The eye care professionals in the retina and vitreoretinal service department at the UPMC Vision Institute treat disorders related to the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissues at the back of the inner eye), the vitreous (a gel-like substance connected to the retina and the eye’s lens), and the macula (located in the middle of the retina that is responsible for central vision). Problems with any of these parts of the eye can cause different levels of vision loss, including blindness.
UPMC Vision Institute physicians use state-of-the-art diagnostics and the latest procedures to treat a variety of disorders such as retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and uveitis.
While no eye surgery is simple, some cases are much more difficult to treat than others. This is true in patients with complex retinal detachments, particularly in those eyes that have failed previous attempts at retinal detachment surgery and have developed a scarring process known as PVR. This also includes eyes that have sustained serious injuries following trauma. At the UPMC Vision Institute, we have the capacity and expertise to coordinate complex eye surgery for those who require the services of more than one ophthalmic specialty. For example, a person may have an eye condition requiring a team approach that includes the skills and services of Retina, Cornea, and Glaucoma surgeons, all in one operation.
The Retinal Dystrophy Clinic at the UPMC Vision Institute is a multidisciplinary clinic with the goals of providing early and precise diagnoses for patients and offering innovative, trusted treatments to restore vision or stop disease progression.
Meet our Retina Service team.
Learn more about Retinal Detachment Surgery and what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.
View the Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh's Retina webinars and Age-Related Macular Degeneration webinars.