What does retinal surgeon mean?

A retinal surgeon is a physician who has specialized in ophthalmology and then sub-specialized in diseases of the vitreous and retina. The retina surgeon is very specialized. He is a graduate of medical school, he has done a specialty in ophthalmology during which he mainly specializes in cataract surgery and then sub-specializes in retinal diseases and his surgeries. This includes:

• Medical school – 6 years
• Ophthalmology specialty – 4 years
• Retina Specialization – 2 years

Most retina specialists focus their practice exclusively on the diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions and diseases. They usually see patients who have been referred by a general ophthalmologist who has identified a potentially serious disease of the retina. Retina specialists are trained and skilled in using advanced tools and equipment to diagnose problems.

What cases does the retinal surgeon handle?

The retina surgeon can diagnose diseases of the vitreous and retina through a detailed clinical examination with special lenses and using diagnostic machines. Retina surgeons work on a very sensitive and delicate body tissue, the retina. The retina is located inside the eye and is accessible with special tools that are inserted into the eye with small trocars. Microscopes and lasers are used by the doctor very often both in the clinic and in the operating room and are vital for the treatment of retinal diseases. Specialist ophthalmologists treat a wide range of retinal diseases from age-related macular degeneration, vein occlusion and diabetic retinopathy to surgical cases such as retinal detachment, membrane and retinal hole.

Ophthalmologist Georgios Trihonas

Trichonas George, is an ophthalmologist surgeon, specialized in vitreoretinal diseases. The physician has been an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University and director of the retina department at University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, USA. The doctor has also specialized in ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) and is a graduate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology-ABO-Certified). Dr. Georgios Trichonas is an internationally recognized retinal surgeon. From his many years of experience abroad, he is uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat problems affecting the back of the eye, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and retinal detachment. Contact the specialized eye surgeon for a personalized diagnosis and treatment of your problem.