Retina Disease Treatment in India
About Retina Disease
Key Highlights
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Targeted treatment to preserve and potentially restore central and peripheral vision.Utilizes advanced, minimally invasive techniques like intravitreal injections and laser therapy.Can prevent permanent vision loss and blindness when diagnosed and treated early.Procedures are often performed in an outpatient setting with local anesthesia.Tailored to specific conditions like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachments.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy, especially with macular edema or proliferative changes.
- Wet (neovascular) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
- Retinal Detachment or tears.
- Macular Edema due to various causes like retinal vein occlusion.
- Macular Holes or Epiretinal Membranes (macular puckers).
- Retinal Vascular Occlusions (branch or central retinal vein/artery occlusion).
- Infectious or Inflammatory conditions of the retina (e.g., cytomegalovirus retinitis).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive eye examination including dilated fundoscopy, OCT scan, and fluorescein angiography.
- Detailed medical history review, especially regarding diabetes, hypertension, and blood thinners.
- Discussion of the specific procedure, its benefits, risks, and alternatives with the ophthalmologist.
- For surgical procedures (e.g., vitrectomy), pre-operative blood tests and clearance from a physician may be required.
- Arrange for transportation home post-procedure, as vision may be temporarily blurry.
- Use prescribed antibiotic eye drops before surgery if instructed.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection (endophthalmitis) or inflammation inside the eye.
- Increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma).
- Cataract formation or progression, especially after vitrectomy.
- Bleeding inside the eye (vitreous hemorrhage).
- Retinal detachment or new retinal tears.
- Recurrence of the disease requiring repeated treatments.
- In rare cases, loss of vision.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Use prescribed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops as directed to prevent infection and control swelling.
- Avoid rubbing the eye and protect it with a shield, especially while sleeping.
- Limit strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and bending for the period specified by your doctor (often 1-2 weeks).
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments for monitoring intraocular pressure and healing.
- Vision may be blurry or distorted initially; it improves gradually over weeks to months.
- Report any sudden pain, significant vision loss, or increase in floaters immediately to your ophthalmologist.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2 weeks to 3 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering retina disease in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for retina disease 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 retina disease. 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 retina disease compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Retina Disease in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing retina disease.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
Olivia Verma, a 42-year-old graphic designer...
Olivia Verma, a 42-year-old graphic designer and mother of two, had always prided herself on her sharp vision. Over several months, she noticed increasing difficulty reading fine print and a persistent, shadowy blur in the center of her left eye's vision, making her intricate design work a struggle. Her ophthalmologist, after a detailed OCT scan and fluorescein angiography, diagnosed her with Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR), likely exacerbated by stress. The doctor recommended a course of oral medication and, given the fluid's persistence, a low-dose Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) to seal the leak. Olivia was anxious about any procedure near her eye but underwent the in-office PDT, which was painless though she felt some pressure. Over the next three months, the subretinal fluid gradually resolved. Her central vision slowly cleared, allowing her to return to her design work with confidence. Emotionally, she journeyed from fear and frustration, worrying about her career and ability to drive her kids, to profound relief and a commitment to better stress management, feeling like she had regained a vital part of her independence.
Ophthalmologists for Retina Disease
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform retina disease and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 27 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 5 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 28 Years Experience
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- 28 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 23 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 19 Years Experience
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- 15 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 12 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Ranchi, Ranchi
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
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