What is the difference between a vitreoretinal surgeon and a general ophthalmologist?

A general ophthalmologist is a specialist who performs general eye care including refraction and minor surgery as well as cataract surgery. A retina specialist or surgeon is highly trained in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of retinal problems such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, macular puckers, and retinal detachments. A retina specialist trains for many years beyond medical college: not only for three more years to become a general ophthalmologist, but for two or three additional years in a “fellowship” or senior residency program to learn the details of the retinal surgery.

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