The Vitro retina Department at NIOH provides comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical management of retinal and vitreous diseases. Equipped with state-of-the-art imaging and microsurgical technology, the department offers specialized care for diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, ROP, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Endophthalmities , and other vitreoretinal disorders.
Clinical Examination and Investigation
The department offers advanced diagnostic facilities for
early detection and monitoring:
- Indirect
Ophthalmoscopy – for retinal and vitreous evaluation.
- Fundus
Photography (Color & Wide-field Imaging).
- Optical
Coherence Tomography (OCT) – macular and retinal layer analysis.
- Fundus
Fluorescein Angiography (FFA).
- B-Scan
Ultrasonography – for opaque media and posterior segment pathology.
- OCT
Angiography (OCTA) – non-invasive vascular imaging.
- Microperimetry
– macular function assessment.
- Fundus
Autofluorescence Imaging.
- ROP
evaluation
Procedures
The Vitro retina Department performs both therapeutic and
diagnostic procedures:
- Intravitreal
Injections – Anti-VEGF, steroids, and antibiotics.
- Retinal
Laser Photocoagulation – for diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears.
- Focal/Grid
Laser – for diabetic macular edema.
- Panretinal
Photocoagulation (PRP).
- Cryotherapy
– for peripheral retinal lesions and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
- ROP
Screening & Treatment – laser and intravitreal therapy for
premature infants.
Surgical Services
The department provides modern vitreoretinal surgical
interventions:
- Pars
Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) – for retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage,
endophthalmitis, and macular surgeries.
- Macular
Hole & Epiretinal Membrane Surgery.
- Vitrectomy
for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Complex
Retinal Detachment Surgeries – with silicone oil, gas tamponade, or
heavy liquids.
- Vitrectomy
with Intraocular Foreign Body Removal.
- Combined
Phaco-Vitrectomy – for cataract with vitreoretinal pathology.
- Management
of Ocular Trauma – posterior segment reconstruction.
- Endolaser
Photocoagulation during Vitrectomy.
- Submacular
Surgery – for certain macular diseases.
- Pneumatic
Retinopexy – for selected retinal detachments.
Vitro retina Services – Treatment Plans & Strategies
The department ensures comprehensive retinal care
through a multi-level approach:
- Early
Detection & Screening: Diabetic retinopathy screening clinics, AMD
monitoring, and ROP programs.
- Medical
& Surgical Integration: Combination of intravitreal therapy,
laser, and surgery for optimal outcomes.
- Diabetic
Retinopathy Care: Dedicated programs for prevention and treatment,
aligned with national diabetes initiatives.
- Pediatric
Retina Services: Early ROP detection and intervention for premature
infants.
- Community
Outreach: Awareness campaigns for diabetic eye disease and retinal
health.
- Training
& Research: Resident and fellowship training, participation in
multicenter trials on retinal diseases.
- Accessible
& Affordable Services: Subsidized treatment for diabetic
retinopathy, ROP, and retinal diseases under blindness prevention
strategies.