We also treat (medically and where necessary surgically), diagnose and examine diseases of the retina (including macula) and of the vitreous. We integrate clinical skills and the state of the art equipment in diagnosis. We inform the patients about the diagnosis and provide the possible treatment opportunities. Lastly, we are competent in achieving the most preferred outcome when there is need to have surgery; actually, Dr Carvounis has carried out the smallest gauge vitrectomies in the largest Houston region.
Macula Vitreous Retina offers speciality imaging solutions to patients with retinal and vitreous issues and optical coherence tomography (OCT) and other eye imaging technologies.
This can be done through online booking where the contact can be outside our office and simply visit our site in order to make an appointment.
OCT is a non-invasive imaging, which involves the use of light waves to capture cross-sectional images of the retina that are used to diagnose several eye conditions.
Yes, we take a majority of the major insurance plans. In order to check whether you are covered, please contact us.
The maximum time that an OCT examination takes is approximately 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the field that is under scrutiny.
Yes, members of your family may be accompanying during your exam to give you moral support.
Dress idly, do not use make up around your eyes as this can cause distraction during examinations.
Your results are to be forwarded to your doctor of referral and you can also seek a copy of the same to be sent to you.
Yes, OCT is absolutely safe and non-invasive, which involves light rather than radiation in designing detailed pictures of the retina.
Yes, we provide eye imaging services to the pediatric patients through dedicated protocols to make them feel comfortable.
