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Vitreoretinal is a term used to describe topics related to the retina and vitreous fluid, such as specialists, diseases, and procedures.
Vitreoretinal diseases refer to conditions affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous:
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal tears or detachments
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Uveitis
- Retinoblastoma
Vitreoretinal specialists are ophthalmologists who, after residency, have trained in a fellowship specializing in the diagnosis, and the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous gel. They often perform vitreoretinal procedures, such as:
- Intravitreal anti-VEGF treatment
- Cryotherapy
- Photodynamic therapy
- Vitrectomy
Source: Retinal diseases – Symptoms and causes. (2022, January 6). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved March 28, 2022, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/retinal-diseases/symptoms-causes/syc-20355825
