Retina Specialists in Los Angeles

Premier retina eye care in Los Angeles 

The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye cavity like wallpaper. A healthy retina is critical for clear vision.

When light rays entering the eye are interrupted by a retinal condition, the results can be catastrophically disruptive to vision.

With the use of state-of-the-art retinal diagnostic testing tools, our top retina specialist can conduct several tests that are not typically performed at most optometrist offices. A retina specialist exam and retina diagnostic tests are conducted to diagnose or monitor retinal conditions.

Common retinal conditions

These are less-serious retinal diseases that should be seen by one of our doctors.

Floaters

Small spots or what look like strands of hair that appear spontaneously and seem to be floating in your field of vision. 

Flashes

When the gel-like fluid inside our eyes pulls away from the retina lining and causes the brain to perceive small bursts or flashes of light.

Macular hole

A macular hole in the central retina is typically seen in people over age 55 and more often in women.

Macular Pucker

A relatively harmless condition when a thin translucent layer of connective tissue slowly develops over the macula.

Serious retina conditions

Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related deterioration of the center of the retina, known as the macula. The macula is responsible for fine focus that lets you distinguish faces, read, and drive.

Retinal tears and retinal detachment

A retinal detachment is a vision-threatening emergency in which the retina pulls away from the inside eyewall. It's an emergency because the retina gets oxygen and nourishment from the blood vessels located in the underlying tissue on the eyewall. The longer a retinal detachment goes untreated, the greater your risk of permanent vision loss.

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Long term elevated blood glucose levels damage small blood vessels responsible for nourishing the retina. This causes the vessel walls to weaken and bulge, making them leak fluid underneath the retinal surface.

Macular edema

In advanced diabetes, elevated blood glucose levels damage the blood vessels nourishing the retina, and causes them to leak fluid underneath the retinal surface. When the leaking involves the central retinal area known as the macula, this is known as macular edema.

Central retinal artery occlusion

If the central retinal artery gets blocked by a blood clot or a bit of cholesterol, it robs the retinal cells of oxygen and they begin to die off. The blockage can last for seconds, minutes, or can even be permanent, in which case it will lead to permanent vision loss.

Central retinal vein occlusion

Sometimes the main vein responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the retina becomes partially or completely blocked due to a clot or decreased blood flow. This can cause pressure build-up in the vessels, making them leak blood (known as retinal hemorrhages) and fluid underneath the central retina (macular edema).

Why Choose AGEI Retina Eye Surgeons in Los Angeles

You can trust the highest standards of ophthalmology and exceptional patient care provided by AGEI retina eye surgeons.

AGEI has assembled a team of top ophthalmology specialists from around the country who offer their patients the highest quality of specialist eye care in the nation. 

Here are a few additional reasons to choose AGEI retina eye surgeons in Los Angeles:

• Our commitment to advancing the field of ophthalmology
• Strong reputation for providing state-of-the-art care
• Comfortable and familiar clinic
• Nationally recognized for compassionate patient-centric care
• Exceptional retina eye surgeon credentials
• Experts in vascular disease and cataract surgery
• Latest technologies and state-of-the-art surgical equipment

Our Los Angeles offices

Beverly Hills

450 N. Roxbury Dr.

3rd Floor

Beverly Hills, CA

310-851-2300

Santa Monica

2222 Santa Monica Blvd.

Ste. 107

Santa Monica, CA

310-382-5050

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