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Eye Conditions & Treatment - Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
The is the delicate, light sensitive layer of tissue located at the back of the eye that sends visual images to the brain. Located near the center of the retina is the , which is responsible for detailed, central vision. Adhering to the surface of the retina is the , a thick, gel-like substance that fills the interior two-thirds of the eye. Sophisticated technology and new pharmaceutical agents allow vitreoretinal specialists to diagnose, manage, and surgically treat diseases of these sensitive parts of the eye more effectively than ever before.
Vitreoretinal specialists care for patients experiencing , hemorrhages, , and ; ; ; macular holes and ; and , or ARMD. They also evaluate blind spots, flashes and and perform retinal laser therapy, scleral buckling surgery, and pneumatic retinopexy.
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