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Vitreoretinal
Epiretinal Membrane: causes and treatment
An Epiretinal Membrane (ERM) is a fine sheet of scar tissue that forms on the surface of the retina, the delicate layer of cells at the back of the eye responsible for capturing light and enabling sight.
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Eye Floaters: causes and treatments
Eye floaters are small shapes that drift through your field of vision. They may appear as black or grey specks, cobwebs, or lines that move as you shift your eyes.
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Macular Hole: causes, symptoms and treatment
A macular hole is a gap that develops at the macula, the small area responsible for fine vision at the very centre of the retina, and the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.
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Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD): causes, symptoms and treatment
Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous gel, the clear, gel-like substance inside the eye, separates from the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.
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Retinal detachment: causes, types and treatments
The retina is a delicate layer of cells at the back of the eye that captures light and sends visual information to the brain. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from the eye wall, similar to wallpaper peeling off a wall.
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Retinal tear: causes, symptoms and treatment
A retinal tear happens when the vitreous gel inside the eye pulls away abnormally from the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.
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What are retinal disorders?
The retina is the light-sensitive tissue located at the back of the eye. It contains specialised cells called photoreceptors, which convert light rays into electrical impulses.
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Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration: causes, types and treatment
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition where the macula, a small area at the centre of the retina responsible for fine and central vision, deteriorates due to aging.
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Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye condition caused by damage to the blood vessels supplying the retina due to diabetes. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to significant vision loss and even blindness.
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Retinal Vein and Artery Occlusion: causes, symptoms and treatments
Retinal vein or artery occlusion occurs when the blood vessels responsible for carrying blood to or from the retina become blocked, leading to partial or total vision loss.
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Vitreous Haemorrhage: causes, symptoms and treatment options
A vitreous haemorrhage occurs when blood enters the vitreous gel inside the eye, potentially leading to vision loss. Common causes include retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, and eye trauma.
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What Are Vitreoretinal Surgery Procedures, and Who Needs Them?
Vitreoretinal surgery procedures are advanced surgical techniques designed to treat conditions affecting the retina and vitreous, the gel-like substance in the eye. These procedures are critical for preserving vision and preventing blindness in patients with severe eye conditions. At OCL Vision, we specialise in vitreoretinal surgery procedures to provide optimal outcomes for our patients.
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