Understanding VMT Ophthalmology And Knowing When Immediate Treatment

1. Age spares nothing or no one, and as we age, one gradually begins to develop all sorts of illnesses, diseases, and eye conditions, such as vitreomacular traction (VMT) syndrome for example. This is a potentially visually important disorder of the vitreoretinal interface that is characterised by an incomplete PVD or posterior vitreous detachment, that leaves the vitreous partly attached to the retina. VMT syndrome can also lead to different disorders or maculopathies at the centre of the retina, such as full- or partial-thickness macular holes. In some patients, the vitreous remains partially stuck and pull on the surface, and this distortion of the normal macular structure (or pulling action) is referred to as vitreomacular traction (VMT) for which there are some ground-breaking treatment options available. During the last decade, there has been a growing interest in vitreomacular traction treatment which has been driven by a greater interest in optical coherence tomography by leading eye care providers in countries like the UK. Symptomatic VMT can result in a variety of visual symptoms through which typically photopsia, metamorphopsia, or decreased or blurred vision are reported. Current management and treatment strategies focus on achieving resolution of traction and include observation, medical therapy, and surgery. VMT Ophthalmology can also involve a surgical procedure to close the macular hole and restore vision. Surgery is also necessary to reduce or remove any pulling forces on the macula and allowing it to settle against the wall of the eye. As soon as you experience one or more of the following symptoms, it is of significant importance that you go for a proper eye exam as soon as possible: blind spot in the central vision, wavy or distorted vision, cloudy or dull central vision, obstructed or reduced vision during reading activities, or Gray area in central vision. Treatment and especially where surgery is required, will be affected and performed by a trained and experienced VMT ophthalmologist, and nowadays modern, innovative state-of-the-art medical equipment is used to perform these procedures. Unless the patient prefers it, anesthesia (that puts you to sleep) is not required and VMT surgery is performed under local anesthesia, which means the surgeon will inject medicine into your eye so that you feel nothing during the procedure. VMT surgery is also performed only by highly qualified surgeons in their separate specialities to provide patients with high-quality VMT ophthalmology treatment and world-class surgery. Moorfields Eye Hospital in London is also often a preferred choice, not only for patients but also for many eye

2. specialists, each of whom is a renowned expert in his or her field and personifies the qualities that make Moorfields Eye Hospital the top choice in comprehensive eye care. In addition to standard eye examinations and ophthalmological care, some experienced ophthalmologists from Moorfields Eye Hospital offer a variety of specialised examinations and treatments in their dedicated field of expertise, which include the following: macular hole surgery, diabetic eye disease treatment, retinal detachment surgery, epiretinal membrane, and retinal surgery, floater’s vision correction, vitreomacular traction, and cataract surgery. Ophthalmologists treat a wide range of eye diseases and eye conditions that an ordinary eye doctor cannot treat due to its complexity, and a proper eye exam by an Ophthalmologist will determine the appropriate treatment and the way forward to restore or improve your vision. Because your eyes and your sight are important and precious, you should also do proper research on the ophthalmologist before making an appointment. Booking an appointment with one of London's leading Ophthalmologists is quite simple - you can either do it online through their website, or you can send them an email, or reach them by telephone and you do not always need a doctor’s referral. About Us: Dr. Mahi Muqit is one of the leading Consultant Ophthalmologists, Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeons in London. His practice, Retina Surgeon UK’s is based at the famous Moorfields Eye Hospital in Harley Street. With subspecialist expertise in complex cataract surgery, medical retina, and surgical retina along with an array of other treatments and surgery options. Some of the eye diseases that he treats include retinal detachment, diabetic eye disease, macular holes, cataracts floaters, and many more. Dr. Muqit’s clinical as well as surgical outcomes for patients compare well with the best external benchmarks and he continues to receive excellent customer testimonials. For more information about us visit https://www.retinasurgeon.uk.com.