What Is a Retina Specialist?

Retina Specialist

A retina specialist (ophthalmologist) is a specialist trained in comprehensive diseases of the retina such as retinal detachments, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Some retinal specialists perform refractive and cataract surgery in addition to caring for patients with medical retinal problems.

Medical retinal specialties may sub-specialize further to provide:

- Medical retinal care

- Surgical retinal care

- Uveitis and Immunosuppressive therapy management care

- Ocular Oncology care

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