Retina

WHAT IS RETINA ? WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT ?

In common language Retina is called the curtain of the eye.

It is in the very back of the eye. It holds millions of cells that are sensitive to light. The retina takes the light the eye receives and changes it into nerve signals so the brain can understand what the eye is seeing.

The retina can get affected by a number of ailments with or without association with other systemic conditions –

Some of the most common conditions being

1. Diabetic retinopathy
2. Age related macular degeneration – wet or dry . Wet type also called as CNVM choroidal neovascular membrane
3. CSCR / CSR
4. Retinal Detachment
5. Retinal vascular obstructions – RVO/ RAO

MODALITIES TO EXAMINE AND TREAT RETINA AT BAJAJ EYE CENTRE

Fundus Photo : Refers to taking a colored picture of your retina – makes it easy to compare retinal conditions at a glance

Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) : It is a technique for examining the circulation of the retina using a dye and a specialized camera.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) : It is a non-invasive diagnostic technique for cross sectional viewing of the retina. It can loosely be compared to taking an X-Ray of the retina to examine all the 10 layers of the retinal structure.

OCT is useful in the diagnosis of many retinal conditions,

Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) : It is a technique for examining the circulation of the retina using a dye and a specialized camera.

LASER PHOTOCOAGULATION

Intra-vitreal injections – depending upon the case and severity and previous treatment history – we might advice u from one of the various kinds of Anti-VEGF injections or Intra-vitreal steroid implants.

Get The Free Consultation

Bajaj Eye Centre, One of the most reputed and trusted super specialty eye hospitals, was founded in 1988 by Dr. R.K Bajaj and Dr. Vandana Bajaj, with a vision to provide The Best Eye Care at a reasonable cost.

Useful Links

Departments

Get in Touch

Monday – Saturday

9 am – 7pm

Sunday – Closed