Cataracts
Cataracts are an eye condition in which the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy.
The most common causes of cataracts are eye trauma, age, and pre-existing conditions.
Cataracts can affect anyone. But children and older adults must be extra careful.
Yes. Undergoing a cataract surgery is safe.
When they are in their initial stage, you cannot see them. But with time, they will become visible.
Generally, it takes only 3 to 4 weeks to heal completely.
Yes. During the initial days post-surgery, the glasses are a necessity.
Technically, such a thing is possible, but not recommended. The surgery is conducted in two phases, with at least a week’s gap between operating on each eye.
Some benefits of cataract surgery are clear vision, enhanced quality of life, better mobility, decreased glare, and improved night vision.
Yes. Wearing contact lenses for long periods of time will increase the chances of cataracts.
Vitreo-Retina
The retina is an internal part of the eye that is a light-sensitive layer acting as a camera.
The term vitreo-retina refers to two of the most important parts of the eye: the vitreous humour and the retina.
If you want to keep your eyes healthy, you must go through an eye exam at least once every month.
In a retinal checkup, the patient’s pupils are dilated through eye drops, and with the assistance of a slit lamb. Bright lights are used for magnification. This allows detection of any issues or ocular abnormalities.
The most common risks of a retinal surgery are infections and increased pressure on the eye.
Undergoing a vitreo-retinal surgery is very safe.
The recovery period generally ranges from a week to a month.
Some complications of vitreo-retinal surgery are infections, blurred vision, and retinal detachment.
No, you cannot drive immediately after surgery. It will take some time.
The cost of a vitreo-retinal surgery in Kolkata ranges from ₹40,000 to ₹70,000.
Medical Retina
If you experience symptoms like blurred vision, sudden light flashes within the vision field, or a general sense of unease around the eye, it is time to pay a visit to the retina specialist.
Some common retinal issues are age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and retinal vein occlusion.
Retinal issues are addressed by conducting comprehensive eye exams.
Retinal issues are dealt with through several procedures, such as laser therapy, surgical procedures like vitrectomy or scleral buckling, and injections into the eye.
Retinal surgery usually takes two to three hours.
No, it is not recommended.
The risks of retinal surgery include infections and blurred vision.
They can, but the chances are very low.
Dr. Subrata Mondal is the best choice for retinal surgery in Kolkata.
The cost of retinal surgery in Kolkata can range from ₹5,000 to ₹1,50,000.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that leads to blindness in diabetics. High blood sugar levels damage the retina and blood vessels, which damages vision.
Yes, if you have diabetes, you should go through a comprehensive eye exam at least once a month.
The common symptoms of diabetic retinopathy are blurred vision, floaters, difficulty in colour identification, and night vision.
Diabetic retinopathy can be detected in many ways, such as a comprehensive eye exam, including a dilated eye exam, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and fluorescein angiography.
People with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pregnant women are at the highest risk of diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetic retinopathy, a disease borne from diabetes, damages the retina and the blood vessels. This leads to blurred vision and difficulty with night vision.
Diabetic retinopathy can be treated by maintaining optimum blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, and undergoing procedures like laser treatments and injections.
If you have diabetes, it might not be possible to avoid it completely. However, you can manage it effectively.
If you are a diabetic, you should go for Light Adjustable Lenses (LALs) due to their flexibility.
No, diabetic retinopathy cannot be cured.
Uvea
Uvea is the middle part of the eye that is situated between the retina and the sclera.
The uvea has three main parts. These parts are the iris, the ciliary body, and the choroid.
The main functions of the uvea are to monitor the amount of light entering the eye, to supply oxygen to the retina, and to produce the aqueous humour.
Uveitis is a condition where the uvea suffers from inflammation. In case it is left untreated, uveitis can lead to permanent blindness.
You are at risk of uveitis if you have symptoms like eye pain, redness in the eyes, and light sensitivity.
Yes. If untreated, uveitis can lead to permanent blindness.
The risks of uveitis are vision loss, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachment.
Regular eye checkups can help you avoid uveitis significantly.
Conditions such as eye trauma, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, inflammatory bowel diseases, infections like herpes and toxoplasmosis can have a detrimental impact on the uvea.
Uveitis can be treated by Retinal laser Therapy. In Kolkata, each session for such therapy costs around ₹5,000 to ₹15,000.