Retina & Macula

Age-Related Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in Australia. It is a degenerative eye disease that can result in reduced central vision, but leaves peripheral or “side” vision in place.

Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion is the second most common retinal vascular disease behind diabetic retinopathy. Most patients require a combination of injections and laser.

Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) is a sight-threatening condition that occurs when the main vein responsible for draining blood from the retina becomes blocked.

Central serous retinopathy (CSR) refers to the pooling of fluid that has leaked under the macula region of the eye. This is the region of the retina controlling central vision and allows you to see fine detail.

Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the retina caused by the complications of diabetes, which can eventually lead to blindness. Finding diabetic retinopathy early is the best way to prevent vision loss.

Flashes and floaters are very common, but there is no way of knowing if you have a retinal tear without a proper dilated retinal examination.

A Macular Hole is a small hole in the center of the eye’s light-sensitive tissue (retina) called the macula. The macula gives us our sharp, central vision which we use for reading, driving and seeing fine detail.

Vitreous detachments can lead to retinal tears and retinal detachments. If left untreated, these conditions can potentially lead to permanent vision loss in the affected eye.

Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition where the thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye separates from its underlying supportive tissue. Retinal detachment is considered a medical emergency and requires immediate attention.