{"id":27982,"date":"2026-10-27T19:05:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T17:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athensvision.gr\/retina-and-macula\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T19:05:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T17:05:03","slug":"retina-and-macula","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/athensvision.gr\/en\/retina-and-macula\/","title":{"rendered":"Retina and Macula"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Retina and Macula<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat the retina is, the main retinal symptoms, and how retinal conditions are diagnosed.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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What Is the Retina?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe retina is a light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye. It receives light and sends the image to the brain. The eye works like a camera: the lens at the front of the eye focuses light onto the retina. You can think of the retina as the film in the camera.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Retina Department \u2013 Athens Vision<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt the Retina Department of Athens Vision, we treat all retinal conditions using modern diagnostic and treatment methods, always with an emphasis on personalized care.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Diabetic Retinopathy Unit provides complete monitoring and treatment, from digital angiography and OCT to laser, intravitreal drug therapy (injections) and minimally invasive vitrectomy. The Age-Related Macular Degeneration Unit offers early diagnosis, advanced treatments and low-vision support to maximize vision.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Surgical Unit manages all surgical conditions, from retinal detachments and macular holes to complex reconstructive cases, using modern microsurgical techniques. The Pediatric Unit focuses on retinal diseases in children, particularly retinopathy of prematurity, with specialized diagnostic and treatment methods.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Retinal Symptoms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Flashes and Floaters<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What are flashes and floaters?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe inside of the eye contains the vitreous, a clear gel. Opacities within it create the familiar \u201cfloaters\u201d: small spots or lines that are seen mainly against bright backgrounds (e.g., the sky or a white wall). They are often caused by normal age-related changes, high myopia or old hemorrhages, and usually become less noticeable over time.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When should I be concerned?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf the number of floaters increases suddenly, with or without flashes.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn that case, an urgent visit to an ophthalmologist for a dilated retinal examination (fundoscopy) is needed, to rule out a retinal tear or retinal detachment. Flashes indicate mechanical traction on the retina by the vitreous, while new floaters may indicate the presence of blood cells. Both situations require immediate evaluation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Metamorphopsia (Distortion of Central Vision)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMetamorphopsia is distortion of central vision, often noticed when reading or looking at straight objects. It is caused by problems in the macula, the area of the retina responsible for sharp vision and for recognizing fine detail.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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