Why Refer to a Retina Specialist?

Why Refer to a Retina Specialist?

A professional ophthalmologist will offer a wide variety of eye treatments, they can diagnose a number of conditions, which is why you should refer to a retina surgeon who has the knowledge and experience to deal with retinal-related issues and offer a comprehensive treatment plan.

One of the conditions treated by a retina specialist is retinal tears or breaks. A retinal tear is common in vitreous detachments which may be a result of trauma or degeneration.

Breaks can allow the vitreous gel to move into the subretinal space and can lead to detachment, a serious condition that needs immediate treatment. When a break or tear is suspected, after careful examination and testing, a referral should be made to the retina specialist. Laser retinopathy may be offered depending n the symptoms and location of the tear or break.

In addition to this, a referral to a retina surgeon is made when there is an intraocular foreign body, this is when a patient sustains eye trauma and must be evaluated immediately for a foreign body. Ultrasounds, skull plain films, and even CT scans may be used to identify if there is a foreign body and what material it is made of. If an intraocular foreign body is diagnosed, then an urgent referral should be made to remove the foreign body as soon as possible to reduce infection. How the foreign body is removed is determined by the material.

Endophthalmitis is serious intraocular inflammation, often a result of recent trauma or surgery. Surgery may have been glaucoma filtration or complex cataract surgery. When the inflammation becomes endocarditis, it will require immediate attention from a retina specialist. Treatment may include vitreous biopsies, antibiotic injections, and antifungal medications, to name a few.

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that results in patients suffering from Type I and Type II diabetes. This is a slow progressive eye disease, but those with high-risk characteristics should be referred to a retina specialist to preserve their eyesight in the long

run. Treatment may include surgery based on the progression of the disease and how it is impacting the patient’s sight.

Further, a retina specialist should be consulted when a patient has macular edema.

Patients should be referred for evaluation and potential laser treatment. The retina specialist will identify each case individually and put a treatment plan together which can result in laser treatment or vitrectomy, depending on the particular case.

Retina specialists work with ah a high number of patients suffering from age-related macular degeneration. Clinical examinations may show some subretinal or intraretinal fluid suggesting the patient will require more specialised treatment to ensure that their sight is preserved in the long run. The retinal specialist will provide a number of treatment options depending on the progression of the case and whether it is considered urgent or not.

When it comes to selecting a consultant retina specialist, it’s important to take a number of factors into consideration to ensure the best care for patients in the long run. The first focus is the credentials and qualifications of the retina specialist in your local area, based on the patient’s location needs.

The location should be easily accessible and provide a top-class treatment facility where patients’ eye care needs will be taken care of with complete confidence. Do your research and learn as much about the specialist as you can, along with reviews from past and present patients on the services and treatments they received.

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 eye sight 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/.