When Should You See A Retina Specialist

1. When Should You See A Retina Specialist? A retina specialist is an ophthalmologist that has had additional training, becoming an expert on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of retina diseases in the eye. These specialists don't usually carry out routine eye exams, they also do not prescribe glasses or contact lenses. Your current eye doctor or GP may recommend that you see a retina specialist and will refer you for a comprehensive eye examination if they think there could be a problem. The most common reason to be referred to a retina specialist is that your eye doctor has found something unusual with your retina and is looking for a second opinion. Your eye doctor may feel your retina condition is best managed and treated by a specialist or your eye doctor feels you have a retina emergency that requires urgent surgery, which is performed by the retina specialist. The good news is that most people will never need to visit a retina specialist in their lifetime, though there are some reasons you may be referred, such as retina or vitreous conditions, caused by genetics, specialist surgical requirements, such as a detached retina or to evaluate a retina hole or tear. Retina specialists also specialise in diabetic retinopathy, which is a retina condition caused by fluctuating sugar levels in diabetic patients. Retina specialists also offer the ongoing management of chronic retina diseases, such as age- related macular degeneration or to evaluate and treat certain eye cancers. Retina specialists can diagnose, manage and treat conditions or injuries to the retina. This includes the macular, which is part of the retina, responsible for central vision. They are also able to treat retinal holes or tears, which are small defects on the retina surface, which can lead to detachment if not treated. Retinal detachment is when the retinal tissue separates from the back of the eye, usually resulting from the injury. Treatment is required to reduce the risk of vision loss. The retinal specialist will also treat and manage age-related macular degeneration, which is a slow deterioration of the macular. This results in gradual vision loss in your central vision. It can also cause the blood vessels to grow abnormally and leak into the retina. Diabetic retinopathy is another of the conditions that the retina specialist will specialise in. This is a complication of diabetes that is slowly progressing. Usually, it requires regular eye exams to monitor the progress, while later stages may require treatment. There are other types of retinopathy, other than diabetic retinopathy, that retina specialists treat. This includes hypertensive retinopathy, a result of high blood pressure to solar

2. retinopathy, which is retina damage caused by the sun. They also manage and treat retinopathy of prematurity, which is a complication of premature birth. Retina specialists also manage and treat a rare and serious bacterial or fungal infection, known as endophthalmitis. This is usually an infection inside the eye as a result of trauma or surgery. It can also result from an infection that has spread from another part of the body and moved into the eye. In addition to this, a retina specialist will deal with floaters. Eye floaters look like cobwebs, lines, or patches that float across your field of vision. They are more noticeable when you look into the light, such as looking at a blank computer screen, for example. They are common and not cause for concern. Surgery may be recommended for severe cases. About Us:Mahi Muqit is a leading consultant ophthalmologist, cataract, and vitreoretinal surgeon at two private clinics in London, United Kingdom. He provides patients with superior service and support with a range of surgical procedures to meet their eyesight requirements. He has built up a solid reputation for his eye services in the London area as an expert eye doctor and surgeon offering surgical retina, medical retina, and complex cataract surgery. He also offers surgery to patients suffering from diabetic retinopathy. Mahi Muqit is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, a member of the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons, and the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. To find out more, visit https://www.retinasurgeon.uk.com