The retina is the thin light-sensing layer at the back of the eye, and the vitreous is the clear gel in front of it. Diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal tears and retinal detachment can cause floaters, flashes of light, a curtain across the vision or loss of central sight, which affects reading, recognising faces and walking with confidence.

Patients looking for a retina specialist in Mumbai at Apex are assessed with a dilated retinal examination and imaging, and diabetic retinopathy screening picks up changes before symptoms begin. Treatment ranges from laser for tears and diabetic changes to surgery for detachment and bleeding. A retinal detachment is an emergency, and early treatment protects vision.

Risks include infection, bleeding, raised eye pressure, earlier cataract after vitrectomy, re-detachment and the possibility of repeat surgery. Retinal treatment protects the remaining vision but may not restore what has already been lost.

Apex provides laser and surgical retinal care for patients assessed as suitable:

• Vitrectomy: Apex performs removal of the vitreous gel to clear blood, repair detachment and treat macular holes and scar tissue.
• Scleral Buckle: Apex performs surgery that supports the outer wall of the eye so the detached retina can settle back.
• Pneumatic Retinopexy: Apex performs repair of selected retinal detachments with a gas bubble and sealing treatment.
• Laser Photocoagulation: Apex performs laser sealing of retinal tears and treats diabetic retinopathy.