Retina
Our experts in the Retina Division treat retina-related disorders and conditions, such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, vein occlusion and macular edema.
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Conditions We Treat
- Age related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Branch vein occlusion
- Central vein occlusion
- Choroidal melanoma
- Choroidal metastasis
- Choroidal neovascularization
- Choroidal hemangioma
- Choroidal nevus
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Epiretinal membrane
- Eye tumors
- Histoplasmosis
- Macular edema
- Macular hole
- Macular pucker
- Retinal detachment
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Sickle cell retinopathy
- Trauma
- Vein occlusion
- Vitreous hemorrhage
Imaging Services Ophthalmic Ultrasound Service
Conditions seen include:
- Vitreous Hemorrhage
- Endophthalmitis
- Intraocular and Orbital Tumors
- Iris and Ciliary Body Cysts and Lesions
- Dislocated Intraocular Lens
- Optic Disc Drusen and Papilledema
- Posterior Vitreous Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Choroidal Detachment
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Posterior Scleritis
Services provided:
- Diagnostic B-Scan
- Diagnostic B-Scan with Qualitative A-Scan
- Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UMB)
- Ultrasound Biometry
- Optical Biometry
Ophthalmic Photography Service
Conditions seen include:
- Keratitis
- Cataracts
- Corneal Ulcer
- Diabetic Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- Sickle Cell Retinopathy
Services provided:
- Color Retinal Fundus Photography
- Retinal Fluorescein Angiography
- ICG Angiography
- Slit Lamp Photography
- Intravenous Injection of Sodium Fluorescein And Indocyanine Green Dyes
- Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Ocular Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A)
- Corneal Specular Microscopy
Visual Physiology Service
Conditions seen include:
- Stargardt disease
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Macular dystrophies
- Retinal dystrophies
- Macular degeneration
- Age-related macular degeneration
Services provided:
- Comprehensive consultation and evaluation
- Electroretinograms (ERG, multifocal ERG)
- Electro-oculograms (EOG)
- Visual Evoked Responses (VEP)
- Color vision testing--D15, FM 100 Hue, Dark adapted perimetry
- Scanning laser ophthalmoscope macular perimetry and imaging
- Contrast Sensitivity
Our Innovative Treatments: Bionic Eye
Adolf Levi, 83, underwent the first bionic eye implant at Wilmer to restore his vision. Hear James Handa, M.D., discuss this extraordinary case.