What is Vitreous and Retina?
The vitreo-retina of the eyes refers to the combined structure of the vitreous and retina, which plays a crucial role in vision.The retina is a layer of nerves comprising photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) that generate electrical stimuli, which are transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain. Vitreous is a gel that fills the area between the lens and the retina. It contains 99% of water, collagen and hyaluronan. The vitreous keeps the eye clear and properly shaped so light can pass through, while the retina captures that light and converts it into signals that the brain interprets as clear vision.
What is Vitreo-Retinal disease?
When the vitreous or retina is damaged or altered, their normal structure and function become disrupted. This disruption interferes with the retina's ability to sense light and the vitreous’s role in supporting it and causes vision loss. Renuka Eye Institute has some of the best vitreo-retinal specialists or the retina specialists in Kolkata, who are very proficient in treating any retinal diseases.
The types of Vitreo-Retinal disease
Renuka Eye Institute, one of the best eye hospitals in Kolkata, provides excellent treatment services for the following types of vitreo-retinal diseases:
- Diabetic Retinopathy: It's a common eye disease among diabetic patients. In this condition, high blood sugar levels lead to damage to retinal blood vessels, and this damage causes vision loss. This disease progresses to a severe stage by causing retinal bleeding and swelling.
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration(AMD): It is a progressive eye disorder that slowly damages the macula (the central part of the retina), which is responsible for sharp vision. It can lead to permanent blindness if not treated properly.
- Retinal Detachment: This is a retinal complication which occurs when the retina separates from its normal position. It's a critical eye disease that can lead to permanent loss of vision if not treated promptly by an experienced doctor for vitreo-retinal care.
- Macular Edema: This disease happens when the macula swells due to fluid buildup. It causes a malfunction of the retina and leads to distorted central vision. This condition requires the right treatment from top retina specialists in Kolkata.
What are the causes of Vitreo-Retinal disease?
- Systemic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol)
- Ageing or degeneration over time
- Eye injury
- Hereditary factors
- Infection and inflammation
- Vascular blockage
- High myopia
- Unnatural lifestyle
- Long-term medication and steroid use
- Premature birth and complications during the pregnancy of the mother
You can visit Renuka Eye Institute, a top eye hospital in Kolkata, for accurate retinal diagnosis and effective treatment.
Symptoms of Retinal Diseases
Most people ask, “When should I visit an eye doctor for retinal disease?” If you experience the following signs, please visit the ophthalmologists at Renuka Eye Institute, a leading eye clinic in Kolkata, as soon as possible for medical assistance.
- Blurred vision
- Appearance of floaters
- Flashes of light
- Swelling
- Headache and severe pain
- Red spot and bleeding
- Dark shadow over the vision
- Sudden loss of vision
- Faded colour vision
- Night blindness
- Blind spot
- Wavy or bent line
Impact of Retinal Diseases
These vision disorders can significantly affect sight as well as daily life because they impact the main light-sensitive part of the visual system. The effects are:
- Loss of complete or partial vision
- Difficulty in reading, writing or using digital screens
- Problems in recognising faces and images
- Night vision and colour vision difficulty
- Problems in daily activities
- Reduced work productivity and lifestyle limitations
- Psychological impacts like stress, anxiety or loss of confidence
- In some cases, bleeding inside the eye may occur and worsen the condition
- Delay in treatment can increase the cost of treatment and complications
Timely consultation with a reputed eye specialist is essential to prevent these diseases from affecting your vision and daily activities.
Eye exams for Retinal Problems
Our experienced eye doctors have been performing the following eye tests with modern diagnostic tools to ensure effective treatment for more than a decade.
- Dilated Eye Examination
- Fundus Photography
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Fluorescein Angiography (FFA)
- Visual Field Test
- Amsler Grid Test
- Ultrasound B-Scan
- Electroretinography (ERG)
Treatment at Renuka Eye Institute
Vitreo-retinal treatment can be complex, and sometimes the damage cannot be fully restored. The main goal of the treatment is to stop or slow down the progression to preserve or improve the vision.
Our eye care professionals carefully evaluate the condition and make a plan for personalized treatment based on the type and severity of the retinal disease, as well as the patient’s overall health. The options include :
- Eye Drops: Initially, our ophthalmologists start the treatment with eye drops as a supportive part to reduce the effect of symptoms for comfortable recovery. While drops are not directly effective for most cases, they play an important role in making the process smoother.
- Medicines: Oral medicines are not sufficient to treat these diseases alone, but primarily our eminent doctors prescribe them for controlling the underlying health issues( diabetes, hypertension and infections). Proper management of these conditions may help in slowing down the progression and improving the effectiveness of the whole treatment process.
- Intravitreal Injections: The eye specialists of Renuka Eye Institute inject Anti-VEGF (Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) drugs to treat irregular blood vessel growth and fluid leakage in the retina and reduce inflammation. This process is used for conditions like AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy and others.
