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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 :·
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Double Frequency YAG Laser - 532 nm with
attachment fo
indirect ophthalmoscope delivery.
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Diode Laser 810 nm.
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Micro pulse Laser.
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Diode Laser for transpupillary thermotherapy.
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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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