A retina specialist in Ludhiana examines and treats diseases affecting the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye. Retinal conditions can develop without pain, so timely assessment matters. Thind Eye Hospital’s Ludhiana branch provides retinal care with Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery.
What does a retina specialist in Ludhiana treat?
The retina receives light and sends visual information to the brain. Retinal disease is a leading cause of vision loss and often develops without pain.
A retina specialist in Ludhiana may assess conditions such as:
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinal detachment
- Vitreous haemorrhage
- Macular hole
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal conditions causing floaters or flashes
- Retinopathy of prematurity in premature babies
A retina doctor Ludhiana patients choose should assess symptoms as well as risk factors. For example, diabetic retinopathy can have no symptoms during its early stages. People with diabetes therefore need regular dilated retinal examination.
You can learn more about diabetic retinopathy and why retinal screening matters.
When should you see a retina specialist in Ludhiana?
Some retinal symptoms need urgent assessment. A sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light, or a shadow or curtain moving across your field of vision can indicate retinal detachment. This is an emergency and needs same-day assessment.
Floaters are common and are often harmless. However, a sudden shower of new floaters, especially when accompanied by flashes, needs urgent examination.
You should also seek prompt retinal assessment if you experience sudden changes in vision. Retinal disease does not always cause pain, so waiting for discomfort is not a reliable approach.
Sudden symptoms that need attention
Seek same-day assessment for:
- A sudden increase in floaters
- Flashes of light
- A shadow or curtain across your vision
- A sudden shower of new floaters, especially with flashes
- Sudden changes in vision
If you are unsure whether your symptoms need retinal assessment, an examination can help identify the cause.
Retinal conditions treated by a vitreoretinal surgeon in Ludhiana
A vitreoretinal surgeon Ludhiana patients may see for complex retinal conditions works with diseases involving the retina and the vitreous, the gel inside the eye.
Treatment is selected according to the retinal condition.
Retinal laser
Retinal laser treatment includes pan retinal photocoagulation, also called PRP, and barrage laser. These treatments are used for selected retinal conditions.
Intravitreal injections
Some retinal diseases are treated with medicines delivered inside the eye. Options include anti-VEGF injections and Ozurdex.
Retinal surgery
Surgical options include pars plana vitrectomy and scleral buckling.
Pars plana vitrectomy is a retinal surgery used for conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, vitreous haemorrhage, retinal detachment, macular hole and epiretinal membrane.
Scleral buckling is another retinal surgical procedure used in selected cases of retinal detachment.
Macular hole, epiretinal membrane and distorted vision
The macula is the central part of the retina involved in detailed vision. A macular hole and an epiretinal membrane can affect central vision and cause straight lines to appear distorted.
These conditions are assessed with optical coherence tomography, commonly called OCT. It creates detailed images of the retinal layers and helps the ophthalmologist assess the macula.
Both macular hole and epiretinal membrane may be treated surgically.
If straight lines suddenly look bent or distorted, arrange an eye examination rather than trying to identify the condition yourself.
Retinal care for people with diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels of the retina. Early diabetic retinopathy can be present without symptoms.
This is why people with diabetes need regular dilated retinal examinations. Finding retinal changes early allows the ophthalmologist to assess whether treatment or continued monitoring is appropriate.
A retina specialist in Ludhiana can assess diabetic retinal changes and discuss available treatment options. These include retinal laser, intravitreal injections and retinal surgery for selected conditions.
Thind Eye Hospital also provides information about diabetic retinopathy care.
Retinopathy of prematurity in premature babies
Retinopathy of prematurity, or ROP, affects the developing retina of premature babies. Screening is time critical and follows the paediatrician’s referral schedule.
Parents should follow the screening schedule provided for their baby. Timely retinal assessment is particularly important because ROP affects a developing retina.
Meet the retina specialist in Ludhiana at Thind Eye Hospital
At the Ludhiana branch, Dr. Dinesh Kumar is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery. He is experienced in pars plana vitrectomy for diabetic retinopathy, vitreous haemorrhage, retinal detachment, macular hole and epiretinal membrane.
His retinal experience also includes scleral buckling, secondary IOL implantation, retinal laser including PRP and barrage laser, intravitreal anti-VEGF and Ozurdex injections, and retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment.
Dr. Dinesh Kumar consults at the Ludhiana branch daily.
Thind Eye Hospital launched its fully equipped Vitreo-Retinal department in 1999. The hospital was founded in 1991 and is a multi superspeciality eye hospital with branches in Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur and Pathankot.
For broader patient information, you can also refer to the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Visit the eye hospital in Ludhiana
If you are looking for a retina specialist in Ludhiana, Thind Eye Hospital’s Ludhiana branch is located at B-35, 958, M/5, Wood Stock Tower, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana 141012, Punjab, opposite Wave Mall.
The branch is open Monday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. For a retinal consultation, call +91 95940 50391.
If you have sudden flashes, a sudden increase in floaters, or a curtain-like shadow across your vision, seek same-day assessment.
You can also book an appointment online. If you are specifically searching for a retina specialist in Ludhiana, contact the branch to arrange a consultation.
“This article provides general information about eye health and eye care services. It is not medical advice and does not replace a consultation with a qualified ophthalmologist. Symptoms vary between individuals. Please consult a licensed eye specialist before acting on any information here.”
