Retina & vitreous care
Retinal care ranges from imaging and repeated injections to vitreoretinal surgery. Follow-up and travel restrictions depend on the condition and whether an intraocular gas bubble is used.
Treatments in this specialty
Procedure guides
Times are planning guides, not national averages or guaranteed schedules. They reflect published provider examples and patient guidance. The treating team confirms the individual plan, time needed near the clinic and fitness to travel. Waiting lists are not included.
Anti-VEGF eye injections
Injects medicine into the vitreous cavity to reduce abnormal blood-vessel growth or leakage. Used for conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular oedema. This is repeated disease control, not a one-off laser procedure.
- Time
- Repeated treatment over months or longer
- Appointments
- Often monthly at the start
Retinal surgery: vitrectomy
Removes vitreous gel so a retinal surgeon can treat problems such as retinal detachment, vitreous haemorrhage or an epiretinal membrane. A gas bubble or silicone oil may be used inside the eye, depending on the repair.
- Time
- Usually about 1–2 hours of surgery
- Appointments
- 1 operation + early & later eye checks
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Clinical terms
Use these clinical terms when discussing a referral or looking for a provider. Focused care areas may sit within a broader medical specialty.
- Retina & vitreous care
- Retinologie und vitreoretinale ChirurgieGermanRetinologie a vitreoretinální chirurgieCzech
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Cross-sectional retinal imaging.
Intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy
Injections for selected retinal disease.
Pars plana vitrectomy
Removal of vitreous for retinal surgery.
Retinal laser photocoagulation
Treating selected retinal vascular disease.
Retinal detachment repair
Reattaching the detached retina.
Macular hole surgery
Vitreoretinal repair of a central retinal defect.
Epiretinal membrane peeling
Removal of a surface membrane affecting vision.
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Planning your care
Ask the treating service for a written plan. Appointment numbers and time away depend on the procedure, results and individual needs.
- What examination is needed before treatment, and are staged procedures or treatment of both sides planned?
- Ask for separate dates for treatment, healing reviews, adjustments and any final restoration or device fitting.
- Which restrictions and follow-up arrangements apply before travelling or returning to normal activities?
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.