What is Vitreoretinal Surgery?
The Retina is the thin lining of tissue which coats the inner surface of the eye. Light travels through the eye and falls on retinal cells which transmit signals to the optic nerve to produce vision. At the centre of the Retina is the macula. This is where the best retinal cells are located, and is what produces sharp and clear vision.
In front of the retina is the vitreous, which is a gel-like substance composed mainly of water that fills the space in the middle of the eye. There can be diseases of either the vitreous, the vitreo-retinal interface or the retina itself. Because the retina and macula are integral to vision, diseases affecting these are often sight threatening and require expert care.
Common symptoms of retinal disease include:
- Floaters in the visual field
- Flashes of light.
- Sudden vision loss.
- Distortion of images and printed words.
- Distortion or loss of central vision
- Dimming of vision
- Photophobia
Examples of Vitreoretinal diseases include:
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Macular Hole
- Vitreomacular Traction
- Vitreous Floaters
- Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Complex Cataract Conditions
Treatment for Vitreoretinal Disease.
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