Retina Vitreous Conditions Through our medical and surgical retina service, the WVU Eye Institute treats local, systemic, and genetic diseases as they affect the retina and vitreous of the eye. WVU's state-of-the-art technical capabilities ensure outstanding results in treating retinal disease. We use the following technologies to diagnose problems of the retina: We perform more than 700 laser procedures for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy each year. Various intravitreal drug treatments, such as Avastin, Lucentis, Kenalog, and Triesence are also available as needed. Our Services Diagnostic Capabilities WVU's state-of-the-art technical capabilities ensure outstanding results in treating retinal disease. We use the following technologies to diagnose problems of the retina: Spectral-Domain OCT: consists of ultrahigh-definition retina scanning with the ability to visualize the individual cellular layers of the retina Fluorescein and Indocyanine Green (ICG) angiography as well as Fundus Autofluorescence (FAF): in-office diagnostic tools to assess the severity of various diseases such as the presence of "wet macular degeneration" and the onset of diabetic macular edema and proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Ophthalmic ultrasonography: ultrasound for the eye, used when the physician's view of the retina is obscured. For instance, the ultrasound is used after the occurrence of a dense vitreous hemorrhage. Electro diagnostic Tests Electroretinography (ERG) – ganzfield ERG and multifocal ERG Electro-oculography (EOG) Visual evoked potentials (VEP) Dark adaptation and color vision These are used to help diagnose inherited and non-inherited retinal diseases. Therapeutic Capabilities Small-gauge pars plana vitrectomy surgery to treat various vitreoretinal entities such as diabetic retinal diseases and macular puckers. In addition to small-gauge pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckling is also used to repair retinal detachments. Intravitreal injections using the newest pharmacological agents to treat retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, edema and macular degeneration. Laser photocoagulation to treat diabetic retinopathy, macular edema and specific retinal vascular occlusions. Laser retinopexy and cryotherapy to treat retinal tears. Pneumatic retinopexy, which consist of immediate in-office repair of retinal detachments amenable to this type of repair. Photodynamic Therapy: cold-laser used for some less common conditions such as central serous retinopathy and wet macular degeneration refractive to standard therapy. WVU Health Report: Macular Degeneration Photos courtesy of National Eye Institute