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There are several types of retinal treatments and surgeries available, depending on the specific retinal disease or condition. Some common treatments and surgeries include:
- Laser therapy – This involves using a laser to treat the retina and can be used to treat conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal detachment. It can be used to seal leaking blood vessels, destroy abnormal vessels, or create a scar to hold the retina in place.
- Injections – Anti-VEGF injections are commonly used to treat conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. These injections work by blocking a protein that contributes to the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the eye.
- Photodynamic therapy (PDT) – This involves injecting a light-sensitive drug into the bloodstream and then using a special laser to activate the drug, which destroys abnormal blood vessels in the eye. It’s mainly used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration and choroidal neovascularization.
- Vitrectomy – This is a surgical procedure that involves removing the vitreous gel from the eye and replacing it with a clear solution. It’s mainly used to treat retinal detachment, macular hole, and epiretinal membrane.
- Scleral buckle – This is a surgical procedure that involves placing a band around the eye to push the wall of the eye against the detached retina, holding it in place until it heals. It’s mainly used to treat retinal detachment.
- Cryotherapy – This is a procedure that uses freezing temperatures to destroy abnormal blood vessels in the eye. It’s mainly used to treat retinopathy of prematurity, a condition that affects premature infants.
- Intravitreal implant – These are tiny devices that are inserted into the eye to release medication over a period of time. They’re mainly used to treat conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
- Radial optic neurotomy – This is a surgical procedure used to treat central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) by creating a small hole in the retina to allow blood to flow and relieve pressure.
- Transpupillary Thermotherapy (TTT) – This is a procedure that uses a laser to heat and destroy abnormal blood vessels in the eye. It’s mainly used to treat conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and choroidal neovascularization.
- Submacular surgery – This is a surgical procedure that involves removing or repairing the damaged tissue in the macula, which is the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. It’s mainly used to treat conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and choroidal neovascularization.
- Retinal detachment repair – This is a surgical procedure that involves reattaching the retina to the back of the eye. It’s mainly used to treat retinal detachment, a condition in which the retina separates from the back of the eye.
- Intravitreal steroid injection – This is a procedure that involves injecting a steroid medication into the vitreous, the clear gel that fills the eye. It’s mainly used to reduce inflammation and swelling in the eye.
NOTE: It’s important to note that each case is different and the treatment options may vary depending on the severity of the condition and the patient’s overall health. It is always recommended to seek medical attention from an Ophthalmologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
