29 Vitreoretinal Surgery Doctors in India

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vitreoretinal Surgery?

Vitreoretinal Surgery involves the surgical correction of the retina and the vitreous solution of the eye. The surgery involves the removal of the vitreous (a jelly-like fluid in the eye) and replaces it with the saline solution and correction of retinal detachment as well. During a retinal detachment, the retina gets separated from the underlying tissue within the eye that occurs due to retinal break, hole or tear. 

What are the advantages of Vitreoretinal Surgery?

Few of the advantages of Vitreoretinal Surgery are:

1. Prevents permanent vision loss
2. Correction of blurry vision
3. Treatment for various conditions associated with vision like glaucoma, etc.

What are the indications of Vitreoretinal Surgery?

Vitreoretinal Surgery is indicated in the following conditions:  

1. Diabetic retinopathy
2. Endophthalmitis
3. Eye injury
4. Glaucoma
5. Retinal injuries
6. Retinal damage due to infections

Who are the best doctors to perform Vitreoretinal Surgery?

A certified and skilled Ophthalmologist who is well experienced in Vitreoretinal Surgery can perform this surgery.

What is the cost of Vitreoretinal Surgery?

Minimum cost for Vitreoretinal Surgery in India starts from Rs. 19,000

Average expenses for Vitreoretinal Surgery in India is approximately Rs.39,000

Maximum amount to be paid for Vitreoretinal Surgery in India rises up to Rs.70,000

Cost of Vitreoretinal Surgery depends on factors such as:

1. Admission charges
2. Consultation fee
3. Patient age
4. Type of hospital
5. Patient consultation
6. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc

Is Vitreoretinal Surgery a major surgery or minor surgery?

Vitreoretinal Surgery is a major surgery as it involves the processes like use of general anesthesia, incisions within the eye, removal or replacing the vitreous solution within the eye, attachment of retina by lasers, etc.

What are the risks and complications associated with Vitreoretinal Surgery?

Risks and complications associated with Vitreoretinal Surgery are:

1. Bleeding
2. Infection
3. Increase in ocular pressure
4. Recurring retinal detachment
5. Reaction to medicines
6. Cataracts
7. Eye lens damage

How long does it take to complete Vitreoretinal Surgery?

Vitreoretinal Surgery may take around 1-3 hours to complete.

What is the recovery time for Vitreoretinal Surgery?

Individuals who undergo Vitreoretinal Surgery may take 2-6 weeks to recover completely.

What is the success rate of Vitreoretinal Surgery?

The success rate of Vitreoretinal Surgery depends on the following factors: 

1. Patient age and medical condition 
2. Experience of the surgeon 
3. Type of surgery 

However, the success rate of Vitreoretinal Surgery maybe 89%

Is Vitreoretinal Surgery Permanent?

Vitreoretinal Surgery is a permanent surgery. However, In very few cases the patients would require revision surgery.

What are the long term results of Vitreoretinal Surgery?

Few of the long  term results of Vitreoretinal Surgery are:

1. Improved visual acuity
2. Treatment for glaucoma
3. Improved vision
4. Treatment for cloudy or blurry vision

Can Vitreoretinal Surgery be detected in the future?

Vitreoretinal Surgery cannot be detected in the future as the incisions involved in the eye are very small and the sutures used would be made from an absorbable material.

What are the options if Vitreoretinal Surgery fails?

In case of a failed Vitreoretinal Surgery, the doctor may perform revision surgery.