The Retina Clinic at V-Trust Eye Care, one of the Best Optometry Colleges in Kerala and a leading eye hospital in Calicut, specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of medical and surgical retinal diseases. The retina is the light-sensitive layer lining the inner surface of the eye that transmits visual signals to the brain through the optic nerve. Any damage or defect in this layer can lead to severe visual impairment or blindness.
If you experience symptoms like blurred vision, clouding, bleeding, inflammation, or infection, it is essential to consult a retina specialist in Kerala immediately. Our experts use advanced ocular imaging techniques and offer both medical and surgical retina treatments to ensure early detection and effective management of retinal conditions.
Common problems of retina
The center of the retina begins to deteriorate in the condition of macular degeneration. There are mainly two types of macular degeneration. That are, wet macular degeneration and dry macular degeneration. Main symptoms of this condition are, blind spot in the center of visual field or a blurred central vision.
Services provided by V-trust
At v trust eye care we treats diseases and conditions of retina. It includes surgical and laser treatment of diseases such as retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, and others. Our retinal clinic has the necessary infrastructure, well trained professionals and capacity to handle patients who are suffering with retinal problems.
Retinal imaging is the process of studying about the layers of retina and blood supply. It provides detailed information about the overall health of retina and nerves regarding the swelling or bleeding in the retina.
Uveitis is an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye called uvea. The symptoms of uveitis appears suddenly and get worsen quickly. Major signs of uveitis includes eye redness, pain and blurred vision. It can also lead to permanent vision loss, so early diagnosis and treatment is important.
The medical retina is the process of using treatment methods including medicines, retina injections and lasers for the treatment of diseases like diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, uveitis, and age related macular degeneration.
The intravitreal injections or retina injections are injections give inside the eye. Commonly used intravtreal injections are Avastin, Accentrix, Zaltrap, Eyelea and Lucentis. . It helps to reduce swelling inside the eye and decrease bleeding.
The PRP procedure is performed when there is bleeding or risk of bleeding in the retina, commonly referred to as vitreous hemorrhage. A laser procedure may also be performed if there are breaks, tears, or hole in the retina that may result in retinal detachment.
Fundus fluorescein angiography and fundus photo are the process of taking photographs of retina which helps in keeping the records of changes inside the nerve. It gives information about the blood supply in nerves and retina.
Vitrectomy is the surgery of retina by creating small holes in the eyes just like in the laparoscopy surgery. Surgery involves the use of lasers and the injection of silicon oil or gas into the eye. It is used as a treatment for diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole and other retinal disorders.
