Vitreoretinal surgery is a highly specialised area of ophthalmology that focuses on treating conditions affecting the vitreous and the retina. Miss Anna Grabowska is a vitreoretinal surgeon London patients can visit to explore the treatment options. Miss Grabowska has extensive experience in managing a wide range of vitreoretinal conditions.
What Does a Vitreoretinal Surgeon Do?
A vitreoretinal surgeon is an ophthalmologist who has undertaken advanced specialist training focusing on the vitreous (the gel-like substance filling the eye) and the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye). These surgeons possess advanced skills in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting these delicate structures.
Conditions commonly treated by vitreoretinal surgeons include retinal detachment, where the retina pulls away from its underlying support tissue; macular holes, which are small breaks in the macula (the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision); and epiretinal membrane, a thin layer of scar tissue that forms on the surface of the retina, causing wrinkles and distorted vision.
They also address vitreous haemorrhage (bleeding into the vitreous cavity), diabetic retinopathy (damage to the retinal blood vessels caused by diabetes), retinal vein occlusion (blockage of a retinal vein), and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which causes deterioration of the macula and leads to central vision loss.
Vitreoretinal Surgical Procedures
Vitreoretinal surgeons use highly specialised microsurgical techniques and instruments to perform intricate procedures. These may include vitrectomy (removing the vitreous gel to access and treat the retina), scleral buckle (a procedure to repair retinal detachment by indenting the sclera), pneumatic retinopexy (injecting a gas bubble into the eye to help reattach the retina), membrane peeling (removing scar tissue from the retina’s surface), laser photocoagulation (using a laser to treat retinal tears or abnormal blood vessels), and intravitreal injections (injecting medications into the vitreous cavity to treat conditions like AMD and diabetic retinopathy).
Miss Anna Grabowska: Vitreoretinal Surgeon London
Miss Anna Grabowska is a consultant ophthalmologist with a special interest in vitreoretinal surgery at King’s College Hospital, London. She is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the European Society of Retina Specialists.
Miss Grabowska manages a wide range of vitreoretinal conditions, including retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and diabetic eye disease. She is dedicated to providing personalised care and achieving the best possible outcomes for her patients.
If you require the services of a vitreoretinal surgeon in London, it’s important to find a qualified and experienced specialist. Your GP or ophthalmologist can provide a referral. Miss Anna Grabowska runs regular clinics and can discuss your symptoms and options with you. Contact us today to arrange your first appointment.