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Patient Information

These pages are intended to provide general information for patients and their relatives. Please contact your specialist to receive advice relevant to your individual circumstances.

These are some symptoms that may indicate retinal disease.

• Loss of vision.

• Distortion

• Flashes and floaters

• A shadow in the vision

• Blurred vision

• Patchy vision

If you experience sudden loss of vision you should seek an ophthalmological opinion as soon as possible.

For a PDF document on vitrectomy surgery click here.

Disclaimer. The information provided in the Retina Surgery web site is not a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified doctor or other health care professional. Always check with your doctor if you have concerns about your condition or treatment. The authors of this web site and St Thomas’ hospital are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any form of damages whatsoever resulting from the information contained in or implied by the information on the site.
(Information for Patients only provides a guide. It is important that you consult your ophthalmologist if you are experiencing problems with your eyes.)

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