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Retina Vitreous Associates has been serving the Toledo and Columbus, OH areas since 1974.
At Retina Vitreous Associates, our mission is to enhance vision, advance eye care, and improve lives. We strive to deliver outstanding eye care with a personal touch to our communities in Ohio. We are dedicated to enhancing vision and improving lives through advanced treatment, personalized care, and a deep commitment to patient well-being. Our goal is to be your trusted partner in eye health, offering support and expertise at every stage of your vision journey.
Our offices are located throughout Ohio to better provide state-of-the-art retinal care in a personalized way. Our expertise is in diagnosis and treatment of retina and vitreous diseases, such as:
Your initial visit to our office may take 1 to 3 hours, depending upon the type of retinal problem you have and the need for specialized tests such as fluorescein angiography, ophthalmic ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography. To examine your retina it will be necessary to place dilating drops in your eyes. If possible, it is best to bring someone with you to your visit to drive you home.
You will first encounter our front desk staff, who will assist you in checking in and sorting out authorization and insurance information. You will then meet one of our technical staff, who will obtain a medical and ophthalmic history, check your vision, measure your eye pressure and dilate one or both eyes as appropriate.
Your eye doctor will see you once your eyes are dilated and examine you with an ophthalmoscope. This allows us to see your retina in close detail and will help to determine what problem you might have. In some cases, special tests such as fluorescein angiography may be ordered. Many times we are able to obtain the angiogram within 20 to 30 minutes and make treatment decisions quickly.
In some cases treatment such as lasers or injections may be done on the same day as your visit or be scheduled for a future date. For some retinal disorders, immediate treatment is needed and will be performed. Because the retina is subject to diseases that sometimes require emergency treatment, we often need to see unscheduled patients. We make every effort to provide expedient care to all of our patients, but, in the case of emergency, we treat those with the greatest need as quickly as possible.
In addition to performing examinations, diagnostic tests, and consultations, all of our offices are outfitted to perform in-office therapeutic procedures. Equipment is available to perform retinal laser surgery, injections, as well as other treatments that may be necessary for your condition. In most cases, these treatments require only topical (eye drop) or local anesthesia.
Retina Vitreous Associates is a leading provider of retina care in Ohio and has been serving the Toledo and Columbus areas since 1974.
At Retina Vitreous Associates, we pride ourselves on having a team of highly experienced retina specialists actively engaged in leading-edge research and equipped to handle the most complex cases. Each member of our team brings to the table extensive training, certification, and experience. Our vitreoretinal surgeons are retina experts with experience in the medical management and surgical care of retinal diseases. Our commitment to excellence ensures that you receive the best possible care.
We believe that every patient is unique. That’s why we offer personalized eye care tailored to your individual needs and preferences. Our dedicated team takes the time to understand your vision goals and health history, ensuring a care plan that is as unique as you are.
Being a part of the EyeCare Partners network that encompasses all ophthalmic and optometric specialties empowers us to offer exceptional patient experiences. The EyeCare Partners network includes leading specialists in every field of eye care, all of whom share the common mission to provide our patients with the highest quality of personalized care and attention.
