Retina Super-Specialist · Faridabad

Retina
Specialist at
Gandhi Eye Centre

The retina is the light-sensing layer at the back of your eye. Expert diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and vein occlusions — all under one roof in Faridabad.

Success Rate
98.7%
Procedures Done
40,000+
Experience
25+ Yrs

40K+

Retina Procedures

98%

Patient Satisfaction

25+

Years of Excellence

8+

Retina Surgeons

The retina — the light-sensing layer lining the back of the eye

Understanding the Retina

What is the Retina?

The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. It converts light into electrical signals sent to the brain via the optic nerve. Damage anywhere in this delicate layer can cause permanent, irreversible vision loss if not treated promptly.

1
Light Detection

Millions of photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) capture light and convert it into neural signals.

2
Signal Transmission

The optic nerve carries these signals from the retina to the brain, forming the images you see.

3
Disease & Damage

Diabetes, aging, high myopia, and trauma can damage the retina — causing floaters, distortion, or sudden vision loss.

4
Treatment

Modern retina procedures — from injections to microsurgery — can preserve or restore vision when caught early.

Conditions We Treat

Retinal Diseases & Disorders

Our retina specialists diagnose and treat the full spectrum of retinal conditions with the latest technology available in India.

Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Diabetic Retinopathy

Prolonged high blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels of the retina, causing bleeding, swelling, and gradual vision loss. India's leading cause of preventable blindness in working-age adults.

Retinal Detachment

The retina peels away from its underlying tissue — a true eye emergency. Sudden flashes, floaters, or a curtain-like shadow demand immediate surgical attention to save vision.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Deterioration of the macula (central retina) causes blurred or distorted central vision, most common in patients over 50. Anti-VEGF injections can slow or halt its progression.

Retinal Vein Occlusion

Blockage of a retinal vein causes sudden bleeding and swelling, leading to blurred vision. Often linked to hypertension and needs urgent injection or laser therapy.

Macular Hole

A small break in the macula causes central vision distortion or a blind spot. Vitrectomy surgery can successfully close the hole and restore vision in most cases.

Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR)

Fluid accumulates under the retina, often triggered by stress or steroid use, causing distorted central vision. Usually managed with observation, laser, or targeted therapy.

Warning Signs

Symptoms of Retinal Disease

Retinal disease often progresses silently until it's advanced — watch out for these warning signs and get examined promptly:

Sudden Floaters

A sudden increase in floating spots or cobweb-like shapes can signal bleeding or a retinal tear.

Flashes of Light

Brief flashes, especially in peripheral vision, often indicate the retina is being pulled or torn.

Curtain or Shadow in Vision

A dark curtain or shadow spreading across your field of view is a classic sign of retinal detachment.

Distorted Straight Lines

Straight lines appearing wavy or bent (metamorphopsia) is a key symptom of macular disease.

Sudden Vision Loss

Sudden, painless loss of vision in part or all of one eye needs same-day emergency evaluation.

Blurred Central Vision

Difficulty reading or recognising faces while peripheral vision stays normal points to macular involvement.

When to See a Retina Specialist — Immediately
Sudden flashes and floaters — don't wait a day
A curtain or shadow blocking part of your vision
Sudden, painless loss of vision (EMERGENCY)
Known diabetic with worsening or blurred vision
Straight lines appearing wavy or bent
Eye trauma or injury with new floaters
OCT scan
Advanced Retina Imaging
OCT · FFA · Fundus Photography
Retina surgery
Retina Surgery
Vitrectomy · Laser · Anti-VEGF

Retinal detachment is an eye emergency. Seek care within hours — every hour of delay reduces the chance of full vision recovery.

Root Causes

What Causes Retinal Disease?

Retinal problems arise from systemic disease, aging, genetics, or trauma. Knowing the cause helps guide the right treatment.

Uncontrolled Diabetes

Chronically high blood sugar damages retinal blood vessels — the single biggest cause of retina disease in India today. Annual screening is essential for every diabetic.

Hypertension

Uncontrolled high blood pressure damages the delicate retinal blood vessels, raising the risk of vein occlusions and hemorrhages.

Aging

Age-related macular degeneration becomes more common after 50, gradually affecting central, detailed vision needed for reading and faces.

High Myopia

Very near-sighted eyes have a thinner, stretched retina that is significantly more prone to tears and detachment.

Genetics & Family History

Certain retinal dystrophies and a family history of AMD or detachment increase your personal risk — early screening is advised.

Trauma & Eye Injury

Blunt or penetrating eye trauma can tear or detach the retina immediately or months after the original injury.

Diagnosis

How We Diagnose Retinal Disease

At Gandhi Eye Centre, we use state-of-the-art imaging for precise retinal evaluation — often detecting disease before symptoms appear.

Fundus Photography

High-resolution photographs of the retina document its current condition and track disease progression over time.

OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)

Cross-sectional imaging reveals microscopic retinal layers, detecting fluid, swelling, or holes invisible to the naked eye.

Fundus Fluorescein Angiography

A dye injected into the arm highlights retinal blood vessels, revealing leaks, blockages, or abnormal new vessels.

B-Scan Ultrasound

Used when the retina cannot be viewed directly (e.g. dense cataract or hemorrhage) to check for detachment or masses.

Indirect Ophthalmoscopy

Wide-field examination of the peripheral retina under dilation — essential for detecting tears near the retina's edges.

