Excellence in the focal area of retinal treatments and surgeries in Bangalore

Retina is the back area of the eye where images are captured and sent to the brain, just like a photographic film. Retinal diseases occur when the retina, macula or fovea are affected. Diagnosing retinal diseases is complex process and should be conducted by ophthalmologists with specialization in retinal treatments.

Shekar Nethralaya’s expertise in treating retinal eye diseases

Shekar Nethralaya’s consultants command a combined experience of 35 years in successfully managing varieties of retinal conditions. The hospital offers a range of present-day evaluation and treatment options, with the support of top-end resources. In retinal treatments, surgeon’s expertise is very important and we employ two retinal specialists. Every year over 5,000 patients suffering from retinal diseases are treated at Shekar Nethralaya.

Common retinal diseases treated at Shekar Nethralaya

• Diabetic retinopathy: poor vision or loss of eye sight could be caused by diabetes. Blood vessels that nourish the retina get damaged due to pressure. Early detection of this disease can help the patients suffering from diabetes. Know more about diabetic retinopathy.
• Hypertensive retinopathy: usually found in people suffering from hypertension. The cause of hypertension has to be treated along with the eye. Know more about floaters and flashes.
• Retinal detachment: this happens when the retina detaches itself from the layer of blood vessels behind it. This condition has to be treated immediately as permanent vision loss can happen. Know more about retinal detachment.
• Macular degeneration: usually related to ageing process. This condition happens when the tissue in the macula degenerates, affecting the central vision. The damage caused cannot be reversed but can be treated effectively if identified early. Know more about age-related macular degeneration.
• Vitreous hemorrhage: it is a condition of intraocular bleeding from retinal vessels leading to sudden vision loss. It should be treated as soon as it is diagnosed.

Treatment options for retinal diseases at Shekar Nethralaya

Each disease has different treatment options available; these include vitrectomy, scleral buckling, pneumatic retinopexy, cryopexy, photocoagulation, and laser surgery, among others.

Technological advancements at Shekar Nethralaya that aid in retinal treatments:

• Comprehensive diabetic eyecare
• Digital fundus photography, with FFA (Fundus Fluorescein Angiography) and ICG (IndoCyanine Green Angiography) options
• Millennium Vitrectomy System
• Zeiss miscroscope
• B-scan ultrasonic biometry
• Advanced vitreoretinal surgery
• Retinal detachment surgery
• ROP screening
• Intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy
• Posterior Sub-Tenon (PST) injection therapy