Department of Retina & Vitreous

The department of  refractive surgery deals with procedures that can correct refractive errors like

nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism and improve vision in patients. They help reduce

or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. The procedures available include LASIK,

TransPRK, Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery and Intracorneal Ring Segment (ICRS) surgery.

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Our Doctors

Dr. Anoop Sivarman

Dr. Mahadevan

Dr. Harshali Yadav

Dr.Malavika.G

Dr Shabna A

Procedures

Minimally Invasive Vitreoretinal Surgery (MIVS)

Minimally invasive vitreoretinal surgery is a modern technique used to treat various retinal conditions

that involve small incisions and the use of specialised instruments to perform surgeries with less

trauma to the eye.

Retinal Detachment:

MIVS is used to repair retinal detachments by reattaching the retina to the underlying

tissue, often utilizing techniques like pneumatic retinopexy or scleral buckle, along

with vitrectomy.

Diabetic Retinopathy surgery:

MIVS is done for complications arising from diabetic retinopathy, including vitreous

haemorrhage, tractional retinal detachment, and epiretinal membranes.

Macular Hole Surgery:

MIVS allows precise removal of the vitreous and other membranes to close macular

holes, improving visual outcomes.

Vitreomacular Traction and Interface Disorders:

MIVS is effective in addressing conditions like macular pucker or epiretinal membranes,

where abnormal traction on the retina affects central vision.

ROP screening

Intravitreal Injections

ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) screening is a crucial procedure for monitoring the retinal health of

premature infants. It involves a thorough examination of the retina to detect early signs of abnormal

blood vessel growth, which can lead to blindness if untreated. The screening is typically performed

using a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope and often includes retinal imaging for detailed analysis.

Intravitreal injections are a form of treatment where medication is directly injected into the vitreous

cavity of the eye. These injections are commonly used to manage a range of retinal conditions,

including Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP).

Retinal Laser Photocoagulation

Retinal laser photocoagulation is a surgical procedure used to treat various retinal conditions by

applying focused laser energy to the retina. The laser creates small burns to the retina, which helps to

seal leaking blood vessels, reduce abnormal blood vessel growth, or treat areas of the retina that are

at risk of detaching. It is used to treat Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusions, Peripheral Retinal

Degeneration, Vitreous Breaks etc.

Instruments and Machines

• Widefield Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (WF-FFA)

• Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA)

• Ultrasonography

• Retinal lasers (Green laser – Double frequency Ndi YAG)

        with slit-lamp and indirect ophthalmoscopy delivery for treatment

• Constellation vitrectomy systems

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