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Retina Specialist - Alexandria, VA

We found 10 retina specialist in Alexandria, VA.

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Dr. Michael Min-Shyue Lai, MD

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Vitreoretinal Diseases, General Ophthalmology

6354 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA

703-650-0370

anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, electroretinogram (ERG)
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Dr. Michael Lai studied at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

"Dr. Lai is highly knowledgeable and seems up to date in the most advanced treatments. He saved me from going blind by using advanced procedures recently developed. He has always kept me well informed of my situation through clear explanations. He is highly professional in his treatment of patients."

August 2, 2021
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Dr. Michael B. Rivers, M.D.

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Vitreoretinal Diseases

6355 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA

Dr. Michael Rivers practices vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) in Alexandria, VA.
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Dr. Jung John Woo, MD

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Vitreoretinal Diseases

5400 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312

703-333-3044

eye surgery

Dr. Jung Woo specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and practices in Vienna, VA and Alexandria, VA. Dr. Woo is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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Dr. Rachel C. Chen, MD

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Vitreoretinal Diseases, General Ophthalmology

6354 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA

703-313-8822

anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, electroretinogram (ERG)
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Dr. Rachel Chen's specialties are general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She practices in Fairfax, VA, Vienna, VA, and Alexandria, VA. She attended the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine.
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Dr. Gordon A. Byrnes, MD

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Vitreoretinal Diseases, General Ophthalmology

6354 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA

703-650-0370

anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, electroretinogram (ERG)
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Dr. Gordon Byrnes is a graduate of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine.
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Dr. Sundeep K. Kasi, MD

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Vitreoretinal Diseases, General Ophthalmology

6354 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA

703-650-0370

anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, electroretinogram (ERG)
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Dr. Sundeep Kasi studied at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
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Dr. Reshma C. Katira, MD

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Vitreoretinal Diseases, General Ophthalmology

6354 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA

anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, electroretinogram (ERG)
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Dr. Reshma Katira attended SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
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Dr. Joshua Daniel Levinson, MD

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Vitreoretinal Diseases, General Ophthalmology

6354 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA

703-650-0370

anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, electroretinogram (ERG)
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Dr. Joshua Levinson attended Emory University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Gayatri Reilly, MD

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Vitreoretinal Diseases, General Ophthalmology

6354 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA

703-650-0370

anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, electroretinogram (ERG)
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Dr. Gayatri Reilly is a graduate of Penn State College of Medicine.
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Dr. Jiwei Sheng, MD

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Vitreoretinal Diseases, Internal Medicine

6354 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA

703-650-0370

Dr. Jiwei Sheng attended Tufts University School of Medicine.

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What are Vitreoretinal Diseases?

Vitreoretinal disease, or vitreoretinal surgery, is a subspecialty of ophthalmology that focuses on the surgical care of the back of the eye, or the retina. The retina is the layer of nerve tissue at the rear of the eye that senses light and is responsible for vision. Connected to the retina is a thick, clear gel called vitreous. In order to perform surgery on the retina, the vitreous must sometimes be removed. Doctors who can operate on these incredibly delicate parts of the eye are called vitreoretinal surgeons.

Some of the eye conditions that a vitreoretinal surgeon might treat include:

Diabetic retinopathy
Macular degeneration
Retinal detachment or tears
Macular holes
Retinal vein occlusion
Retinoblastomas

During vitreoretinal surgery, small incisions are made in the white of the eye, and very tiny instruments are inserted. The surgeon uses a microscope to treat the areas needed deep within the eye. In some procedures, a gas bubble is injected into the eye to apply pressure to the retina and keep it in place while it heals. If this is the case, you may be asked to lie face down for a few days after surgery. Eye drops containing antibiotics and other medications are also commonly prescribed.

Vitreoretinal diseases can be a serious threat to your vision. In many cases, vitreoretinal surgery can ensure you are able to see well into the future.