Vitreoretinal Surgery

Vitreoretinal surgery treats problems related to the retina and vitreous of the eye and is normally undertaken by an

Ophthalmologist

. The

retina

is the light-sensitive lining at the back of the eye. The

vitreous

is a clear fluid that fills the central cavity of the eye. Vitreoretinal surgical and laser techniques can restore, preserve and enhance vision for many eye conditions including types of age-related

macular degeneration

,

diabetic retinopathy

,

diabetic vitreous haemorrhage

,

macular hole

and a

detached retina

.