MQ Health Ophthalmology Clinic
- Suite 401, Level 4
- 2 Technology Place
- Macquarie University NSW 2109
- T: + 61 (2) 9812 3933
- E: ophthalmology@mqhealth.org.au
Why choose MQ Health
Integrated health care produces better outcomes for patients
Find out whyExpert surgery for eye disorders
Vitreoretinal and macular surgery refers to any operation to treat eye disorders involving the retina, macula and vitreous jelly.
Causes
Common conditions include:
- Epiretinal membrane – when a thin sheet of scar tissue develops on the surface of the macula.
- Macular hole – a hole that develops in the centre of the macula, causing blurry and distorted vision.
- Diabetic retinopathy – including bleeds into the vitreous (jelly of the eye).
- Retinal detachment – an emergency condition that occurs when the retina pulls away from the back of the eye.
Treatment
Some of our techniques and methods include:
- vitrectomy surgery
- membrane peeling
- laser
- scleral buckling.
