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Cataract surgery cost in India | Best cataract lens (IOL) cost in India .

The most important sense needed by humans in performing the core routines and daily activities is vision. Cataract is a medical condition that affects the vision. A leading cause of blindness among the global population is cataract. Cataract alone causes 50% of all blindness cases in the world. However most of the cataract related blindnesses can be avoided with proper treatment. Elderly people are affected more with cataract but children and younger people can also have a different type of cataracts. Our association with Top cataract specialist eye surgeons and best eye hospitals in India enable us to provide low cost cataract surgery in India with best intraocular lens (IOL). Send your queries to us for Knowing cataract surgery cost in India | Best Intraocular lens (IOL) cost.

Etiology of Cataract formation :

When the light falls on the clear and transparent , natural lens in eye , it reaches retina. Retina converts this light into nerve signals. These nerve signals are then sent to brain for visual interpretation. Because of the natural eye lens becoming opaque ( Cataract ) , complete light does not reaches retina. As a consequence the nerve signals to brain are not proper. Improper nerve signals to brain causes poor visual interpretation. The cloudy patches or opaqueness in the otherwise clear and transparent natural eye lens is formation of cataract.

Reasons for formation of cataract :

The natural lens in eye is composed of proteins and water. These proteins keep the lens clear and transparent. Because of normal ageing, these proteins can start to degrade, causing a small cloudy patch to develop in the otherwise transparent lens. Identified factors for cataract formation are :

  • Degeneration of proteins that are supposed to keep the lens clear and transparent because of normal ageing.
  • Other medical conditions predisposing to cataract are diabetes, hypertension, lack of vitamins (vitamins C and E, selenium, beta-carotene, and lycopene), sun exposure for long duration, injury to eye, smoking, chronic kidney disease, an infection or swelling in the eye.
  • Prolonged usage of certain medications like sedatives ( chlorpromazine ) , cardiac medication ( amiodarone ) , epilepsy medication ( phenytoin) , cholesterol lowering medication ( lovastatin ) and corticosteroids ( prednisolone ).

Infants or young children may also develop cataract. Possible factors responsible for formation of cataract in infants ( congenital ) or young children could be :

Genetic factors:

Family disposition is a cause for congenital cataracts in around 1 out of every 5 infants. Following genetic mutations may cause cataract in infants:

  • Alport's syndrome.
  • Cri-du-chat syndrome.
  • Patau's syndrome.
  • Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome) 
  • Turner's syndrome
  • Down's Syndrome.

Infection to mother :

Congenital cataract chances increases in an infant if during the pregnancy, mother is infected with:

  • Rubella virus
  • Toxoplasmosis, which is a parasitic infected acquired by consuming food , water or soil contaminated by the feces of an infected cat.
  • Cytomegalovirus ( CMV ) a common virus.
  • Chickenpox infection
  • Herpes simplex infection.

Symptoms of cataract :

As cataract develops slowly , the symptoms are not observed in early stages. when the cataract grows the affected person may observe following symptoms:

  • Eye lens appears Cloudy.
  • Blurred vision.
  • Double vision
  • Increased sensitivity to glare.
  • Trouble in night vision.
  • Halos surrounding the source of light.
  • Frequent changes in refractive error and subsequent changes in eye glasses or contact lens numbers.
  • Fading of colours or yellowish tint.

Types of cataract :

Cataracts can be classified depending on their etiology and location. The most common types of cataract are :

Nuclear cataract:

Cataracts that start in the centre of lens , it is called a nuclear cataract. A nuclear cataract may cause temporary improvement is reading vision. But gradually the lens will turns yellowish or in advance stage brownish. This discolouration of lens will make a cataract person less susceptible to actual color of objects.

Cortical cataracts:

Cortical cataracts forms at the edges of the lens and gradually progress to the center of lens. The formation of cortical cataracts is due to a previous eye injury, inflammation, aging, and a family history of cataracts. It can be both anterior cortical cataract as well as posterior cortical cataract.

Subcapsular Cataract :

Like all cataracts, subcapsular cataracts are formed because of normal ageing, but these cataracts can also occur after trauma, long duration of treatment with corticosteroids, exposure to ionizing radiation, excessive alcohol consumption, and inflammation. Reading vision is affected because of posterior subcapsular cataract. It also reduces vision in bright light, and causes glare or halos around lights at night. These types of cataracts tend to progress faster than other types do.

Congenital cataracts:

in congenital cataract a child is born with cataract. These cataract are also termed as infantile cataracts.

Cataract diagnosis in India :

When a patient visit an eye doctor with complaints of having symptoms related to cataract. The treating doctor will take a family history of patient , do physical examination of eyes and prescribe following investigations to conform the diagnosis.

