Retinal Vascular & Macular Diseases: Clinical and Research Programs in Hamilton
An evidence-based approach to neovascular ("wet") age-related macular degeneration , diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion.
Retina Consultants of Hamilton (RCH) advances collaborative macular disease care through research innovation, evidence-based education, and clinical program development.
Clinical care is independently provided by Dr. Varun Chaudhary, vitreoretinal specialist, through Precision Retina Care (PRC). His clinical focus includes the management of neovascular ("wet") age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema and retina vein occlusion care in Hamilton and surrounding regions.
evidence-based, academic initiative
Retina Consultants of Hamilton (RCH) is an academic initiative dedicated to advancing research, evidence synthesis, and knowledge translation in neovascular AMD, diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion.
Through this work, RCH contributes to the evolving evidence base and supports its interpretation in contemporary retinal practice.
clincial services and research programs
Core Retina Clinical and Research Initiatives in Hamilton
Clinical services and research programs represent complementary areas of focus in the management of retinal disease. Clinical care and research activities remain distinct.
Participation in research is voluntary and independent of clinical care.
Precision Retina Care
Referral Pathway for Retinal & Macular Disease Care in Hamilton
Dr. Varun Chaudhary, through Precision Retina Care (PRC), our associated clinical service, supports clinical evaluation, multimodal retinal imaging, and treatment planning for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic macular edema (DME) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO).
Care is provided on a referral basis.
Through a structured referral pathway and coordinated intake process, Retinal Consultants of Hamilton supports referral coordination and communication with referring providers.
Clinical care is provided by Dr. Chaudhary through Precision Retina Care (PRC)
Supporting research participation retinal diseases
Retinal Clinical Trials and Research Participation in Hamilton
Clinical research activities include a clinical trials program focused on retinal disease.
Some patients may be eligible patients to participate in approved studies evaluating therapies and imaging approaches.
Participation in research is voluntary and not required for clinical care.
Research activities are conducted in accordance with applicable institutional and ethical guidelines.
supporting research in retinal disease
Research in Retinal Disease in Hamilton
Dr. Chaudhary’s academic and investigative work includes research in vitreoretinal imaging, biomarkers, disease monitoring and treatment response in neovascular age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion.
These activities support the development of knowledge in retinal disease.
Research activities are distinct from clinical care.
Research activities are conducted through academic and institutional collaborations in retinal disease.
Our Key focus is Macular Disease care
Retina Conditions We Treat
At Precision Retina Care, evaluation and management are provided for common macular conditions, with approaches tailored to each patient.
Clinical care is provided by Dr. Varun Chaudhary, vitreoretinal specialist whose practice focus includes management of nAMD, DME & RVO patients from Hamilton and surrounding regions, including Burlington, Brantford, Ancaster, Stoney Creek and Niagara region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions are managed at Precision Retina Care?
At Precision Retina Care, evaluation and management are provided for neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion.
Clinical care is provided by Dr. Varun Chaudhary.
How quickly can patients be seen after referral?
Our service is structured to support timely access to care. Referrals are triaged based on clinical urgency.
How can optometrists refer a patient?
Referrals can be submitted online through our website referral portal, or by fax to 905-573-4858.
Please indicate “PRC” on the referral to support appropriate intake and triage. Patients will be contacted directly, and referring offices will receive confirmation of the appointment.
Who leads Retina Consultants of Hamilton?
Dr. Varun Chaudhary is the Director of Retina Consultants of Hamilton. Clinical care is provided by Dr. Chaudhary.
He is a vitreoretinal specialist, Professor and Head of Ophthalmology at McMaster University and City-Wide Chief of Ophthalmology for St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and Hamilton Health Sciences.
Is the clinic involved in retinal research or clinical trials?
Dr. Chaudhary is involved in retinal research through affiliated academic programs, including the Thomas Kevill Advanced Vitreoretinal Imaging Lab where he is the Principal Investigator.
Participation in research studies or clinical trials is optional and, where applicable, is conducted through appropriate research programs and separate consent.
Retina News & Press
In the Media
Selected coverage of academic and research activities conducted through affiliated institutions.
Media content reflects third-party reporting by external organizations and is provided for informational purposes only. Research activities are conducted through affiliated institutions and are separate from clinical care.
Source: McMaster News
external CONTENT
"Canada’s first and largest-scale vision-loss study underway thanks to grant from the Juravinski Research Institute"
External article highlights research related to age-related macular degeneration conducted through academic programs.
Source: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
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"A New $10 Million Donation Helps St. Joe’s Leverage AI to Stare Down Two of Canada’s Leading Causes of Blindness"
External article describes research initiatives in retinal imaging and artificial intelligence in age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy supported through affiliated hospital programs.
Source: McMaster News
EXTERNAL CONTENT
"Surgery professor Dr. Varun Chaudhary leads major trial for critical vision treatment"
External article describing a major, international trial in diabetic macular edema (DME)