The Retina is affected by a variety
of disorders seen at all age groups.
The commonest include Retinal
Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy,
Occlusions of Retinal Vessels and
Inflammations. A detailed study of
the retina involves a thorough
clinical examination as well as
information from ancillary
diagnostic techniques
Ultrasonography:
Allows visualization of structures
in the eye, which are occluded from
view
Laser Treatment : 532 Green and 810
Diode Lasers are used for the
treatment of several retinal
vascular occlusions, retinal holes
and many other retinal disorders
Types of Laser :·
Double Frequency YAG Laser - 532 nm
with attachment fo indirect
ophthalmoscope delivery.
Diode Laser 810 nm. Micro pulse
Laser.
Diode Laser for transpupillary
thermotherapy.
Photodynamic therapy with 689 nm
diode laser.
Micro Pulse Diode Laser : Allows the
application of low intensity laser
spots so that the desired effect is
produced with minimal side effects.
It is used in cases of diabetic
retinopathy.
Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) :
It is the path breaking advancement
in the treatment of age related
macular degenerations (ARMD). It is
used in cases, which till now
considered untreatable. A
photosensitive dye is injected in a
vein and the lesion in which the dye
is now concentrated is treated with
a suitable laser
Special Retina Clinics Macula
Clinic : (Diabetis)
The Macula clinic is the small
central part of the retina, which is
responsible for the sharpness of the
image and the color that we
perceive. It is the most important
part of the retina, and is
susceptible to a variety of
afflictions such as Age related
macular degeneration, inflammations
and infections
Diabetic Retinopathy Clinic :
There is an alarming increase in the
incidence of diabetes mellitus in
our country. According to WHO (World
Health Organization) statistics,
there will be 57 million diabetics
by the year2025 and 1/4th of them
can be extrapolated to suffer from
diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic
retinopathy (DR) is a long-term
complication involving the blood
vessels of the retina. DR is related
to the duration of the disease, the
degree of control of blood sugar and
other factors. Timely detection and
laser treatment are the mainstay of
therapy. In later stages of the
disease complications such as
Vitreous Hemorrhage, retinal
detachment and neovascular glaucoma
can occur. Advanced stages need
complicated vitreoretinal surgery.
This clinic caters to all diabetic
patients in screening for
retinopathy, counseling and medical
and surgical treatment of diabetic
retinopathy. |
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