When it comes to your eyes, Retina Consultants, P.C. believes that you deserve only the most specialized care. In your search for a retina specialist near me in central Connecticut, know that our team has subspecialty training in diseases and treatments of the retina and vitreous gel inside the eye. The expertise of a vitreoretinal surgeon supports care that is tailored to your retinal condition and that is based on extensive condition-specific knowledge. Additionally, with five offices in Hartford and Cromwell. Farmington, Manchester, and Enfield, such depth and breadth of expertise is never too far away.
How do vitreoretinal surgeons differ from regular eye doctors?
Many patients may first visit optometrists or general ophthalmologists for services such as routine eye exams, contact lenses, prescription eyeglasses, and treatment of common ocular problems. Vitreoretinal specialists are ophthalmologists with advanced retinal and vitreous disease-related training.
Why does such subspecialization matter?
The conditions these specialists treat are not typically addressed in general eye care. Vitreoretinal specialists are accustomed to diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions like diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). In turn, our professionals have the expertise to identify and surgically manage complex issues properly. Highly specialized technologies complement our expertise. When you are referred to us, rest assured that your usual eye doctor wants you to receive expert care appropriate to your condition and situation.
What do you mean by PVR?
PVR occurs when the cells on the retina’s surface form scar-like membranes. These membranes contract and pull the retina, causing it to become stiff, wrinkled, or dislodged from its normal position. PVR may occur as a result of a long-standing or severe retinal detachment, eye trauma, or repeated surgeries.
Will I need surgery for diabetic retinopathy?
This condition is progressive. It starts as non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy and can progress to proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). PDR is associated with fragile blood vessels that can bleed into the vitreous, scar tissue, retinal traction, and detachment, and can cause vision loss if not treated. Vitreoretinal surgery (vitrectomy) may be recommended in advanced cases where there is significant scarring, bleeding, and risk of vision loss.
The specific techniques vary depending not only on the condition we are treating but also on the condition’s pattern and severity. The first step in preserving your sight is for our vitreoretinal specialists at Retina Consultants, P.C. to understand your unique needs. To schedule your consultation and to learn more about whether treatment may be right for you, call any of our five offices in central CT today:
Hartford: (860) 527-9020
Cromwell: (860) 788-6569
Farmington: (860) 409-7800
Manchester: (860) 646-7704
Enfield: (860) 741-4300
