Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
The department of ophthalmology provides a well-equipped facility for the complete examination, diagnosis, and treatment (both medically and surgically) of all ocular diseases in both adult and paediatric patients. The department is comprised of a dedicated and well-qualified team of healthcare professionals with excellent support from nursing and administrative staff. Eye disorders can be diagnosed and treated at Amrita Hospital, including cataract, glaucoma, strabismus and amblyopia, ocular trauma, refractive disorders, cornea and external diseases, lachrymal drainage disorders, uveal diseases, and retinal disorders.
Our Services
All retinal diseases are evaluated and managed. Many treatments are done as outpatient procedures, including:
Digital retinal photography : An ideal tool for documentation and follow up and can also give an accurate assessment of the progression of the disease.
Fundus fluorescein angiography is performed on a daily basis in order to diagnose and manage all vascular and neurological abnormalities of the retina. It is an integral part of retinal OPD practice
Ocular ultrasonography : A noninvasive investigation performed in some cases for which evaluation is required for retinal tumours, vitreous haemorrhage and intraocular foreign bodies
Optical coherence tomography : Another noninvasive investigation that can be used to study the cross sectional anatomy of the retina. It is useful in the diagnosis, management and follow up of almost all macular diseases
Laser photocoagulation : Done on a daily basis with the Zeiss Visulas system. It is used in the management of diabetic retinopathy, age related macular degeneration, vascular blocks and many other retinal disorders.
Retinopathy of prematurity screening : A thorough screening of preterm neonates for ROP with therapeutic services including LASER and surgical management are profound here.
Retinal surgery : Our team is well equipped with an Accurus vitrectomy machine, facilities for endolaser and cryopexy, and a wide angle surgical viewing system which is one of the latest innovations in retinal surgery. Retinal surgeries being performed include
- Scleral buckling
- Pars plana vitrectomy
- Complicated procedures for retinal detachment, proliferative diabetic retinopathy
- Intraocular foreign body removal