RETINAL DETACHMENT
A retinal detachment is a separation of the retina from the underlying layers of the eye wall.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY:
President Trump is scheduled to be in Philadelphia on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at The National Constitution Center (NCC) in the Independence Mall area. Increased police presence is anticipated in Center City throughout Tuesday afternoon and evening. Please allow extra time if you are going to Wills Eye. Please be advised of area street closures to vehicles beginning at 1:00PM on Tuesday 9/15. Pedestrian access will also be limited in the area. This is subject to change and area restrictions, which could widen, will be lifted once the President departs the NCC. There are also demonstrations planned for Tuesday 9/15 around Independence Mall as well as City Avenue.
Wills Eye Retina Specialists Are Leaders in the Field
Our retinal specialist team has pioneered the clinical care, research efforts, and development of all major innovations in retina care for 60 years. These highly-skilled and experienced surgeons have been intimately involved in the development of most of the treatments for many retinal diseases, including the latest treatments for macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Retinal diseases are a range of disorders that affect the thin layer of tissue lining the back of the eye. The retina, which is responsible for receiving light and converting it into neural signals for the brain, is one of the most important parts of the eye.
Early symptoms of retinal disease include:
RETINAL DETACHMENT
A retinal detachment is a separation of the retina from the underlying layers of the eye wall.
MACULAR DEGENERATION
Macular degeneration affects people age 50 years and older and is associated with central vision loss.
Treatment options for retinal disease range from surgical interventions to injections of air, gas, or liquid into the eye. Your exact course of treatment depends on your specific diagnosis and your symptoms.
Looking for the best ophthalmologist for your retinal issues? The Retina specialists at Wills Eye Hospital are dedicated to providing comprehensive management of both medical and surgical diseases that affect the retina and vitreous. Our ophthalmologists and staff use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, lasers, and surgical instruments to further enhance diagnosis and treatment. Patients from the surrounding region, other parts of the country, and around the world come for their medical and surgical expertise.
Each of our doctors is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and all are members of various prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, the Retina Society, and the Macula Society. They have been recognized as top doctors in the field by Philadelphia Magazine and Best Doctors in America.
JULIA A. HALLER, MD
Ophthalmologist-in-Chief
CARL D. REGILLO, MD, FACS
Chief, Retina Service
ARUNAN SIVALINGAM, MD
Co-Director, Retina Service
Director, Retina Fellowship
DAVID H. FISCHER, MD
Co-Director, Retina Service
ALLEN C. HO, MD
Director, Retina Research
RICHARD S. KAISER, MD
Co-Director, Retina Fellowship
SUNIR J. GARG, MD
Co-Director, Retina Research
JASON HSU, MD
Co-Director, Retina Research
JAMES P. DUNN, MD
Director, Uveitis Unit
JONATHAN BELMONT, MD
ALLEN CHIANG, MD
MICHAEL N. COHEN, MD
MITCHELL S. FINEMAN, MD
OMESH P. GUPTA, MD
M. ALI, KHAN, MD
ROBERT C. KLEINER, MD, FACS
MICHAEL KLUFAS, MD
AJAY KURIYAN, MD
SONIA MEHTA, MD
CARL PARK, MD
MARC J. SPIRN, MD
JAMES F. VANDER, MD
YOSHIHIRO YONEKAWA, MD
Retinal disease can happen to anyone. If you’re experiencing floaters, blurred vision, loss of vision, or other signs and symptoms of retinal illness, please contact us today to make an appointment and meet with one of our renowned retinal specialists.
Location:
Wills Eye Hospital
840 Walnut Street, Suite 1020
Philadelphia PA 19107
Phone: (215) 928-3300
Fax: (215) 825-4723
Ophthalmologist-in-Chief: Julia A. Haller, MD
Chief: Carl D. Regillo, MD
Co-Directors:
David H. Fischer, MD
Arunan Sivalingam, MD
Fellowship Director: Arunan Sivalingam, MD
Co-Fellowship Director: Richard S. Kaiser, MD
Retina Research Director: Allen C. Ho, MD
Retina Research Co-Director: Sunir Garg, MD
Retina Research Co-Director: Jason Hsu, MD