Understanding Your Retinal Care
Find information on what to expect during your visit, common treatments and procedures, and educational resources on retinal conditions.
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Your Visit
Prepare for you visit
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Allow up to 2 hours for your clinic visit. This will include a clinical examination with your physician, clinical testing, and any necessary treatment(s).
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Your pupils will be dilated to allow for a thorough examination of your retina and back of the eye. This takes about 40 minutes. Please have someone accompany you to your appointment or arrange a taxi or ride sharing service.
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Bring sunglasses (as your eyes may be sensitive to light after your procedure) and a list of any medications you are taking.
During your visit
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We use advanced imaging techniques to take detailed pictures of the back of your eye. They will use these images to assess your eye health, and diagnose your retinal condition.
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Your retinal specialist will discuss your recommended treatment plan with you, which may include medical and/or surgical care. These procedures are performed either at our clinic or in hospital.
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We will communicate with your referring physician to discuss your care plan and requirements for follow-up and monitoring.
Treatments and Procedures
We perform a wide range of retinal treatments and procedures in the comfort of our clinic, and through affiliated hospitals when surgery is required.
These include:
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Medications are injected into the eye to treat AMD, diabetic eye disease and other conditions.
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A laser is used to repair retinal tears and treat retinal conditions.
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A procedure to remove vitreous gel (the clear gel-like substance behind your retina) to treat conditions that affect the retina and surrounding areas.
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A simple procedure using a gas bubble to repair certain retinal detachments.
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Freezing is used to repair certain retinal tears and help prevent detachment.