Retina

1. Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)

Diabetic Retinopathy is a condition in which the small blood vessels of the retina gets affected. It is broadly divided into Non - Proliferative DR which is an early stage disease with bleeding and fluid collection within the retinal layers and Proliferative DR, an advanced stage with abnormal new vessel formation in the retina that leak constantly leading to more bleeding not only within retina but also within the eye. If you are seeking diabetic retinopathy treatment in Chennai, the specialists at Shakthi Eye Care Centre provide early evaluation and expert care to help prevent permanent vision loss.

Symptoms

• Floaters - multiple dots or cob-web like shadows moving in front of the eye
• Blurred vision-This can be gradual or sudden depending upon the severity and area of retinal damage .

Management

There are many options to treat diabetic retinopathy. Intra ocular injection of drugs called Anti VEGF are useful in reducing retinal swelling. Multiple injections may be required depending upon the response. Laser treatment is another option wherein the laser stops the leaking vessels. In advanced stages, eye surgery for diabetic retinopathy may be necessary to restore or stabilize vision, and many patients benefit from specialized retina surgery in Chennai for better outcomes.

2. Age - Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

If you are over the age of 50 and notice blurring of vision it could be due to macular degeneration. The symptoms include trouble reading or seeing faces clearly, straight lines appearing wavy and dark or empty spot in the center of vision.

There are two types of macular degeneration called Dry ARMD and Wet ARMD. The more common type is the dry type and nutritional supplements and regular follow ups are the mainstay of treatment for the dry type.

If you have the wet type of ARMD, eye injections can help to preserve the vision. Regular follow-ups to monitor changes are very important to prevent further loss of vision, and the retina specialist doctor in Chennai at Shakthi Eye Care Centre ensure close monitoring and personalized care.

3. Retinal Detachment

As mentioned earlier the retina is not a single layered structure but made up of 10 layers. When part of the layers gets pulled away from its normal position it is called retinal detachment. If you have any of the following symptoms, you need urgent consultation with your ophthalmologist.

• Sudden flashes of light
• Many new floaters
• Shadow or curtain over vision

Retinal detachment requires surgery to keep the retina in its original position.

4. Retinal Vein Occlusion

The retina has numerous blood vessels for its nutrition and at times one of the main vessel or its branch can get blocked due to various reasons. Retinal vein occlusion is usually related to conditions that affect blood vessels.

There are many risk factors and the common ones include,

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Age above 50 years

If you have blurring or foggy vision and have one or more of the risk factors, it is important to consult your Ophhalmologist for a dilated eye examination to confirm the diagnosis. At times further tests are done including OCT ( Optical Coherence Tomography) to measure the retinal swelling or FFA ( Fundus fluorescein Angiography) to check the blood flow and identify areas of leaking vessels or any blockage.

Treatment options include eye injections or laser treatment. In general the visual outcome depends upon the severity and the time of onset of treatment.

For reliable guidance and advanced retinal care, choosing a trusted retina care hospital in Chennai like Shakthi Eye Care Centre which is recognized for providing the best eye care in Chennai — ensures better long-term vision outcomes.