Not all vitreo-retinal conditions require surgical intervention. Some are managed totally by medical means in the form of eye drops, tablets and injections. Macular Degeneration, CRVO, BRVO and optic neuritis are examples of disease which come under the purview of medical retina.
Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Age Related Macular Degeneration is a condition seen is older persons in which results in painless loss of central vision. This may be quite debilitating as the macula (area of sharpest vision) is primarily affected. Assessment and progression are done by non invasive OCT. Many patients are benefited by intra-ocular injections of certain medications.
