Retina Laser Simi Valley

Retina Procedures in Simi Valley

Simi Valley Retina Specialists provides in-office and surgical treatments for diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. Treatment options may include intravitreal injections, retinal laser, pneumatic retinopexy, vitrectomy surgery, and scleral buckle surgery. The recommended treatment depends on the diagnosis, severity of disease, symptoms, retinal imaging findings, and overall eye health.

Intravitreal Injections

Intravitreal injections, often called eye injections or retina injections, are used to treat several retinal conditions, including wet macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. During this in-office procedure, medication is placed inside the eye to target swelling, leakage, or abnormal blood vessel activity in the retina. The eye is numbed and carefully cleaned before treatment. Many retinal conditions require a series of injections over time, with the schedule adjusted based on examination and imaging findings.

Retinal Laser

Retinal laser treatment is used for several retina conditions, including retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and certain areas of abnormal retinal blood vessels or leakage. Laser can be used to create a controlled treatment effect in the retina, such as sealing a retinal tear or treating areas affected by diabetic eye disease. Retinal laser is typically performed in the office. The type, location, and amount of laser treatment depend on the diagnosis and the appearance of the retina.

Pneumatic Retinopexy

Pneumatic retinopexy is a procedure used to treat certain types of retinal detachment. It involves placing a gas bubble inside the eye to help push the detached retina back into position. Retinal laser is then used to treat the retinal tear causing the detachment. Pneumatic retinopexy is not appropriate for every retinal detachment, but in selected cases it may be an effective treatment option. Positioning after the procedure is often important and will be reviewed carefully if this treatment is recommended.

Pars Plana Vitrectomy

Pars plana vitrectomy is a retinal surgery used to treat conditions involving the vitreous, retina, or macula. During vitrectomy surgery, the vitreous gel is removed so the retina specialist can treat problems such as retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, vitreous hemorrhage, or complications of diabetic retinopathy. Additional steps may include membrane peeling, laser treatment, gas bubble placement, silicone oil placement, or repair of a retinal tear or detachment. The details of surgery and recovery depend on the specific condition.

Scleral Buckle Surgery

Scleral buckle surgery is a procedure used to repair certain retinal detachments. A flexible band is placed around the outside wall of the eye to support the retina and reduce traction around retinal tears. Scleral buckle surgery may be performed alone or combined with vitrectomy surgery depending on the type of retinal detachment. This procedure has been used for many years and remains an important option for selected retinal detachment repairs.

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