Precision Retina Care
(Clinical Service) in Hamilton
Precision Retina Care is a clinical service focused on the evaluation and management of neovascular ("wet") age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic macular edema (DME) and retinal vein occlusion (RV0).
Clinical care is delivered by Dr. Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRCSC. The service is supported by Retina Consultants of Hamilton for coordination and program-related activities.
Focused macular Care for Time-Sensitive Conditions
Precision Retina Care is a clinical service dedicated to the assessment and management of macular diseases.
The service focuses on neovascular ("wet") age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and
retinal vein occlusion (RVO) management in Hamilton.
Care is delivered through a coordinated clinical model that integrates multimodal retinal imaging and longitudinal disease monitoring.
Clinical care is provided by Dr. Varun Chaudhary through Precision Retina Care (PRC), the associated clinical service in Hamilton.
Focused care in Macular Disease
Conditions We Manage
These conditions require timely diagnosis, multimodal retinal imaging, and structured follow-up to support vision and long-term disease management.
Retina Care, Right When It's Needed
Timely Access to Specialized Retina Care in Hamilton
- In many cases, assessment and treatment are arranged within approximately one week of referral, depending on clinical urgency and availability.
- Patients are contacted directly by the clinic team for scheduling and coordination
- Referring providers are kept informed of appointment details and patient status
This structured approach helps support timely assessment and coordination of care within an appropriate clinical timeframe.
How It Works
A Structured, Patient-Centred Care Model for AMD, DME & RVO in Hamilton
Precision Retina Care is built around a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach. Care is supported by:
- Multimodal vitreoretinal imaging
- Dedicated ophthalmic photographers
- Coordination with referring providers
- Standardized clinical assessment pathways
Each patient receives a detailed clinical evaluation followed by a treatment plan based on clinical findings and imaging results.
Our Treatment Approach
Evidence-Based Treatment for AMD, DME & RVO in Hamilton
Treatment is guided by clinical assessment and multimodal retinal imaging.
- Anti-VEGF therapy protocols based on clinical assessment
- Ongoing monitoring using multimodal retinal imaging
- Longitudinal disease tracking to inform treatment decisions
Care is guided by clinical findings and may be adjusted over time based on disease progression.
Supported By Comprehensive Imaging
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for AMD, DME & RVO in Hamilton
Precision Retina Care uses a range of retinal imaging modalities to support clinical assessment and treatment planning. Available imaging modalities include:
- Intravenous Fluorescein Angiography (IVFA)
- Spectral-Domain OCT (SD-OCT)
- OCT Angiography (OCT-A)
- Swept-Source OCT (SS-OCT)
- Wide-field OCT
- Wide-field retinal photography
Build For Collaboration
Collaborative Care with Referring Providers
We work closely with optometrists and ophthalmologists in Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Brantford, Niagara region to facilitate clear communication and coordinated patient management in age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. Our approach is built on:
- Updates to referring providers
- Clinical documentation and communication
- Shared decision-making where appropriate
The goal is to support an efficient referral process while maintaining continuity of care for patients.
Rapid Access. multimodal Imaging.
Refer a Patient to Precision Retina Care (PRC) Clinical Service in Hamilton
Dr. Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRCSC
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Professor & Head, Ophthalmology, McMaster University
Chief of Ophthalmology, Thomas Kevill Regional Eye Institute
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
2757 King Street East
Hamilton, Ontario
Fax: 905 573-4858