- Laser Therapy: The following processes of laser therapy are more effective than medications and oral drops in retinal treatment.
Focal Laser Photocoagulation: Our retina specialists use this therapy to target the leaking blood vessels in the retina to reduce fluid build-up. This process helps to stabilise vision and prevent further damage in the retina. It is used for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema and retinal vein occlusion.
Pan-Retinal Photocoagulation (PRP): This broader laser treatment is used by our retina doctor for the advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy to shrink abnormal blood vessels.
Barricade Laser for Retinal Tears: Our eye specialists use this quick and preventive procedure to stop the progression of retinal detachment. It is applied around a tear in the retina to seal or fix it.
- Surgical Procedures: Our surgeons recommend the following retina operations when laser therapy and other medical processes are not sufficient to solve the retina problems.
Vitrectomy Surgery:It is a delicate microsurgery where vitreous gel is replaced with a clear solution to restore sight for severe conditions like vitreous haemorrhage or retinal detachment. Vitrectomy surgery cost is also reasonable at our eye hospital.
Scleral Buckling: In this retinal detachment surgery, a silicone band is placed around the eye to reattach the separated retina. Our retinal detachment surgeons use this operation for simpler detachment cases.
Pneumatic Retinopexy: In this eye operation for retinal detachment, retina specialist surgeons of our clinic inject a gas bubble to push it back into an earlier position in the eye.
Macular Hole Surgery: It is a surgery of vitrectomy with membrane peeling to close a macular hole. Here, our eye surgeons use a gas bubble to support the healing and help in restoring central vision.
Prevention of Retinal Diseases
Preventing these visual disorders is possible to a great extent by maintaining the following preventive care, recommended by qualified vitreo-retinal consultants.
- Control chronic diseases( blood sugar, hypertension and cholesterol level)
- Get regular eye retina screening at our eye centre
- Eat a healthy diet and drink sufficient water
- Quit smoking and alcohol habits
- Use protective eyewear
- Manage body weight with regular physical activity
- Limit screen time and UV ray exposure
- Don’t use excessive steroids and other medicines
- Proper eye rest and good sleep
- Manage stress and pressure in the eyes
- Take special care during pregnancy and premature birth cases
- Consult with a Retina Specialist at Renuka Eye Institute
Who should be cautious about Retinal Diseases?
- Patients with chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol levels)
- Elderly people
- Patients with high myopia
- People with previous eye surgery or injury
- Members of a family with a retinal disease history
- Smokers and alcohol consumers
- Excessive users of steroids and other medicines
- Digital screen users
- People who are suffering from malnutrition
- Prematurely born infants
Why choose Renuka Eye Institute for Vitreo-Retina care?
When it comes to your vision, choosing an ideal vision care provider centre is very crucial. Renuka Eye Institute, a premier eye hospital in Kolkata, has been providing retina services successfully since its foundation. Our unique approach includes:
- Diagnostic Excellence: Our eye clinic houses an extensive diagnostic setup equipped with modern technological tools.
- Personalised Treatment Plan: Our eye hospital offers personalised retina treatment plans tailored to each patient’s condition, severity of disease, and lifestyle needs.
- Experienced Retina Surgeons: The skilled and qualified vitreo-retina surgeon team of Renuka Eye Institute, has earned the trust of countless people by performing more than 3000 surgeries.
- State-of-the-art Surgery Facilities: Our vision care centre features a world-class operating theatre with the latest technology to ensure optimal visual results.
- Compassionate Care Under an Umbrella: Comprehensive care for retinal diseases is done under a single roof throughout the treatment journey, with utmost care at our eye care centre.
- A Special Retina Unit: We prioritise the best possible results for patients, and that is why we have established a dedicated and special unit exclusively for the treatment of vitreo-retinal diseases.
- Supportive Staff: The patient-friendly staff of our eye institute is committed to providing compassionate retinal care by ensuring that every patient feels comfortable and well-informed throughout their treatment journey.
- Affordability: The authority of Renuka Eye Institute believes that honesty and trustworthiness are the greatest wealth in medical services. Our centre is known as the most affordable eye hospital in Kolkata for providing quality retinal care with complete clarity of cost at every step of treatment to make eye care accessible to everyone.
- Easily Reachable: Our multi-speciality eye clinics are strategically located near popular areas of the city of joy. They are easily accessible from major transport routes, which makes it simple for patients to reach us without hassle.
- Strong reputation: We are proud of having a strong reputation and getting positive reviews from people with first-hand experience. Our eye care centre has earned the trust of countless people through consistent care, positive experience and successful visual outcomes.
Book an appointment at Renuka Eye Institute
Renuka eye hospital is one of the most trusted destinations for patients to seek the treatment of retinal conditions from the best retina doctor in Kolkata.
Schedule a consultation with top retina specialists at Renuka Eye Institute, a leader in eye care and take the first step to save your vision.
