Glaucoma Surgery in Ahmedabad

In glaucoma, the pressure inside the eye increases. This damages the optic nerve and results in gradual reduction of side vision and finally may lead to blindness. Glaucoma Surgery in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is the leading cause of Irreversible Blindness. It is called the “Silent Thief of Vision’, as it does not usually cause any pain, redness, or other symptoms in its early stages.

EFFECTS OF GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma causes gradual visual changes which may not be noticeable initially

Normal vision

Peripheral vision reduced

Tunnel vision

Complete blindness

Advanced Diagnostic Modality

OCT

Most accurate method to document loss of optic nerve fibres

Perimetry

Gold standard to measure peripheral vision lost in glaucoma

Gonioscopy

To check the drainage angle of the eye, open or closed angle

Pachymetry

To measure thickness of the cornea

Applanation tonometry

Gold standard to measure eye pressure

Stereoscopic photography

Photography of the optic nerve head to monitor changes

Treatment Modality

Topical drops

4 groups of drugs used singly or in combination

Peripheral laser iridotomy

By pass created in closed angle glaucoma to help filtration

Cyclo g6 (TS-CPC)

Bladeless non invasive glaucoma surgery . 1st in western india

G probe

Used in intractable glaucoma without visual potential

SLT

Primarily used in patients to reduce dependence on topical medication in early stages

Trabeculectomy

Filtering surgery in patients whom IOP cannot be controlled insptie of medication or laser or both

Shunts , valves, MIGS

Surgeries where trabeculectomy is unsuitable or has not functioned up to expectations

Why Choose Us?

The goal of Diva’s glaucoma therapy is to the lower the pressure inside the eye enough to slow or stop the progression of the disease.

We, at DIVA, fully comprehend the fact that each eye is unique. This means that different peoples optic nerves can tolerate different amounts of pressure before which they begin experiencing damage. Therefore, we design the management for each eye and combine the best treatments to regulate the pressure.

We achieve this feat, thanks to our years of clinical experience and embracing the latest technology at our institute. Certain patients with advanced glaucoma might also require surgery in which case; we offer the latest surgical intervention in the form of a shunt or a tube surgery at the right time.

Top-End Resources & Equipments

35 years of Experience

Specialists & Experts

Our Experts

Dr. Dipan Desai has over 30 years of experience in the field of retina. He has managed most complicated retina cases. He has been performing all kinds of retina surgeries since 1987. He is a renowned senior surgeon.

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Dr. Dipan Desai

Director M.S. (OPHTH) FSVH (GERMANY)

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