Anterior Retinal Cryotherapy Treatment in India
About Anterior Retinal Cryotherapy
Key Highlights
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Effective in sealing retinal tears and preventing retinal detachment.Can be performed as an outpatient procedure, often avoiding hospital admission.Targeted treatment that minimizes damage to surrounding healthy retinal tissue.Often used as a prophylactic measure in high-risk eyes.Can be combined with other retinal procedures like scleral buckling for complex cases.Helps stabilize the eye and preserve existing vision./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic retinal tears or holes, especially with associated subretinal fluid.
- Asymptomatic retinal breaks in high-risk patients (e.g., high myopia, prior detachment in the other eye).
- Certain types of peripheral retinal degenerations like lattice degeneration with atrophic holes.
- As an adjunctive procedure during scleral buckling surgery for retinal detachment.
- Treatment of retinal dialysis (separation at the ora serrata).
- In some cases of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR).
How to prepare
- A comprehensive dilated retinal examination and often ultrasound imaging to map the pathology.
- Review of medical history and current medications; adjustment of blood thinners may be required.
- Discussion of the procedure, its goals, risks, and alternatives to obtain informed consent.
- Fasting for a few hours prior if sedation or general anesthesia is planned.
- Arranging for transportation home post-procedure as vision will be temporarily blurry.
- Administration of dilating and anesthetic eye drops in the operating room.
Risks & possible complications
- Transient or permanent increase in intraocular pressure (glaucoma).
- Inflammation, pain, and redness in the treated eye.
- Formation of excessive scar tissue (proliferative vitreoretinopathy).
- Choroidal effusion or hemorrhage.
- Accelerated cataract formation.
- Failure to seal the break, potentially leading to retinal detachment.
- Rare risks of infection or sympathetic ophthalmia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Vision will be blurry initially; the eye will be patched for a short period post-operatively.
- Use of prescribed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops for several weeks to prevent infection and control swelling.
- Avoidance of strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and eye rubbing for the period advised by the surgeon (typically 2-3 weeks).
- Mild discomfort, redness, and swelling are common and managed with oral analgesics if needed.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments for monitoring of intraocular pressure and healing.
- Report any sudden increase in pain, vision loss, or new floaters/flashes immediately.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient) or 1 day
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering anterior retinal cryotherapy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for anterior retinal cryotherapy in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform anterior retinal cryotherapy. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for anterior retinal cryotherapy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Anterior Retinal Cryotherapy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing anterior retinal cryotherapy.
Panaji, India
79 Doctors
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Ophthalmologists for Anterior Retinal Cryotherapy
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform anterior retinal cryotherapy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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