Medical Retina
Medical Retina at Deep Netralaya refers to the specialized treatment of retinal diseases using non-surgical methods, focusing on diagnosing and managing conditions that affect the retina, which is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Deep Netralaya, being a prominent eye care hospital, offers comprehensive medical retina services to patients suffering from a wide range of retinal disorders.
Key Services Offered in Medical Retina at Deep Netralaya:
Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment:
- Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects the retina. It can lead to vision loss if untreated. Deep Netralaya offers medical management for diabetic retinopathy, including:
- Laser Therapy: Focal or pan-retinal photocoagulation to treat leaky blood vessels.
- Anti-VEGF Injections: Medications like Avastin, Lucentis, or Eylea are used to block the growth of abnormal blood vessels.
- Steroid Injections: To control inflammation and reduce swelling in the retina.
- Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects the retina. It can lead to vision loss if untreated. Deep Netralaya offers medical management for diabetic retinopathy, including:
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Treatment:
- AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in elderly individuals. Deep Netralaya provides the following treatments for both dry and wet AMD:
- Anti-VEGF Injections: These injections are used to treat wet AMD by reducing abnormal blood vessel growth.
- Monitoring: Regular retinal exams to monitor disease progression.
- AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in elderly individuals. Deep Netralaya provides the following treatments for both dry and wet AMD:
- Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO):
- RVO occurs when one of the veins in the retina gets blocked, leading to swelling and bleeding. The medical retina team at Deep Netralaya treats RVO using:
- Anti-VEGF Therapy: To reduce swelling and prevent further damage.
- Steroid Injections: To reduce inflammation in the affected area.
- Laser Treatment: In some cases, laser therapy may be used to treat complications caused by RVO.
- RVO occurs when one of the veins in the retina gets blocked, leading to swelling and bleeding. The medical retina team at Deep Netralaya treats RVO using:
- Macular Edema:
- Macular edema refers to the swelling of the central part of the retina (the macula), often caused by diabetic retinopathy or retinal vein occlusion. Treatment options include:
- Intravitreal Injections: To control the swelling and preserve vision.
- Laser Therapy: To treat leakage from blood vessels in the retina.
- Macular edema refers to the swelling of the central part of the retina (the macula), often caused by diabetic retinopathy or retinal vein occlusion. Treatment options include:
- Retinal Detachment (Non-Surgical Management):
- Although surgical intervention may sometimes be required for retinal detachment, medical retina specialists may offer non-surgical treatments for early stages or when surgical options are not immediately needed.
- Inherited Retinal Diseases:
- Conditions like retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and cone-rod dystrophies are treated through advanced diagnostic tests and management, although these conditions typically require monitoring and symptomatic management as there is no cure yet.
- Chronic Inflammatory Retinal Diseases:
- Conditions like uveitis, which cause inflammation in the retina, are managed medically to control the inflammation and prevent long-term damage to vision.
- Retinal Screening and Early Detection:
- Deep Netralaya focuses on early detection of retinal diseases through advanced imaging techniques such as:
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): For detailed cross-sectional images of the retina.
- Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA): To assess blood flow and leakage in retinal blood vessels.
- Fundus Photography: To monitor and track changes in the retina over time.
- Deep Netralaya focuses on early detection of retinal diseases through advanced imaging techniques such as:
Why Choose Deep Netralaya for Medical Retina Treatment?
- Expertise: The hospital has a dedicated team of experienced retina specialists who are well-versed in the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Deep Netralaya uses state-of-the-art equipment to provide accurate diagnosis and effective treatment options.
- Personalized Care: Each patient’s treatment plan is customized based on the specific condition, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
- Comprehensive Follow-up: Continuous monitoring and follow-up visits are a core part of the treatment process to ensure that the retina’s health is maintained and any progression of disease is managed promptly.
