A retina specialist is an ophthalmologist with years of additional training in diagnosing and treating abnormalities of the macula, retina, and vitreous body of the eye. They can effectively treat age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, and vascular diseases of the eye in addition to other conditions.
Retina doctors use specialized advanced technology to examine the retina and the blood vessels that supply it.
The retina is a thin layer of cells lining the inside of the back part of the eye. These cells receive light and send signals to the brain, which are converted into images that form the world we see around us.
Vitreoretinal training involves four years of medical school, one-year of internship, three years of ophthalmology residency, and two years of a retina-vitreous fellowship in order to be a retina specialist.
Patients with retinal disorders can often have their vision improved or restored and future damage prevented with the help of a retina specialist.
At Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute and Fort Lauderdale Retina Institute, our retina specialists; Natalia Villate, MD, Tirso Mark Lara, MD, and Stuart K. Burgess, MD are dedicated to treating and educating patients about retinal diseases and their risk factors.
To schedule an appointment, call 954-741-5555.
