Program Overview
This work is led by Dr. Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRCSC, a vitreoretinal surgeon and clinician-researcher whose clinical and research programs focus on advancing retinal care.
Patients receiving care through Precision Retina Care (PRC) may also have opportunities to learn about research studies for which they may be eligible. Participation in research is always voluntary and is discussed only when appropriate.
A focus on patient education
Explore Our Featured Educational Resources for AMD, DME, and RVO Patients
focused care when timely assessment matters
Supporting Patients Across Hamilton and Surrounding Communities
Wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and retinal vein occlusion (RVO) are retinal conditions in which timely assessment can be important.
Precision Retina Care (PRC) provides a focused clinical service for patients from Hamilton and surrounding communities who are referred for assessment of these conditions.
PRC uses a dedicated referral pathways (accessible by your eye doctor) designed to facilitate timely assessment and coordinate care for eligible patients. Referrals are reviewed based on the clinical information provided and clinical urgency.
Our research priorities
How Research Supports Patient Care
- Clinical Research & Real-World Evidence
Studying how treatments for wet age-related macular degeneration (Wet AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and retinal vein occlusion (RVO) perform in everyday clinical practice to improve understanding of long-term care.
- Evidence Review & Knoweledge Translation
Reviewing and translating emerging research to support evidence-informed clinical practice and provide educational resources for patients and eye care professionals.
- Imaging
Exploring how advanced retinal imaging, artificial intelligence, and data science may support research and clinical decision-making in retinal disease.
- Collaboration & Innovation
Working with clinicians, researchers, imaging specialists, and academic partners across Canada and internationally to advance research in retinal disease.
how to access care
How to be Referred to Precision Retina Care
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Precision Retina Care (PRC) accepts referrals from optometrists and ophthalmologists for patients.
- Conditions we manage: Wet age-related macular degeneration (Wet AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO).
- PRC provides care for patients from Hamilton and surrounding communities who are referred for assessment of these conditions.
- Referrals are reviewed according to the clinical information provided and clinical urgency.
Resources
Educational Resources
Explore educational resources curated by RCH on Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO), and more.
Dr. Varun Chaudhary
Meet Dr. Varun Chaudhary
Dr. Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRCSC, is a vitreoretinal surgeon, clinician-researcher, Professor at McMaster University and Chief of Ophthalmology at Hamilton Regional Eye Institute.
His clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases, particularly wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO).
In addition to providing patient care, Dr. Chaudhary leads collaborative research initiatives that help advance retinal medicine and support the integration of new evidence into clinical practice.