OCT-Angiography

A dye-free scan that maps retinal blood flow directly, ideal for monitoring diabetic and vascular retinal disease.

Visual Field Test

Maps your full field of vision to detect peripheral vision loss caused by retinal or optic nerve damage.

Amsler Grid Test

A simple grid test that detects even subtle distortion in central vision — useful for monitoring macular disease at home.

Treatment Options

Retina Treatments at Gandhi Eye Centre

From injections to microsurgery — we offer complete retina care under one roof.

01
Anti-VEGF Injections
Most Common
  • Injected directly into the eye under numbing drops
  • Shrinks abnormal leaking blood vessels
  • First-line therapy for AMD & diabetic macular edema
  • Quick outpatient procedure, minutes only
  • Repeated periodically as advised
02
Laser Photocoagulation
Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Seals leaking or abnormal blood vessels
  • Halts progression of diabetic retinopathy
  • Painless outpatient session
  • Reduces risk of vitreous hemorrhage
  • May need multiple sittings
03
Vitrectomy Surgery
Detachment / Hole
  • Removes vitreous gel and repairs the retina
  • Treats detachment, macular hole, hemorrhage
  • Micro-incision, sutureless technique
  • Gas or oil bubble may be used to reattach retina
  • High success rate when done promptly
04
Scleral Buckle Surgery
Retinal Detachment
  • A silicone band supports the detached area
  • Relieves the pulling that caused the detachment
  • Excellent long-term reattachment rate
  • Often combined with other retina techniques
  • Permanent implant, not usually felt afterward
05
Pneumatic Retinopexy
Selected Cases
  • A gas bubble is injected to reposition the retina
  • Combined with laser or freezing to seal the tear
  • Minimally invasive, office-based procedure
  • Suitable for select, simple detachments
  • Requires specific head positioning after
06
Photodynamic Therapy
Wet AMD / CSR
  • Light-activated drug targets abnormal vessels
  • Used for select AMD and CSR cases
  • Minimally invasive, outpatient basis
  • Often combined with Anti-VEGF injections
  • Preserves surrounding healthy retina
Don't Delay

When Should You See a Retina Specialist?

Every Hour
Counts for the Retina

Unlike most eye conditions, retinal detachment can progress from a small tear to complete vision loss within hours to days without treatment.

Early intervention — even for early diabetic retinopathy — prevents progression to a stage requiring major surgery. When in doubt, come in today.

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Seek Immediate Care If You Have:
Sudden flashes of light or a shower of new floaters
A curtain-like shadow spreading over your vision
Sudden, painless vision loss in one eye
Diabetic with blurred or fluctuating vision
Distorted, wavy straight lines while reading
Recent eye trauma with new visual symptoms
Diabetics need yearly dilated retina exams

Diabetic retinopathy often has no symptoms until vision loss is advanced. Annual screening catches it early, when treatment works best.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Diabetic retinopathy is generally not fully reversible once damage has occurred, but its progression can be halted or slowed significantly with laser treatment, Anti-VEGF injections, and strict blood sugar control. Early detection through annual screening gives the best outcomes.

Retinal detachment is a true eye emergency. If the macula (central retina) is still attached, surgery within 24-48 hours offers the best chance of preserving central vision. Delay of even a few days can mean permanent vision loss.

The injection itself is performed under numbing drops, so most patients feel only mild pressure, not pain. The procedure takes just a few minutes, and any discomfort afterward is usually mild and settles within a day.

This varies by condition and response to treatment — commonly monthly for the first few doses, then spaced out based on how the retina responds on OCT scans. Your specialist will personalise the schedule for you.

Vision recovery depends heavily on how early treatment is given and whether the macula was affected. Many patients regain good functional vision, though full pre-disease vision is not always guaranteed, especially with delayed treatment.

Yes, laser photocoagulation creates permanent scars that seal leaking vessels or the retinal tear. However, new areas of disease can still develop over time, so follow-up visits remain important even after laser treatment.

Yes. Diabetic retinopathy often has no early symptoms, and annual dilated retina exams are the only reliable way to catch it before it threatens your vision. More frequent visits may be needed once any changes are found.
Transparent Pricing

Retina Treatment Pricing

Every package includes pre-treatment evaluation and post-treatment follow-up care.

Retina Consultation
Complete Retinal Evaluation
₹700/visit
  • Dilated fundus examination
  • OCT scan
  • Fundus photography
  • Treatment plan & advice
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Vitrectomy Surgery
Detachment / Macular Hole
₹35,000onwards
  • Micro-incision vitrectomy
  • Gas or oil tamponade as needed
  • Complete pre-op workup
  • Post-op monitoring & medications
  • Expert retina surgeon
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*Prices are indicative. Final cost depends on consultation, severity, and procedure chosen. Insurance support available.

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Book a retina examination or get expert advice — our specialist team is here to protect your vision.

Reach Us Directly

Phone / WhatsApp
+91 98182 19196
Mon–Sat: 10 AM – 8 PM
Email
gandhieyefbd@gmail.com
We respond within 24 hours
Address
Gandhi Eye Centre
Shop No. 118, 9-10 Dividing Rd, Block G, Sector 9, Faridabad, Haryana 121006
Working Hours
Monday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM  |  Sunday: 10 AM – 2 PM

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