Scotoma Treatment in India
About Scotoma
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and painless diagnostic procedure.Provides a detailed map of the visual field to identify blind spots.Essential for early detection and monitoring of serious eye and neurological conditions.Helps guide treatment decisions and assess their effectiveness over time.Can be performed quickly, often in under 30 minutes per eye.
Who is this surgery for?
- Suspected glaucoma to assess peripheral vision loss.
- Diagnosis and monitoring of age-related macular degeneration (central scotoma).
- Evaluation of optic nerve disorders like optic neuritis or ischemic optic neuropathy.
- Suspected retinal conditions such as retinal detachment or retinitis pigmentosa.
- Assessment of visual field defects following a stroke or brain tumor.
- Unexplained vision loss or the perception of shadows/missing areas in vision.
- Routine monitoring for patients with conditions known to cause visual field loss.
How to prepare
- You may be asked to temporarily stop certain medications, as advised by your ophthalmologist.
- Bring your current eyeglasses or contact lenses to the appointment.
- No special fasting or dietary restrictions are typically required.
- Be prepared to have your pupils dilated with eye drops, which will cause temporary blurry vision and light sensitivity.
- Wear comfortable clothing and arrange for someone to drive you home if dilation is performed.
Risks & possible complications
- The test itself is extremely safe with virtually no physical risks.
- Eye drops used for dilation may cause temporary stinging, blurred vision, and light sensitivity for a few hours.
- In rare cases, dilating drops can trigger an acute angle-closure glaucoma attack in susceptible individuals.
- Allergic reactions to the eye drops are possible but uncommon.
- There is a risk of anxiety or fatigue during the test, which requires focused attention.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no physical recovery needed from the test itself.
- If pupils were dilated, avoid driving until your vision returns to normal (usually 4-6 hours).
- Wear sunglasses to manage light sensitivity caused by dilation.
- Your near vision may remain blurry for a few hours; avoid reading fine print.
- You can resume all normal activities immediately after the test.
- Follow up with your ophthalmologist to discuss the test results and any necessary next steps.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering scotoma in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for scotoma 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 scotoma. 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 scotoma compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Scotoma in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing scotoma.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
Myra Malhotra, a 58-year-old retired librarian,...
Myra Malhotra, a 58-year-old retired librarian, had always been an avid reader and crossword enthusiast. Over the past year, she began noticing a persistent 'smudge' or blind spot in the central vision of her right eye, which made reading and recognizing faces increasingly difficult. She initially dismissed it as needing new glasses, but when straight lines started appearing wavy, she grew concerned. An ophthalmologist diagnosed her with a central scotoma caused by wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The doctor recommended a series of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections to halt the abnormal blood vessel growth and prevent further vision loss. Myra was anxious about the needle near her eye but found the procedure itself, performed under topical anesthesia, to be quick with only mild pressure. Over the next six months, with regular monthly injections, the bleeding stabilized. While the central blind spot remained, its progression stopped, and some of the distortion improved. Emotionally, Myra journeyed from fear of losing her independence and beloved hobbies to a place of cautious optimism. She learned to use peripheral vision techniques and felt empowered by actively managing her condition, grieving the loss of perfect sight but deeply grateful for preserving what remained.
Ophthalmologists for Scotoma
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform scotoma and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 16 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune