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The treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
For Avon patients, Dr. Vittorio Capuano practices at 4 rue Lagorsse, in Fontainebleau, in the immediate vicinity of the commune. This practice is dedicated to the retina, the macula, and cataract surgery.
Avon and Fontainebleau form a single living space. Dr. Vittorio Capuano, Ophthalmologist surgeon, receives Avon patients in his office at 4 rue Lagorsse, in Fontainebleau.
Consultations are held from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. They cover the initial examination, the follow-up of retinal diseases, and the preparation of a cataract surgery.
The Fontainebleau-Avon railway station, Located in Avon, it connects the commune to the office. Bus lines 3401, 3403, 3404 and 3408 depart from the station and serve the La Plaine stop, 3 minutes' walk from the office.
This direct route facilitates regular consultations, especially for patients who are being monitored for retinal disease.
The retina and the macula are at the heart of the practice. Dr. Capuano is in charge of the Age-related macular degeneration, the, the Diabetic retinopathy and other retinal disorders.
These diseases often develop for a long time without any noticeable symptoms. Regular screening allows them to be detected early and the treatment adapted.
The evaluation combines a complete examination of the retina and a OCT imaging, This provides a cross-sectional image of the macula. The treatment and the pace of follow-up are then adjusted to the shape and stage of the disease.
When intravitreal injections are indicated, they are scheduled with the patient. Dr. Capuano performs approximately 800 of them each year.
Appointments can be booked online in just a few minutes.
Cataract surgery replaces the lens that has become opaque with a Transparent implant, chosen based on your vision. Dr. Capuano performed 750 procedures in 2025.
A preliminary consultation allows the measurements to be taken and the implant to be chosen. The procedure is most often performed under local anesthesia, on an outpatient basis, at a time decided together based on the discomfort experienced on a daily basis.
Dr. Capuano heads the ophthalmology service of the Hospital Center of the South Seine-et-Marne, At Fontainebleau, Avon patients thus benefit from continuity between the consultation in the office and hospital care.
Appointments can be booked directly online. Institutions, event organizers, and colleagues can use the form on the Contact page.
At the office at 4 rue Lagorsse, 77300 Fontainebleau, from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The office is located in the immediate vicinity of Avon.
Bus lines 3401, 3403, 3404 and 3408 connect the station with the La Plaine stop, which is a 3-minute walk from the office.
Age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other retinal disorders, as well as cataracts. Glaucoma and myopia are subject to screening and follow-up in consultation.
Ophthalmology is one of the specialties that can be accessed directly for certain reasons, such as replacing glasses or monitoring for glaucoma. For other reasons, referral by the treating physician allows reimbursement as part of the coordinated care process.
The treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
The reference surgery to regain clear vision.