Ophthalmology

Services

The department has its own operation theatre with an operating microscope, state of art laureate phaco emulsification machine , alcon constellation vitrectomy machine. Apart from its work at the main VHS Medical Centre, the department is very active in the field of community ophthalmology, particularly cataract, diabetic Retinopathy & Glaucoma screening, at the Mini Health Centres and out-reach camps in schools, orphanages, old age homes, rural villages and urban slums

DONORS

The department is supported by various philanthropists. Sathya Sai Seva Organisation has been a constant and continuous support to all our activities till date. Rotary club of Madras South -Trust had funded 10 retinal surgeries.67 patients were benefitted through OCT investigations using the endowment funds of The Hindu Group and 6 patients were benefitted through B scan using the endowment funds of Pavithra Kotha Vijayakumar Memorial fund.

OUR TAG RETINA CENTER

Headed by Dr. Supriya Dabir-Gautam, MS, DNB, FVRS

• Serves as tertiary centre, manages complex retinal disorders medically and surgically
• Referral centre for general ophthalmologists
• Conducts ROP-Retinopathy of prematurity screening for premature and low birth weight infants
• Medical Retina –Lasers,Intra vitreal Injections
• Surgical Retina-MIVS -Micro Incision Vitreo Retinal Surgeries
• Retinal Laser Photo Coagulation – Quantel Multispot

OP SERVICES

• Comprehensive Eye Examination – Includes Refraction, Intra Ocular Pressure recording, Glass Prescription
• Glaucoma Screening, Management
• Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Management
• Low vision care and rehabilitation
• Neuro Ophthalmology
• Uvea
• Dry Eye
• Computer Vision – Syndrome
• ND-YAG Laser

INVESTIGATIONS

• Applanation and Non Contact Tonometry
• Computerized Field Testing – Zeiss Automated Perimetry
• Pachymetry-Ultra Sonic
• Optical Coherence tomography
• Ultrasound B-Scan
• A-Scan Biometry

SURGERIES

• Sutureless Cataract surgery Phaco Emulsification with Foldable Intra Ocular Lens
• Anti Glaucoma Surgery
• Pterygium Excision with Autograft

Low Vision Rehabilitation Centre VHS

• Started in June 2017 we are one of the very few centres offering this service.
• Around 500patients have benefited in the form of low vision aids, contact lens, specialized refraction, orthoptics.
• After Comprehensive low vision evaluation optical, Non-optical, assistive devices are dispensed to maintain and improve existing vision
• Counseling , Referring for certification to avail government concessions
• Guiding patients to centres that offer vocational training, computer education

Treatment sponsored or offered at subsidised cost for the following

• Cataract with IOL Implantation.
• Intra Vitreal Injections.
• Vitreo Retinal Surgeries
• Diabetic and Glaucoma Investigations
• Anti Glaucoma Medical treatment
• Low Vision Aids