Vitreo Retina

Vitreo retinal procedures are used to treat eye problems that affect vision. These include macular degeneration, which causes blurred vision; diabetic retinopathy, which damages blood vessels in the retina; and age-related maculopathy, which affects the central part of the retina.

Vitreo retina treatments are used to treat various eye diseases. Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when damage to blood vessels in the retina leads to swelling and bleeding. Age-related macular degenerations (AMD) is caused by changes in the structure of the retina.

Macular degeneration is a condition where cells in the center of the retina begin to die off. This results in vision loss because there is no longer enough light reaching the brain. There are two main forms of macular degeneration: dry and wet. Dry macular degeneration is less common than wet macular degeneration. Wet macular degeneration is characterized by abnormal growth of new blood vessels under the retina. These new blood vessels leak fluid into the space between the retina and the choroid, causing scarring and further vision loss.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disorder of glucose metabolism that occurs when the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin or the body cannot effectively use the insulin produced. DM affects approximately 20 million people in the United States. It is estimated that nearly half of these individuals will develop some form of diabetic retinopathy within 15 years after diagnosis.

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss among older adults. AMD is caused by damage to the retina at the back of the eye. This damage leads to changes in the central part of the retina called the macula. These changes result in blurry or distorted vision.

There are two main types of vitreo retinal procedures: laser treatment and surgery. Laser treatment uses light energy to destroy abnormal blood vessels in the retina. Surgery removes the damaged tissue and replaces it with healthy new cells. Both types of vitreo procedures are effective at restoring vision. However, each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.