Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment in India
About Diabetic Retinopathy
Key Highlights
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Helps prevent significant vision loss and blindness in diabetic patients.Utilizes advanced, minimally invasive diagnostic imaging for precise assessment.Offers a range of treatment options tailored to the specific stage and type of retinopathy.Focuses on early detection, allowing for more effective management of the condition.Regular monitoring can help stabilize vision and improve long-term ocular health outcomes.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, as all diabetic patients are at risk.
- Presence of symptoms like blurred or fluctuating vision, dark spots (floaters), or impaired color vision.
- Routine screening for diabetic patients, typically recommended annually.
- Progression from non-proliferative to proliferative diabetic retinopathy observed in previous exams.
- Development of diabetic macular edema (DME), which is swelling in the central part of the retina.
How to prepare
- Provide a complete medical history, including diabetes management details and current medications.
- You may be advised to temporarily discontinue wearing contact lenses before the exam.
- For diagnostic tests like fluorescein angiography, inform the doctor of any allergies, especially to iodine or contrast dyes.
- Arrange for transportation home, as eye dilation will cause temporary blurry vision and light sensitivity.
- For procedures like injections or laser therapy, follow specific pre-procedure instructions regarding food, drink, and medication.
Risks & possible complications
- Diagnostic Dilation: Temporary blurred vision and sensitivity to light.
- Fluorescein Angiography: Risk of nausea, allergic reaction, or skin discoloration from the dye.
- Laser Photocoagulation: Potential for reduced night or peripheral vision, and rare scarring.
- Intravitreal Injections: Risk of eye infection (endophthalmitis), increased eye pressure, retinal detachment, or cataract.
- Vitrectomy Surgery: Risks include cataract formation, bleeding, infection, retinal detachment, and increased eye pressure.
Recovery & hospital stay
- After diagnostic dilation, vision may be blurry for 4-6 hours; avoid driving until it clears.
- Following laser treatment or injections, you may experience mild discomfort, redness, or a gritty feeling for a day or two.
- Use prescribed antibiotic or anti-inflammatory eye drops as directed to prevent infection and reduce inflammation.
- Avoid rubbing the eye, strenuous activity, and swimming for the period specified by your ophthalmologist (typically several days to a week).
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor healing, eye pressure, and treatment effectiveness.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
1 day to 4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering diabetic retinopathy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for diabetic retinopathy 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 diabetic retinopathy. 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 diabetic retinopathy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Diabetic Retinopathy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing diabetic retinopathy.
Panaji, India
79 Doctors
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Ophthalmologists for Diabetic Retinopathy
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform diabetic retinopathy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 12 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Ranchi
- 16 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 17 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 36 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar
- 12 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Baner
- 9 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 35 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Patiala
- 14 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 30 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 20 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 11 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 11 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- 14 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 28 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 14 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- 12 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 26 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 20 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 14 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Jaipur
- 12 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Salem