Philip Alexander - Cambridge Eye Surgeon

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Vitreomacular Traction (VMT)

What is Vitreomacular Traction?

The macula is the central area of the retina.  In VMT, there is an abnormal connection between the vitreous jelly and macula, causing distortion of the normal structure of the retinal cells.  This leads to reduced vision and distortion of images.

What testing might be done?

An OCT scan will be required to determine the extent of damage from vitreomacular traction.

How is VMT treated?

In some cases, the abnormal vitreous traction can resolve by itself and not further action is needed.

In patients who continue to be affected with blurred vision or distortion, the traction can be surgically released, to relieve the symptoms.

Surgery for vitreomacular traction speeds up the onset of cataract, which is a very treatable cause of worsening vision. Mr Alexander may offer you combined surgery with cataract extraction at the same time as removal of the epiretinal membrane, to spare the need for cataract surgery in the near future.

What can I expect for my vision after surgery for VMT?

The operation is usually successful in reducing the distortion in vision due to vitreomacular traction.

Private Practice

If you wish to see Mr Alexander privately, he offers appointments at the Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, and the Nuffield Cambridge Hospital. To see Mr Alexander privately please contact his personal assistant Rosie Ashwell on 01223 782169 or use the form below to make an enquiry. A referral from your GP is not required.

Spire Cambridge Lea
30 New Road
Impington
Cambridge
CB24 9EL

Nuffield Cambridge Hospital
4 Trumpington Road
Cambridge
CB2 8AF

NHS Practice

Mr Philip Alexander is an NHS consultant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. To see him in his NHS clinic, please organise to be referred via your General Practitioner.

Department of Ophthalmology,
Box 41
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge Biomedical Campus,
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ

NHS Secretary: Shannon Brand
Tel: 01223 216106
www.cuh.org.uk

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