Vitreo-Retinal Diseases fellowship provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of a wide range of retinal conditions. These fellowships typically last one to two years and offer extensive clinical and surgical experience.
Clinical Training
Fellows gain proficiency in evaluating and managing patients with various retinal disorders, including:
Age-related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
Retinal vascular diseases
Inflammatory and infectious diseases
Retinal dystrophies
Retinal tears and detachments
They become skilled in interpreting diagnostic tests such as:
Fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography
Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Ultrasonography
Electrophysiology (ERG and EOG)
Surgical Training
Fellows perform a significant number of vitreoretinal surgeries, including:
Pars plana vitrectomy
Scleral buckling
Membrane peeling
Retinal detachment repair
Intravitreal injections
Laser photocoagulation
They work closely with experienced faculty and may assist in resident surgeries as well.
Vitreo-Retinal Diseases fellowships provide advanced training that prepares ophthalmologists for careers in academic medicine or private practice, focusing on the management of complex retinal conditions.
Dr. Mehrdad Akhlagh Pasand is a distinguished ophthalmologist specializing in retinal and vitreous disorders, recognized for his expertise in complex retinal conditions and advanced surgical techniques. […]
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