Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist in Mexico

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The subspecialty of medical and surgical retina deals with the tissue at the back of the eye responsible for capturing light, as well as the nerve and the structures that support vision. It treats problems that can silently compromise sight, which is why timely evaluation is decisive for preserving it.

More about Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

What does a retina specialist do?

They examine the back of the eye with detailed imaging studies to detect and follow up on disorders of the center of vision. They combine medical management with surgical procedures when the case requires it.

Conditions treated

Retinal damage from diabetes, such as diabetic retinopathy and macular edema.
Retinal detachment and macular hole.
Evaluation of cataracts and glaucoma when they affect the state of vision.

When to seek care?

With sudden blurred vision, flashes of light, floaters, or loss of part of the visual field. In people with diabetes, periodic examinations of the back of the eye are especially important to get ahead of damage.