Retina & Vitreous Services are essential for maintaining eye health and preserving vision. Our network includes specialists equipped to diagnose and treat a variety of retinal issues.
The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye, and the vitreous is the clear gel that fills the eye's interior. When these important parts need care, our specialized diagnostic services and treatments can help protect, preserve, and restore your vision.
Advanced diagnostic tests help us find eye problems early, often before you notice symptoms. Finding problems early gives you the best chance to protect your vision for years to come.
A dilated exam uses special eye drops to make your pupils larger so the doctor can see your entire retina clearly. The drops may sting briefly, but the exam is painless. Your vision will be blurry and sensitive to light for 3 to 6 hours, so we recommend having someone drive you home. This exam is essential for finding signs of retinal tears, detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.
OCT creates incredibly detailed, cross-section pictures of your retina using safe light waves. This painless test helps find problems hidden beneath the surface, like swelling or macular holes. You simply rest your chin on a support and look at a target while the machine scans your eye. The test takes less than 10 minutes and provides immediate results to help plan your treatment.
This test uses a harmless yellow dye injected into an arm vein to take detailed pictures of the blood flow in your retina. A special camera takes photos as the dye travels through your eye's blood vessels, revealing leaks, blockages, or abnormal growth. You may feel a brief warmth during the injection, and your skin and urine may have a yellow tint for up to 24 hours, which is completely normal.
Fundus photography takes detailed color pictures of your retina to document its condition and track changes over time. These high-quality images help your doctor monitor diseases and see how well treatments are working. The test is quick, painless, and provides a valuable record of your retinal health.
FAF imaging is a non-invasive test that evaluates the health of a crucial cell layer behind the retina. It helps us better understand and monitor conditions like age-related macular degeneration and inherited retinal diseases by showing areas of unhealthy or damaged cells that may not be visible with other tests.
This test maps your peripheral (side) and central vision to detect any blind spots you may not be aware of. You will be asked to look at a central target and press a button when you see small flashes of light in your side vision. This helps us monitor conditions like glaucoma or advanced retinal disease that can affect your full range of sight.
Many retinal conditions can be treated right in our office without requiring a hospital visit. These treatments are designed to stop vision loss, manage chronic diseases, and help preserve the sight you have.
These injections deliver powerful medicine directly into the vitreous gel inside your eye to treat conditions like wet macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Before the injection, your eye is completely numbed to ensure comfort. The injection itself takes only seconds, though you may feel slight pressure. Common medications include anti-VEGF drugs that stop abnormal blood vessel growth and reduce fluid buildup.
Laser treatment uses precisely focused light to seal leaking blood vessels or treat retinal tears. After numbing drops are applied, you will see bright flashes of light during the procedure, which typically takes 10 to 45 minutes. It is a highly effective way to prevent retinal tears from becoming detachments and to control damage from diabetic eye disease.
This in-office procedure treats certain types of retinal detachment by injecting a small gas bubble into your eye. The bubble gently pushes the detached retina back into place, allowing it to heal. Success depends on keeping your head in a specific position for several days so the bubble stays in the right place. Your vision will be limited until the bubble is naturally absorbed by your body over a few weeks.
Don't wait to prioritize your eye health. Contact a top-rated retinal specialist listed with Specialty Vision today to schedule your eye exam and discuss your concerns. Your vision matters, and timely care can make all the difference!
When office treatments are not enough, surgical options can repair serious retinal problems. These advanced procedures are performed in a sterile surgical center to give you the best possible outcome.
A vitrectomy removes the vitreous gel from inside your eye if it is cloudy with blood or pulling on the retina. It is replaced with a clear solution, a gas bubble, or silicone oil. This surgery can treat complex conditions like retinal detachments, macular holes, and scar tissue. Vision improvement occurs gradually over weeks to months as your eye heals.
This procedure treats retinal detachment by placing a flexible silicone band around the outside of your eye. The buckle gently pushes the eye wall against the detached retina, closing the tear and allowing it to reattach. The buckle stays in place permanently but is not visible and rarely causes problems.
An epiretinal membrane is a thin layer of scar tissue that can grow over the macula, causing blurred or distorted vision. This delicate surgery, often performed during a vitrectomy, involves carefully peeling away the membrane with micro-instruments to smooth the retinal surface and improve vision.
Surgery for a macular hole involves a vitrectomy followed by the placement of a gas bubble inside the eye. The bubble acts as an internal bandage, holding the edges of the hole together so it can heal. Proper head positioning after surgery is critical for success, and most patients see significant improvement in their central vision.
Regular comprehensive eye exams and prompt attention to any vision changes are the best way to maintain healthy sight. If you notice any new symptoms like flashing lights, sudden floaters, or vision loss, contact our office immediately. We are here to support and guide you every step of the way.
Don't wait to prioritize your eye health. Contact a top-rated retinal specialist listed with Specialty Vision today to schedule your eye exam and discuss your concerns. Your vision matters, and timely care can make all the difference!
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