What are retina surgeries?
Retina surgeries are performed for retina detachments, diabetic vitrectomies, macular holes, epiretinal membrane removals, intraocular lens (IOL) or nucleas drops, sclera fixed intraocular lenses (SFIOL), endophthalmitis/infections and ocular trauma management.
Are retina surgeries an emergency?
As a thumb rule the earlier the retina surgery is performed once indicated, the better the results. Certain surgeries such as those for retinal detachments, endophthalmitis, nucleas and IOL drops are emergency surgeries. However with modern technology these can be managed well.
What can you expect when undergoing retina surgeries?
Retina surgeries have undergone considerable advancements over the years resulting in improved surgical outcomes. In addition patients do not require admission and can leave the hospital shortly following these surgeries. Prior to the surgery drops are instilled in the eyes to widen (dilate) the pupil and an injection is given around the eye to aneasthetise it. Hence you will not experience any pain during the surgery. Following the surgery you will be required to take medications prescribed by your doctor and keep your eyes clean. Many surgeries require you to maintain a particular head posture for a few days which will be explained by your doctor. This is very important for the success of the surgery.
What machines do we use at Dr. Lubhani’s Advanced Retina & Eye Centre?
Keeping up with our goals of providing state-of-the-art care for our patients, we at Dr. Lubhani’s Advanced Retina & Eye Centre have a fully equipped retina operation theatre with the latest and most trusted technology.
We have a high end surgical microscope M822/F20 from Leica, Germany. We also have the latest wide angle viewing system, Oculus SDI 4/BIOM 5 developed in Germany. This combination allows a clear, wide angled view of the retina required for the precision and success of surgery.
Of utmost importance is a reliable and advanced vitrectomy machine which is used to perform most procedures during surgery. In this regard, we are one of the few centres which have the highly advanced Constellation micro-incision vitrectomy system (MIVS) from Alcon, USA, aiding us to perfom a precise and safe surgery. Lastly we also have advanced sterilization equipment to ensure the highest level of infection control.