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H.V. Desai Eye Hospital

Retina

At PBMA's H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, our Retina Department offers comprehensive care for retinal and vitreous disorders. As one of the best retina eye hospitals in Pune, we combine cutting-edge diagnostics, surgical precision, and compassionate care to preserve and restore vision.

What Is the Retina?

The retina is a thin layer of nerve tissue lining the back of the eye. It converts light into neural signals that travel to the brain for visual recognition. The adjacent vitreous humor—a clear, gel-like substance—helps maintain the eye's shape and supports retinal function.

When to See a Retina Specialist

Seek immediate consultation if you experience:

  • Sudden floaters or flashes of light
  • Blurred or distorted vision
  • Loss of central or peripheral vision

Risk factors include aging, diabetes, hypertension, eye trauma, and family history of retinal diseases.

Common Retinal Conditions We Treat

  • Diabetic Retinopathy: Leaky or fragile blood vessels causing swelling or bleeding
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): Affects premature infants; early screening is critical
  • Retinal Detachment: Fluid accumulation or retinal tears leading to vision loss
  • Macular Degeneration: Central vision deterioration (dry and wet forms)
  • Vascular Occlusions: Blocked retinal arteries or veins causing sudden vision loss
  • Epiretinal Membrane: Scar tissue distorting vision

Advanced Diagnostic Technology

We use:

  • Fundus Camera: High-resolution retinal imaging
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): Detects edema, macular holes, and more
  • Ultrasound B-Scan: Visualizes internal structures in opaque media
  • Fluorescein & Indocyanine Angiography: Maps retinal and choroidal circulation
  • Electroretinogram & Visual Evoked Potential: Assesses retinal and neural function
  • Pediatric Wide-Field Camera: ROP screening with minimal exposure

Treatment Options

We offer:

  • Vitreo-Retinal Surgery: Pars plana vitrectomy, membrane peeling, macular hole repair, scleral buckling, and foreign body removal
  • Intravitreal Injections:
    • Anti-VEGF for abnormal vessel growth and macular edema
    • Steroids for inflammation
    • Antibiotics for severe infections
  • Laser Therapies:
    • Diode, Nd:YAG, Argon, and Subthreshold Micropulse lasers
    • Used for diabetic retinopathy, ROP, tumors, and vascular diseases
  • Transpupillary Thermotherapy: Minimally invasive tumor treatment

All surgeries are performed using advanced 23G, 25G, and 27G systems for faster recovery and reduced infection risk.