Vitreoretinal Disease Treatment in India
About Vitreoretinal Disease
Key Highlights
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Targeted treatment for complex back-of-the-eye conditions.Utilizes advanced microsurgical and laser technology for precision.Can prevent permanent vision loss from retinal detachment or bleeding.Often performed as a minimally invasive procedure.Can treat a wide range of conditions from diabetic retinopathy to macular holes.
Who is this surgery for?
- Retinal detachment, a medical emergency where the retina pulls away from its supportive tissue.
- Diabetic retinopathy, including vitreous hemorrhage or tractional retinal detachment.
- Macular hole or pucker (epiretinal membrane) causing central vision distortion.
- Complications from severe eye trauma.
- Posterior vitreous detachment with significant symptoms or retinal tear.
- Age-related macular degeneration with complications like hemorrhage.
- Infectious endophthalmitis (severe eye infection).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive eye examination including OCT and ultrasound imaging.
- Review of medical history and current medications; may need to adjust blood thinners.
- Pre-operative blood tests and clearance from a physician if needed.
- Fasting for several hours before surgery if general anesthesia is planned.
- Arranging for transportation home post-procedure as driving is not permitted.
- Use of prescribed antibiotic eye drops before surgery to reduce infection risk.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection (endophthalmitis), a serious but rare complication.
- Increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma).
- Cataract formation or acceleration, especially after vitrectomy.
- Retinal detachment or re-detachment.
- Bleeding inside the eye (vitreous hemorrhage).
- Corneal edema or swelling.
- Vision loss, though the goal of surgery is to prevent this.
Recovery & hospital stay
- An eye patch or shield must be worn as directed, especially while sleeping.
- Strict use of prescribed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops for several weeks.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and bending over for the time specified by the surgeon.
- Keep water and soap out of the eye; avoid swimming for several weeks.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments for monitoring pressure and healing.
- Vision may be blurry initially; final visual recovery can take weeks to months.
- Report sudden pain, vision loss, or increased redness immediately.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering vitreoretinal disease in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for vitreoretinal 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 vitreoretinal 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 vitreoretinal disease compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Vitreoretinal Disease in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing vitreoretinal disease.
Panaji, India
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Ophthalmologists for Vitreoretinal Disease
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform vitreoretinal disease and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 36 Years Experience
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- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Baner
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 35 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Patiala
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 30 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 28 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 26 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jaipur
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salem