Retina Service

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    • The Retina Service at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center diagnoses and treats a range of eye diseases that affect the back of the eye (retina). With a full spectrum of advanced treatment options and an experienced team of experts, we are a referral center for complex and difficult-to-treat eye conditions.

    Our Approach

    The Retina Service is committed to delivering expert, compassionate care for diseases affecting the back of the eye. Our specialists offer comprehensive medical and surgical treatments for a wide range of conditions, including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal degenerations, and ocular inflammation. We also care for patients with complex cases referred from other providers, including those with intraocular tumors and hereditary retinal diseases.

    Our team uses advanced diagnostic tools, including electrophysiological and psychophysical testing, to assess how well your retina, optic nerve, and visual pathways are working. Standardized A- and B-scan ultrasounds are available either as part of a full consultation or as a standalone diagnostic service to help eye specialists diagnose and monitor a variety of eye conditions. For more information, visit Diagnostic Visual Electrophysiology Service.

    Our goal is to provide personalized, state-of-the-art care that helps preserve and improve your vision.

    Advanced Testing to Support Your Eye Care

    When you get your eyes checked at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center, you may be sent to specialized testing areas like ophthalmic ultrasound, ophthalmic photography, or diagnostic visual electrophysiology. These advanced tests will provide more detailed information than a regular eye exam to help detect problems early, confirm a diagnosis, and guide your treatment plan.

    Appointment Information

    To make an appointment with an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating the retina, please call our office at 734-764-4190. Our team will help you find the right eye specialist for your needs.

    Locations
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1, Level 2
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center-Grand Blanc 3181 E Grand Blanc Rd
      Grand Blanc, MI 48439-2709       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
      Floor 2
      Northville, MI 48168-9493       Get Directions
    • Retina & Uveitis Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center 1000 Wall St
      Elevator B Floor 2
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1912       Get Directions

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    Cagri Giray Besirli, MD, PhD

    Associate Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Grant Michael Comer, MD

    Grant Michael Comer, MD, MS

    Clinical Associate Professor

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    Susan Gail Elner, MD

    Professor

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    Emily A. Eton, MD

    Emily Ann Eton, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

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    Abigail Teich Fahim, MD

    Abigail Teich Fahim, MD, PhD

    Assistant Professor

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    Thomas Wright Gardner, MD

    Thomas Wright Gardner, MD, MS

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    Michael Jacob Huvard, MD

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    Mark W. Johnson

    Mark W Johnson, MD

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    Shilpa Kodati, MBBS

    Shilpa Kodati, MBBS

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    Ophthalmology

    Jason Matthew Lewis Miller, MD

    Jason Matthew Lewis Miller, MD PhD

    Assistant Professor

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