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About Retina
Specialists of Alabama Services
A retina specialist
is an ophthalmologist. An ophthalmologist is a physician who is
educated, trained and licensed to provide diagnosis and treatment
of eye diseases. A retina specialist has completed advanced training
in the diagnosis and treatment of the retina and vitreous.
At Retina Specialists
of Alabama, LLC we provide services that range from medical retinal
diagnostic and laser treatment, to microsurgery and ocular reconstruction
after injury. We can be contacted by telephone at 205-933-2625
or 800-292-8166.
Continuous professional
care for each patient is assured through our team of physicians
and technicians who work closely with attending doctors.
We recognize
that evaluation and treatment are only the first steps on the road
to recovery. The patient's active participation and cooperation
is also important in achieving long-term, positive results. Accordingly,
extensive counseling is a regular part of our care.
The most frequently
used services and procedures available through Retina Specialists
of Alabama are:
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FILMS
Fluidic Internal Limiting Membrane Separation
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SURGERY
A macula surgery method utilizing fluid pressure for tissue
manipulation rather than forceps
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FA
Fluorescein Angiography
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DIAGNOSTIC
TEST A
photographic study of the retinal vessels using a special
camera and dye placed in the veins of the arm
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Fundus
Photography
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DIAGNOSTIC
TEST A
photographic study used to show retinal disease
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IDO
LC
Indirect Ophthalmoscope Laser
Cerclage
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LASER
SURGERY Prophylaxis
laser barrier against retinal detachment
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Laser
Photocoagulation
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LASER
SURGERY A
highly focused beam of light that is absorbed by tissue for
use in many delicate forms of surgery
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Macular
Function Testing
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DIAGNOSTIC
TEST Assessment
of the retina's potential for reading and distance vision
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OCT
Optical
Coherence Tomography
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DIAGNOSTIC
TEST Fiber
optic bio-imaging similar to ultrasonography but provides
an increased level of resolution.
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PDT
Photodynamic Therapy
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LASER
SURGERY A new method of closing
leaking blood vessels in macular degeneration
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| Retinal
Detachment Repair |
SURGERY
Reattachment
of the retina within the eye to its normal position. May be
accomplished a number of techniques. |
Repair
& Reconstruction
of Ocular Injuries |
SURGERY
Numerous
surgical procedures used to repair injuries to the eye and salvage
vision in cases of severe eye trauma |
| Ultrasonography |
DIAGNOSTIC
TEST A
technique used to produce images of the inner structures of
the eye using sound waves |
| VF
Visual Field Testing |
DIAGNOSTIC
TEST
Measurement
of the amount of side vision
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TPPV
Vitrectomy
trans pars plana vitrectomy |
SURGERY
A
microsurgical technique used to repair the interior of the eye |
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