Diabetic Retinopathy

Around 50 major retinal operations are performed every month which is the maximum all over the Ambala. LJ Eye Institute can be called as the hub of retinal surgery in Ambala. We see about 400 patients a month and we perform about 25 major surgeries every month.

For diabetic retinopathy that is threatening or affecting your sight, the main treatments are:

• Laser Treatment – to treat the growth of new blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina) in cases of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and to stabilise some cases of maculopathy.
• Eye Injections – to treat severe maculopathy that’s threatening your sight
• Steroid Eye Implants – to treat severe maculopathy if eye injections are not suitable or have not worked for you
• Eye Surgery – to remove blood or scar tissue from the eye if laser treatment is not possible because retinopathy is too advanced

Yes, but only very limited retinal procedures are available under PM-JAY. For more info regarding PM-Jay you may call at 7206001266

Certainly! We accept nearly all major health insurance plans and Third Party Administrators (TPAs).

Certainly! We accept nearly all major health insurance plans and Third Party Administrators (TPAs) for Anti-VEGF injections.

Approx. 2500 Diabetic Retinopathy Patient every year visit LJ Eye Institute and cosnult with Dr. Ruchi Mittal (Retina Specialist).

Special tests for retinal diseases and uveitis

• Fundus photography
• Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)
• Indocyanine angiography (ICG)
• Fluorescein ophthalmoscopy
• Electro retinography and electro oculography
• Potential acuity meter test (PAM)
• Low vision aid testing
• Ultra sonography
• Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM)

The most severe stage of Diabetic Retinopathy is Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. There is extensive damage to the eye’s blood vessels and worsening circulation inside the eye. In response, the retina grows new blood vessels, but they tend to have abnormal formation and can cause severe damage.

Yes, You can. Diabetic retinopathy can cause permanent vision loss. ·

You can have diabetic retinopathy and not know it. The condition often has no symptoms in its early stages, which is why an annual eye exam is so important. As it worsens, you may notice symptoms like:

• Blurry vision
• Vision that changes from blurry to clear
• Blank or dark areas in your field of vision
• Floaters, or dark spots in your vision
• Poor night vision
• Colors appear faded

diabetic retinopathy can cause vision impairment. People with this eye disease may be at increased risk of other complications such as glaucoma and retinal detachment.

Common Symptoms:

• Blurring
• Spots
• Flashes
• Blind spots
• Distortion
• Difficulty reading or doing detail work

Sometimes, the spots clear up on their own — but it’s important to get treatment right away. Without treatment, scars can form in the back of the eye. Blood vessels may also start to bleed again, or the bleeding may get worse.