The retina is a very thin layer of tissue covering the inside wall of the eye. It functions like the film in a camera by capturing images and sending it to the brain for interpretation. It is the seeing tissue of the eye. At the center of the retina is found a small area called the macula. The macula is the most seeing part of the retina which is capable of creating sharp and clear images.
The retina and macula are affected by a variety of diseases which result in severe loss of vision. These include hereditary retinal diseases (e.g. Retinitis Pigmentosa), degenerative diseases (age-related macular degeneration), various infections (e.g. HIV, toxoplasmosis), retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy
At Biruh Vision Eye Clinic, we are well equipped for the diagnosis and treatment of retinal and macular diseases.
Our diagnostic facilities include:
1. Fundus Photography – take pictures of the inside of the eye in order to document any abnormal findings in the retina like retinal bleeding.
2. Fluorescein Angiography – an examination which is very crucial in the evaluation of retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy, diseases of retinal blood vessels, age-related macular degeneration and many others.
3. Ultrasound – examination of the posterior part of the eye when the view is occluded by opacities like cataract and bleeding inside the eye
4. Optical Coherence Tomography – the most advanced technology in the evaluation of the retina which shows the minutest changes from any disease – coming soon
Our treatment facilities for retinal and macular diseases include:
1. Laser treatment
2. Retinal detachment surgery
3. Vitrectomy surgery
4. Intravitreal injection of Avastin and Lucentis
