Sankara Eye Hospital restores vision in critical retinal detachment case

Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, successfully restored vision in a patient with a critical retinal detachment. Despite a delayed diagnosis and high risk of vision loss, advanced retinal surgery led to steady recovery, with doctors continuing follow-up care.

Hyderabad: Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, successfully restored vision in a patient suffering from a critical case of retinal detachment, a medical emergency where the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye (the retina) pulls away from its normal position.

The patient from Hyderabad experienced a sudden loss of vision in one eye while travelling. After consulting multiple hospitals, he was diagnosed with retinal detachment, a vision-threatening emergency requiring immediate surgery. However, uncertainty around visual recovery and fear of the procedure led to a delay of nearly 20 days, significantly increasing the risk of permanent vision loss.

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At Sankara Eye Hospital, the retinal team performed a vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade, a specialised procedure aimed at reattaching the retina and preserving visual function in complex and high-risk cases, a press release said.

Post-surgery, the patient has shown steady improvement in vision and continues to remain under follow-up care. The silicone oil used during surgery will be removed after six to eight weeks, as per standard protocol, Dr Sriram Simakurthy, Chief Medical Officer, Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, said.