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What Is Retina?

Retina

The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye on the inside. It is located near the optic nerve. The purpose of the retina is to receive light that the lens has focused, convert the light into neural signals, and send these signals on to the brain for visual recognition.

The retina processes light through a layer of photoreceptor cells. These are essentially light-sensitive cells, responsible for detecting qualities such as color and light-intensity. The retina processes the information gathered by the photoreceptor cells and sends this information to the brain via the optic nerve. Basically, the retina processes a picture from the focused light, and the brain is left to decide what the picture is.Due to the retina’s vital role in vision, damage to it can cause permanent blindness. Conditions such as retinal detachment, where the retina is abnormally detached from its usual position, can prevent the retina from receiving or processing light. This prevents the brain from receiving this information, thus leading to blindness.

Who is the best surgeon for Retina Treatment?

Maj. Gen. (R) Prof. Dr. Mazhar ishaq is the best retinal surgeon in Rawalpindi Pakistan. He is expert in Vitrectomy surgery of Retina. He has more than 35 years of experience in this field.

Your Trusted Vision Partners. Over 50 Years of Excellence in Ophthalmology.

Maj. Gen. Mazhar Ishaq | Brig. Muhammad Amer Yaqub | Col. Sadia Humayun

Vitreo-Retina Specialist, Oculoplastic Surgeon, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

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