Retina

Nandadeep Retina Clinic is famous for having an extensive diagnostic setup with the latest laser machines, world-class operation theatre & experienced surgeons. The eye is like a camera with a lens in front and a film (retina) at the back.

Why is the retina important?

Your retina is an essential part of your vision as it’s responsible for turning light rays into images through signals to the brain. When there’s a problem with your retina due to eye disease, ocular trauma, or other conditions, you run the risk of causing long-term damage to your eyesight.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

People with diabetes can have an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. This is when high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. These blood vessels can swell and leak. Or they can close, stopping blood from passing through. Sometimes abnormal new blood vessels grow on the retina. All of these changes can steal your vision.

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Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

Risk Factor

Stages of Diabetic Eye Disease

There are two main stages of diabetic eye disease.

NPDR non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy

NPDR (non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy)

This is the early stage of diabetic eye disease. Many people with diabetes have it. With NPDR, tiny blood vessels leak, making the retina swell. When the macula swells, it is called macular edema. This is the most common reason why people with diabetes lose their vision. Also with NPDR, blood vessels in the retina can close off. This is called macular ischemia. When that happens, blood cannot reach the macula. Sometimes tiny particles called exudates can form in the retina. These can affect your vision too. If you have NPDR, your vision can be blurry or even normal.

PDR - proliferative diabetic retinopathy

PDR (proliferative diabetic retinopathy)

PDR is the more advanced stage of diabetic eye disease. It happens when the retina starts growing new blood vessels. This is called neovascularization. These fragile new vessels often bleed into the vitreous. If they only bleed a little, you might see a few dark floaters. If they bleed a lot, it might block all vision.

These new blood vessels can form scar tissue. Scar tissue can cause problems with the macula or lead to a detached retina

PDR is very serious and can steal both your central and peripheral (side) vision.

What are the symptoms of a damaged retina?

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Blurred Vision

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Flashes Of Light

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Peripheral shadows

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Floaters

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Black Spots

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Distorted Images

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Reading Difficulty

How frequently one should visit for Diabetic Retinopathy checkup?

DR Status Follow-up
No apparent DR
Yearly depending upon risk factors
Mild NPDR
Every 9 months
Moderate NPDR
Every 6 months
Severe NPDR
Every 3 months
Clinically Significant Macular Edema
Every 2-4 months
Non-Clinically Significant Macular Edema
Every 6 months
PDR
Every 2-3 months
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Vitreo-Retinal Surgical Services

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Intravitreal Injections

Wide range of Intra vitreal Anti Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (anti-VegF) injections available:

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Laser Photocoagulation

Common Retinal Disorders which are exclusively treated at Nandadeep Retina Clinic

retinal disorder macular-scar
Macular scar
retinal disorder retinal-vein-occlusion
Retinal vein occlusion
retinal disorder pigmented-epithelial-detachment
Pigmented epithelial detachment
retinal disorder age-related-macular-degeneration
Age related macular degeneration
retinal disorder central-serous-retinopathy
Central serous retinopathy
retinal disorder retinal-haemorrhage
Retinal haemorrhage
retinal disorder retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment
retinal disorder retinal-artery-occlusion
Retinal artery occlusion
retinal disorder bulls-eye-maculopathy
Bulls eye maculopathy
retinal disorder retinitis-pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa
retinal disorder albinotic-fundus
Albinotic fundus
retinal disorder diabetic-retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy

Our Retina Treatment Specialist

Dr. Madhavi D. Patwardhan Medical Retina specialist M.D, D.O.M.S.

Dr. Madhavi D. Patwardhan

Medical Retina specialist
M.D, D.O.M.S.
Dr. Bhavin M. Shah MBBS ( KEM, Mumbai ) M.D Ophthalmology (AIIM, New Delhi ) ( Gold Medallist )

Dr. Bhavin Mahendra Shah

Cataract & Retina Specialist MBBS ( KEM, Mumbai ) M.D Ophthalmology (AIIM, New Delhi ) ( Gold Medallist ) DNB, FICO (UK), Vitro – Retina Surgery (AI

Dr. Sourabh D. Patwardhan Phaco-Refractive Vitreoretina- Glaucoma specialist FRCS (UK), MS (AIIMS), DNB, MNAMS, FICO

Dr. Sourabh D. Patwardhan

Phaco-Refractive-Vitreoretina- Glaucoma specialist

Dr Bhushan Wadekar DNB MNAMS FRCS(I) FICO FAICO

Dr Bhushan Wadekar

DNB MNAMS FRCS(I)
FICO FAICO

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