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What is the Medical term meaning damage to the retina caused by diabetes?
Diabetic Retinopathy
How many years of school for retina specialist?
If you are referring to college years; 8. A Retina Specialist is actually an Opthalmologist. And; Ophthalmologists are medical/surgical doctors specializing in Retinal care. 8 Years.
What is the medical term meaning radiographic study of the blood vessels in the retina of the eye?
Fluorescein angiography is the medical term meaning radiographic study of the blood vessels of the retina. This process can examine retinal vessels in the case of diabetes.
What is the medical term meaning any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina?
ametropiaametropia
What is the medical term meaning disorder of the blood vessels in the retina that may develop as a complication of diabetes?
Diabetic retinopathy
What is the medical term meaning ability of the lens to bend light rays so they focus on the retina?
Accommodation
What is surgical removal of the retina called?
The surgical removal of the retina is called a retinectomy. This procedure is typically performed to address severe retinal conditions, such as retinal detachment or proliferative vitreoretinopathy, where the retina cannot be repaired or reattached. It involves excising a portion of the retina to relieve complications or improve the overall health of the eye.
Can the retina be replaced through medical procedures?
No, the retina cannot currently be replaced through medical procedures.
What is the medical term meaning physician who specializes in eye disorders?
The doctor who treats the diseases of the eye is called as ophthalmologist. Now you have glaucoma specialists, cataract specialists, retina specialists and squints specialists amongst the eye specialists.
What is the medical term meaning any error in which images do not focus properly on the retina?
The medical term for this condition is "refractive error." Refractive errors occur when the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing directly on the retina, leading to blurred vision. Some common types of refractive errors include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.
What is the medical term meaning an instrument to visually examine the eye?
An ophthalmoscope is the medical term meaning instrument to view the eye.
What is a vitrectomy?
Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous (transparent gel that fills the eye from the iris to the retina).
