Vitreoretinal Service
Consultation and treatments provided by specialists in the
Vitreoretinal Service include:
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Age-related macular degeneration
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AIDS-related retinitis
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Diabetic retinopathy
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Endophthalmitis
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Hereditary retinal disorders
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Intraocular foreign bodies
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IOL-related posterior segment complications
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Macular edema
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Macular holes
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Ocular oncology (primary and metastatic ocular tumors)
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Posterior segment trauma
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Proliferative vitreoratinopathy
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Retinal detachment
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Retinal vascular diseases
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Retinopathy of prematurity
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Subretinal neovascular membranes and hemorrhage
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Systemic diseases with retinal manifestations
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Uveitis
Diagnostic services immediately available include:
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A- and B-scan ultrasonography
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Color vision testing
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Dark adaptation testing
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Electro-oculography (EOG)
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Electroretinography (ERG)
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Fluorescein and ICG digital angiography
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Fundus photography
Dedicated operating rooms feature the latest in posterior segment
technology including the following innovations:
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Argon dye and diode lasers equipped with both endo and indirect
ophthalmoscope delivery systems
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Innovative and prototype microsurgical instrumentation for vitreous
surgery
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Vibration-free operating microscopes
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Video recording systems
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Viscous fluid injection systems for both silicon oils and
perfluorocarbon liquids
Uveitis Services
Glenn J. Jaffe, MD
Director
Adult and pediatric patients with anterior segment and posterior segment
ocular inflammation are evaluated and treated in the Uveitis Clinic.
Glenn Jaffe, MD, from the Department of Ophthalmology and Rex McCallum,
MD, from the division of rheumatology staff this service.
An evaluation consists of a comprehensive ophthalmologic examination
and if necessary, comprehensive medical examination. Diagnostic services
include the following:
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Fluorescein and digital ICG angiography
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Laboratory testing
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Ultrasonography
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X-ray
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Diagnostic vitrectomy
Appointments: 919.681.3937
Important Phone Numbers for Referring Physicians
Retina Clinic
Office: 919.684.3316
Srilaxmi Bearelly, MD
Office: 919.684.8526
Scott W. Cousins, MD
Office: 919.684.3090
Karl G. Csaky, MD, PhD
Office: 919.684.9010
Sharon Fekrat, MD
Office: 919.681.0341
Glenn J. Jaffe, MD
Office: 919.684.3891
Brooks W. McCuen, II, MD
Office: 919.684.3316
Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD
Office: 919.684.8434
Eric A. Postel, MD
Office: 919.684.3891
Ivan J. Suner, MD
Office: 919.668.1876
Cynthia A. Toth, MD
Office: 919.684.5631
Diane B. Whitaker, OD
Office: 919.684.3090
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