Retina Services
The physicians of the HVMA Retina Service offer complete consultation and the latest treatments in all areas of retinal and vitreous diseases. This includes consultation for problems such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, retinal infections, AIDS-related eye disease, laser surgery, retinal detachment repair, and surgery for macular holes. We are affiliated with the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston: all major retinal surgery is performed at the Infirmary.
Most retinal examinations require that the pupils be dilated, which can blur one's vision for several hours. If you believe, you may have trouble driving after dilation, please consider having someone accompany you, taking public transportation, or scheduling enough time after your exam for your eyes to readjust. Because of the time required for dilation and the possibility other testing may need to be performed, you should plan on your visit lasting about one-and-a-half hours.
