Our Services
We believe the best clinical management is only possible by employing cutting-edge diagnostics in combination with knowledge and experience. In Retina Specialists, we heavily invest in the best diagnostic equipment for your eye care, so you know you will be getting the most accurate assessment and treatment possible.
Ocular Diagnostics
Heidelberg Spectralis imaging
This is the top of the line imaging system to investigate retinal structure abnormalities. The Spectralis OCT imaging function allows clinicians to obtain cross-section in vivo imaging of the retina with unparalleled clarity, making detection of subtle abnormalities possible. The OCT angiography module allows direct imaging of retinal blood flow to assist the diagnosis of macula neovascularization to aide anti-VEGF therapy. Its multi-modal imaging function (autofluorescence, IR reflectance, multicolour reflectance) greatly enhances our ability to diagnose complex macula diseases, such as dystrophy and uveitis.
Retinal angiography
Despite the advance in non-invasive imaging, formal retinal angiography is occasionally needed to obtain a conclusive diagnosis. In Retina Specialists, both fluorescein and indocyanine green retinal angiography are employed in the diagnostic process if required. These are performed again using the Spectralis imaging system, as its confocal camera is able to obtain both high resolution and contrast, even with minimal dye use.
Electrodiagnostic testing
Electrodiagnostic testing is a non-invasive way to evaluate the function of the retina and macula objectively. This is essential in the management of complex retinal disorders, such as inherited retinal diseases and uveitis.
Retinal Specialists is the only private facility to perform electrodiagnostics in Auckland.
Services available
Anti-VEGF therapy
This is the mainstay of treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration and macula oedema from retinal vascular disorder. Avastin, lucentis, eylea, triescence and ozurdex therapy are available.
Laser therapy
Retinal laser is available in Retina Specialists for both panretinal photocoagulation and macula focal treatment. Furthermore YAG laser therapy is available for posterior capsulotomy and iridotomy.
Ocular Genetic assessment
We are the only unit in Auckland with specialists in Ocular Genetics and Inherited Retinal Dystrophies. Both Associate Professor Andrea Vincent and Dr Leo Sheck are consultant ophthalmologists in the ocular genetics department in Auckland District Health Board. Associate Professor Vincent also leads the research team in Ocular Genetics in the University of Auckland, and has established the Database of Inherited Retinal and Optic Nerve Disease. Genetic testing using next generation sequencing technology is available via Retina Specialists.
Cataract surgery
Our surgeons are experts in cataract surgery, and are looking forward to helping you to achieve the best clinical outcome possible. This is particularly the case of performing cataract surgery in the setting of retinal diseases.
Photodynamic therapy
This is the technique of non-thermal laser therapy with Visudyne to treat macula problems, otherwise untreatable with other techniques. This therapy is particularly useful in the management of chronic central serous chorioretinopathy and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.
Uveitis
Dr Narme Deva is a well-regarded expert in the management of complex uveitis diseases. She is supported in Retina Specialists by our expertise with Spectralis ocular imaging and electrodiagnostics.
Retinal surgery
Dr Monika Pradhan offers consultation in Retina Specialists on the management of surgical retina diseases.