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Vitreo-Retina Department

Advanced Retinal Care from Screening to Sight Restoration

Drashti Netralaya’s Vitreo-Retina Department is a comprehensive tertiary referral center dedicated to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, education and research of retinal and vitreous disorders, serving more than 6 million people across Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Vitreo retina eye examination at Drashti Netralaya
Preserving Sight Through Advanced Retinal Care Comprehensive medical, surgical, diagnostic and rehabilitation support for retinal diseases.
Department Overview

Vitreo-Retina Services at Drashti Netralaya

The Vitreo-Retina Department provides state-of-the-art medical and surgical retinal care to urban, rural and tribal communities. The department manages diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular diseases, vascular disorders, pediatric retinal diseases, endophthalmitis and ophthalmic trauma.

It has emerged as one of the leading retinal referral centers in Western India, combining clinical excellence with research, training and community outreach.

6 Million+ People served across Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Tertiary Referral Center

Advanced retina care, education, research and outreach under one department.

Our Mission

To prevent avoidable blindness through early detection, advanced treatment, patient education, research and community screening programs.

Community Focus

Dedicated retinal care support for urban, rural and tribal communities across Western India.

Comprehensive Retina Services

Medical, Laser, Injection and Surgical Retina Care

The department offers complete management of retinal and vitreous disorders through advanced diagnostics, evidence-based treatment and dedicated follow-up care.

Medical Retina Services

Diabetic Retinopathy

  • Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
  • Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
  • Diabetic macular edema
  • Sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

  • Dry AMD
  • Wet AMD
  • Choroidal neovascularization

Other Medical Retina Conditions

  • Retinal vein occlusion, retinal artery occlusion and ocular ischemic syndrome
  • Macular hole, epiretinal membrane, vitreomacular traction and central serous chorioretinopathy
  • Posterior uveitis, retinal vasculitis and infectious retinitis

Intravitreal Injection Services

All injections are performed under strict aseptic protocols.

Indications

  • Diabetic macular edema
  • Wet AMD
  • Retinal vein occlusion
  • Myopic CNVM
  • Inflammatory retinal diseases

Treatments Available

  • Anti-VEGF therapy
  • Steroid implants
  • Combination therapy

Retinal Laser Services

Procedures

  • Panretinal photocoagulation
  • Focal laser
  • Grid laser
  • Barrage laser
  • Retinopexy

Indications

  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Retinal tears
  • Retinal vascular disorders
  • Peripheral retinal degeneration

Vitreoretinal Surgical Services

Retinal Detachment Surgery

  • Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
  • Tractional retinal detachment
  • Combined retinal detachments
  • Pediatric retinal detachments

Procedures

  • Pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckling and pneumatic retinopexy
  • Silicone oil surgery
  • Vitrectomy for diabetic vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, endophthalmitis and ocular trauma
Centre of Excellence

Diabetic Retinopathy Program

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness among working-age adults. Drashti Netralaya has developed a dedicated diabetic retinopathy program for screening, treatment, follow-up and community-based early detection.

Diabetic retinal screening
Tele-retina services
OCT and OCTA evaluation
Retinal laser therapy
Intravitreal injections
Vitreoretinal surgery
Long-term follow-up
Community outreach support
51,000+Diabetic Retina Consultations
1,900+Retinal Laser Procedures Annually
2,100+Intravitreal Injections Annually
900+Vitreoretinal Surgeries Annually
Advanced Diagnostic Services

Precision Imaging for Early Diagnosis

The department uses advanced retinal diagnostic technology for disease documentation, treatment planning and long-term monitoring.

Advanced retinal diagnostic services at Drashti Netralaya
Advanced Diagnostic Evaluation Modern retinal imaging and examination support for accurate diagnosis, monitoring and treatment planning.

OCT

High-resolution retinal imaging for diabetic macular edema, AMD, macular holes and vitreomacular interface disorders.

OCTA

Advanced non-invasive retinal vascular imaging for diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disorders and macular ischemia.

Fundus Photography

Digital retinal imaging for disease documentation and longitudinal monitoring.

FFA

Used for diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disorders, macular diseases and inflammatory retinal disorders.

B-Scan Ultrasonography

Essential for dense cataracts, vitreous hemorrhage, trauma, retinal detachment and endophthalmitis.

Specialized Clinical Programs

Focused Care for Complex Retinal Conditions

Endophthalmitis Services

Drashti Netralaya is nationally recognized for its work in endophthalmitis management and has published extensively on infectious endophthalmitis and visual outcomes.

Conditions Managed

  • Postoperative endophthalmitis
  • Post-traumatic endophthalmitis
  • Endogenous endophthalmitis

Services

  • Emergency retinal consultation
  • Intravitreal antibiotics
  • Vitrectomy surgery
  • Microbiological support
  • Visual rehabilitation

Ophthalmic Trauma Services

As one of India’s leading ophthalmic trauma centers, the Retina Department plays a critical role in managing complex posterior segment injuries.

  • Open globe injuries
  • Intraocular foreign bodies
  • Retinal detachment following trauma
  • Traumatic vitreous hemorrhage
  • Post-traumatic endophthalmitis
  • Complex posterior segment injuries

Dedicated ophthalmic trauma fellows and retinal surgeons are available to manage these challenging cases.

Pediatric Retina Services

Specialized pediatric retinal care is available in close collaboration with the ORBIS–Drashti Netralaya Child Eye Care Centre.

ROP Services

  • Screening
  • Laser treatment
  • Anti-VEGF therapy
  • Long-term monitoring

Pediatric Retinal Disorders

  • Retinal dystrophies
  • Familial retinal diseases
  • Pediatric retinal detachment
  • Trauma-related retinal disease

Visual Rehabilitation Services

The Retina Department provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients with irreversible retinal damage.

  • Low vision assessment
  • Visual rehabilitation
  • Optical aids
  • Counseling services
  • Occupational rehabilitation support

Retina Education & Fellowship Program

The department serves as an important training center for Vitreo-Retina Fellows, DNB Ophthalmology Residents and ophthalmologists undergoing short-term training.

  • Medical retina
  • Surgical retina
  • OCT interpretation
  • Retinal laser procedures
  • Vitreoretinal surgery
  • Endophthalmitis management

Research and Academic Excellence

The Retina Department is actively involved in clinical research. Faculty members regularly present research at national and international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • OCTA imaging
  • Endophthalmitis
  • Ocular trauma
  • Retinal surgery outcomes
  • Pediatric retinal diseases

Community Outreach and Blindness Prevention

The department conducts diabetic retinopathy screening camps, tele-retina programs, community awareness campaigns, vision screening initiatives and training of healthcare workers. Special emphasis is placed on reaching underserved tribal populations where diabetic eye disease often remains undiagnosed.

Why Choose Us

Why Drashti Netralaya Retina Department?

Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Retina Services
Dedicated Retina Fellowship Program
Experienced Retina Specialists and Fellows
Advanced OCT and OCTA Imaging
High-Volume Intravitreal Injection Services
Advanced Vitreoretinal Surgery Program
Nationally Recognized Endophthalmitis Services
Integrated Ophthalmic Trauma Care
Pediatric Retina and ROP Services
Active Research and Academic Program
Extensive Community Screening Network

Our Commitment

The Vitreo-Retina Department at Drashti Netralaya is committed to preserving vision through early diagnosis, advanced treatment, compassionate care, research, and education. By combining cutting-edge technology with clinical expertise and community outreach, we strive to reduce retinal blindness and improve the quality of life of patients across Western India.

Motto

“Preserving the Retina, Preserving Vision, Preserving Life.”

“Advanced Retinal Care from Screening to Sight Restoration.”