Retina

Macular degeneration

Aged related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition which typically affects older people, usually 50 years and over. It’s the most common cause of blindness for this age group. Read more

Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that damages the blood vessels inside the retina at the back of the eye.  Read more

Epiretinal membrane

Epiretinal membrane (ERM), sometimes called ‘Macular Pucker’,  is a thin sheet of fibrous (scar-like) tissue that grows on the surface of the macula – the most central and sensitive part of the retina. Read more

Retinal detachment 

A retinal detachment is a serious and rapidly blinding condition that requires timely vitroretinal surgery, to prevent total loss of vision.   Read more

Macular Hole

A macular hole is a tiny hole in the centre of the retina, usually less than half a millimetre wide. Read more

Retina laser and other treatments

There are a number of different treatment options including eyedrops, injections and surgery. Read more

Other retina

There are a number of diseases that relate to the retina, especially as the eye ages.  Read more

Spotlight on: Retinal detachment and macular degeneration

Retinal specialists Dr Devinder Chauhan explains retinal detachment and Dr Robert Bourke talks about macular degeneration.

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