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RETINA
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MACULA
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VITREOUS
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The
retina is a highly specialized tissue lining the innermost portion of the
eye. It contains millions of specialized photoreceptor cells called rods and
cones that convert light rays into electrical signals that are transmitted
to the brain through the optic nerve. Rods provide the ability to see in dim
light while cones allow for sharp and color vision.
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The macula, located in
the center of the retina, is where most of the cone cells are located. It is
very small (500µ or about the size of a ballpoint). The fovea, a small
depression in the center of the macula, has the highest concentration of
cone cells. The macula is responsible for central vision, seeing color, and
distinguishing fine detail. The outer portion (peripheral retina) is the
primary location
of rod cells and allows for night vision and seeing movement and objects to
the side (i.e., peripheral vision). All signals from the photoreceptor cells
pass through the optic nerve head, which in turn, transmit them to the
brain. Once they reach the brain, they are corrected and combined into one
image. This complex process of analyzing data transmitted through the optic
nerve is called visual processing. |
In front of the retina is
a chamber called the vitreous body, which contains a clear, gelatinous fluid
called vitreous humor. Light rays pass through the vitreous before reaching
the retina. It is strongly adherent to the retina at the vitreous base in
the periphery, the optic nerve head, along the blood vessels and around the
macula. With aging, the portions of the vitreous may liquefy and detach in a
condition called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). |
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Learn more about specific
retina and vitreous diseases: age-related macular degeneration,
chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine toxicity, cystoid macular edema,
color blindness, central serous chorioretinopathy, diabetic eye
diseases, diabetic retinopathy, macular hole, posterior vitreous
detachment, retinal detachment, and retinopathy of prematurity. |
Learn more about the
equipments and diagnostic procedures used in retina and vitreous
diseases: Amsler grid, dilation, flourescein angiography, fundus
photography, ICG angiography, OCT, ophthalmoscopy, ultrasonography. |
Learn about the surgical
procedures performed for retina and vitreous diseases: intravitreal
injection, macular hole surgery, photodynamic therapy, retinal
detachment reattachment surgery, retinal laser, pars plana vitrectomy. |
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Vitreo-retinal surgeons are ophthalmologists who
sub-specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a large variety of
conditions such as macular degeneration,
diabetic retinopathy,
retinal detachments, and many
others. Procedures common to this sub-specialty include scleral buckles for
retinal detachment,
vitrectomy for
vitreous
hemorrhage, macular holes,
and epiretinal membranes, and
laser procedures for innumerable retinal conditions |
MEDICAL TOURISM
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BASIC
INFORMATION
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FEES & INSURANCE
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Our cataract and
refractive surgery medical tourism program caters to Filipino balikbayans
and foreigners. We understand that your stay in the country is for a limited
period of time. Customized vision holidays may be created depending on your
desire.
Contact us for more information.
Cataract.com.ph
LASIK.com.ph |
If you are coming in to see us, these links
should give you all the information you need to prepare yourself for your
visit.
Appointments
Preregistration
Information needed
Scheduling
Insurance
Change appointments
Medical
records
International patients
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SEARCH. COMPARE. BOOK. Take control of how much you wish to spend for your
surgery. Choose your procedure and hospital depending on your budget.
Cataract packages
LASIK packages
Consultation and surgical fees
Philhealth (PHIC)
Accredited insurance companies (HMOs, brokers,
3rd party insurance, travel insurance) |
REFRACTIVE
SURGERY
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SCREENING CENTERS
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LOYALTY PROGRAM
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We perform most of our refractive surgical procedures using the
Carl Zeiss Meditec MEL 80
and
Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217 Z100 excimer
lasers, and the
Refractec
NearVision CK conductive keratoplasty at
St. Luke's Medical Center - International Eye Institute (Vision Laser Center), the
first Joint Commission International (JCI)
accredited laser refractive center in the Philippines. We also use the
VISX STAR S4 CustumVue at DLS-STI Mega Clinic's The
Lasik Surgery Clinic, and
CustomVis PULZAR Z1
solid state laser at Q.C. Eye Center. |
Our cataract and refractive screening centers are numerous
and include all EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic locations:
Manila
| Don Santiago Building,
Asian
Hospital and Medical Center,
Medical City,
and
St. Luke's
Medical Center. We are also able to screen by appointment at Fatima
Eye Center, Q.C. Eye Center, DLS-STI Mega Clinic's The Lasik
Surgery Clinic,
Healthway Medical Festival, Alabang
Medical Center, and PGH's Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal. We do surgeries in all these
locations. Click on the links for
maps and directons. |
 In appreciation of
your patronage, the EYE REPUBLIC
LOYALTY program
was created. This program
is also your chance to help your friends, neighbors and co-workers save on
their eye health beginning with their very first visit. We believe your
referrals are the most important part of building our practice. THANK YOU!
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