RETINA CARE CONSULTANTS. P.A. Retina Surgery Tips | Page 6

WHAT RETINA SURGEONS DO AND
WHEN TO SEE ONE
• Retinal surgery is not only a mastership of the retina, but also the vitreous
body of the eye and this is considered a subspecialty of ophthalmology.
A retinal surgeon must be an expert of not only the general branch of
ophthalmology, but also in vitreoretinal medicine.
• What Retinal Surgeons Do
• Retinal specialists work in both clinics and hospitals and on adults and
children. A retinal surgeon is highly trained in the equipment and
technology used in their field in order to treat multiple types of retina
conditions. Equipment used ranges from lasers to microscopes and other
tools designed for usage in the small space of an eye cavity.
• When to See a Retinal Surgeon
• Patients who have issues with their retinas should be advised by their
ophthalmologist to seek a retina specialist. A retinal surgeon and
specialist can help treat conditions and diseases such as age-related
macular degeneration, macular hole/pucker, retinal detachment,
diabetic retinopathy, and many other retina related issues. A specialist
can also recommend a clinic trial, if appropriate, for a patient. Clinical
trials allow for major medical advances in the field of retina health.
Clinical trials are available for the most common retinal diseases.