Medical retina refers to a range of conditions that affect the area at the very back of the eye, where the macula, retina, and optic nerve are found. A medical retina specialist is an expert in diagnosing, managing, and treating non-surgical retinal diseases, including wet AMD, dry AMD, and diabetic macular oedema. They’re highly skilled and knowledgeable in this area of ophthalmology, using advanced technology and the latest treatments to provide the best care possible.
What to look for in a medical retina specialist
After training to be an ophthalmologist, the standard path to becoming a age-related macular degeneration specialist is to complete a fellowship, meaning they’ve completed specialised medical retina training. If they have experience with the latest treatments, techniques and advanced technology, this is another indicator of strong clinical expertise. A good age-related macular degeneration specialist will also take the time to provide tailored care by exploring treatment options, understanding your individual circumstances, and ensuring you feel informed throughout your care.
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Mr Safdar Alam
Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Nuneaton
Mr Serafeim Antonakis
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Partner
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Epiretinal membrane
- Macular hole
- Refractive lens exchange
- Vitreoretinal surgery (VR)
- Vitreous floaters
- YAG laser treatment
- Exeter
- Hampshire
- Poole
Mr Mandeep Singh Bindra
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Partner
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Epiretinal membrane
- OCT scan
- Ocular hypertension
- Vitreoretinal surgery (VR)
- Vitreous floaters
- YAG laser treatment
- Oxfordshire
Ms Rishika Chaudhary
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Partner
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Macular hole
- Vitreous floaters
- YAG laser treatment
- Leicester
Mr Tom Cudrnak
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Partner
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- OCT scan
- Ocular hypertension
- YAG laser treatment
- Plymouth
Mr Nick Edmeades
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Partner
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- OCT scan
- Ocular hypertension
- YAG laser treatment
- Plymouth
Professor Richard Gale
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Partner
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Brigg
- Grimsby
- Lincoln
Mr Markus Groppe
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Partner
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Corneal-cross linking
- Epiretinal membrane
- Macular hole
- OCT scan
- Ocular hypertension
- Vitreoretinal surgery (VR)
- Vitreous floaters
- YAG laser treatment
- Oxfordshire
Mr Bhaskar Gupta
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Partner
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Epiretinal membrane
- Macular hole
- Refractive lens exchange
- Vitreoretinal surgery (VR)
- Vitreous floaters
- YAG laser treatment
- Hampshire
- Poole
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This page has been reviewed by Ms Rupal Morjaria, PhD, Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina & Cataract Surgeon on Sept 18th, 2026