and Opacities (VFO)
- Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Vascular Pathologies
- Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Other Specialized Conditions
- Genetic Retinal Diseases
- Uveitis
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Drug Toxicity (monitored via screening)
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO)
Treatments Offered
The following medical and surgical interventions are available:
Surgical Interventions
- Vitrectomy: Standard surgical procedure for various retinal conditions
- Eye Trauma Repair including anterior segment reconstruction: Advanced surgical technique
- Cataract Surgery combined with vitrectomy: Surgical removal and treatment of cataracts with vitrectomy
Laser Therapies
- Retinal Laser Treatment: Applied for various retinal pathologies including diabetes and other conditions
- Micro pulse Laser for various macular pathologies
Injections and Specialized Care
- Intravitreal Injections: Used for AMD, diabetic eye disease, and vascular occlusions
- Photobiomodulation: Non-invasive light-based therapy (future therapy)
- Vitreous Floater Management: Specific treatment protocols for VFO
