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Ophthalmology

Retina and Macular Disease

The Center for Retinal and Macular Diseases and Surgery at University Hospitals Eye Institute diagnoses and treats all eye diseases and conditions affecting the:

  • Retina: The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that detects light and converts it into electrical signals that are sent through the optic nerve to the brain, where they are processed into vision.
  • Macula: Located at the center of the retina, the macula is a small and highly sensitive area of the retina that is responsible for detailed central vision.
  • Vitreous Humor (or Vitreous): The clear, jelly-like substance that fills the inside of the eye.
  • Choroid: The layer of blood vessels and connective tissue between the white of the eye (sclera) and retina.

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Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness. When it occurs, it creates a vision-impairing condition called diabetic retinopathy. In Cuyahoga County, 1 in 13 residents are afflicted with diabetic retinopathy and this number continues to grow. Each year you have diabetes increases your chances of developing diabetic retinopathy.

Our retina specialists are skilled at detecting the early stages of the disease, which often occur without any vision loss or other obvious symptoms. Through a comprehensive vision screening exam with eye dilation, we we’re able to look at the back of the eye and see any swelling, fluid deposits or other changes that indicate the presence of early-stage (nonproliferative) or advanced-stage (proliferative) diabetic retinopathy.


Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss in people 50 and older. The disease affects the macula, which maintains the sharpness of your central vision, allowing you to see fine details when you look at something directly in front of you. Although it rarely causes total blindness, macular degeneration can make driving, reading, recognizing faces and doing close-up work difficult.

Our ophthalmologists are trained to detect the two main types of macular degeneration –wet and dry – each of which has different causes. We work with you to prescribe the right treatments to slow down and minimize vision loss.


Other Retinal, Macular & Related Conditions

Other retinal, macular and related conditions we diagnose and treat include the following:

Clinical Trials

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University are leaders in research of retinal degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Our team is working on new research to idenfity early signs and causes of these conditions and diseases. In addition to conventional treatment approaches, patients also have opportunities to participate in clinical trials offering pioneering therapeutics.

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