Retina procedures

Retina OPD Procedures And Diagnostic Tests

• Indirect Ophthalmoscopic Laser Delivery System (LIO)

This laser delivery system is mainly used for peripheral retinal lesions, e.g. horse shoe tear (HST), lattice degeneration, retinal holes, Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) or pan retinal photocoagulation for vascular retinopathy like blockage of vessels or diabetic retinopathy.

CRYOTHERAPY

Cryotherapy is a second way of treating retinal tears apart from laser. An extremely cold probe is used to "freeze-burn" a small area on the outside of the eyeball that overlies the retinal tears. The purpose is to seal the tears and create an eventual scar that will "stick" the retina to that spot.

PNEUMORETINOPEXY

Pneumoretinopexy is a method of treating selected cases of retinal detachments. A gas bubble is injected into the eye after applying cryo spots to the area of retinal tear. The patient is expected to maintain a certain posture after the procedure for about a week to ten days. Also, he is not allowed to travel by air during this period.

ANTERIOR CHAMBER / VITREOUS TAP

A very small amount of fluid from inside the eye is removed in cases of suspected infection or persistent inflammationin the eye. This fluid is then analyzed microbiologically and biochemically to aid in the diagnosis.