Visual acuity tests :

In a visual acuity test doctor or eye technician will ask the patient to read alphabets on a chart or a reading device. The Alphabets are arranged in a progressively deceasing size. Optometrist or eye technician will cover one of the eye and ask the patient to read the alphabets on the device or chart. Starting form the bigger sizes to smallest. The test is done for one eye at a time for both the eyes. The Visual acuity test will help the optometrist in determining if the patient is having a normal 20/20 vision in both eyes or an impaired vision in either of the eyes.

Slit lamp examination :

For detecting any abnormality in the structures of eye including cornea, iris, lens, and the space between iris and cornea, eye specialist doctors will advise for a slit lamp examination. Patient will be asked to sit on an examination chair, in front of a microscope. A beam of light ( slit lamp ) is directed on the pupil and the microscope is used to magnify the inner structures of eye for observing any abnormality. The slit allows the doctor to view eye structures in small sections and makes it easy to detect any abnormalities.

Retina examination :

Retina co ordinates between the light that enters the eyes and the images that one sees. Doctors may do retina examination by dilating the pupil with eye drops. Once the pupil are dilated,doctor will then use a slit-lamp or ophthalmoscope to observe if the lens is being affected by a cataract. Although it is difficult to see retina when cataract is formed in the eye.

Cataract treatment in India :

When you have blurred or cloudy vision due to cataract, your eye doctor may prescribe eye drops or powered lenses to clear the vision affected because of cataract. If the conservative treatment does not help you in clear vision, your eye doctors may recommend Cataract Surgery. At CMCS health , the top medical tourism company in India, we offer both cataract surgery in India as well as cataract treatment without surgery in India.

Best eye care and eye surgery hospitals in India offer the choice of surgical correction and non-surgical methods for cataract treatment.

Cataract surgery cost in India - Best Intraocular lens ( IOL) cost :

CMCS Health offers cataract surgery in India with top cataract surgeons in the Best Eye surgery hospitals of India. Cataract surgeries are the most common eye surgeries and involves removal of opaque and damaged natural lens in eye , replacing it with an artificial foldable intraocular lens. In more than 95% of the patients undergoing cataract surgery , vision is improved significantly. Depending on need and choice of patient, our hospitals provide best intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract surgery in India.

When a patient is diagnosed with cataract in both eyes, surgery for both eyes are never done simultaneously. Rather one eye cataract surgery is done at a time. Our best cataract experts will help in deciding about the best suited cataract surgery you need and the best type of intraocular lens (IOL).

We assist you in getting opinions from best eye surgeons of India about the best suited cataract surgery you need and the cataract surgery cost in India. Top eye surgery hospitals in India offer following types of cataract surgery :

Phacoemulsification cataract surgery in India :

Phacoemulsification involves making a very small incision in the side of cornea. With this very small incision in eye, surgeon will insert a probe connected to a Phaco machine and breaks the opaque lens of eye with ultrasonic waves. Once the opaque lens is converted to an emulsified gelatinous mass, it is flushed with sterile fluids (irrigation) and suctioned out of the eye with a vacuum. An artificial foldable Intraocular lens is then placed inside the eye and the very small incision is closed with very small amount of saline to swell the surrounding cornea and seal the opening.

Most of the modern cataract surgeries are done by this minimally invasive technique. Phacoemulsification is done by a highly sophisticated device, a phaco machine. This machine consists of a handpiece, foot pedal, irrigation and aspiration system, and different types of tips that are bent at different angles to accurately deliver the ultrasonic waves at the opaque eye lens. For cost effective phacoemulsification cataract removal surgery in India , send your medical queries to us.

Process is done under local anesthesia and patient is discharged the same day from the hospital. Our eye surgeons are well experienced and trained to perform even complicated cataract surgery in India with great success. Send your queries to us for knowing cataract surgery cost in India with top cataract surgeons in best eye surgery hospitals of India.

Phacoemulsification Cataract surgery cost in India :

Cataract investigation costs 200-250 USD
Phacoemulsification cataract surgery cost in India (One eye) With standard IOL - cost will change depending on Type and make of Implant Lens ( IOL)700 - 1200 USD
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Femtolaser or Robot assisted (FLAC) cataract surgery in India :

Femto Laser or robot assisted ( FLAC ) cataract surgery in India is now routinely being performed by our expert eye surgeons. It is also referred as cataract treatment without surgery in India because it is blade free. Best eye surgery doctors in India are experienced and well trained in FLAC cataract surgery procedure.

Computer guided laser assist the eye surgeon in removal of the opaque and damaged natural lens in the eye. The Eye surgeon can programme the computer guided laser for greater precision and safety for cataract surgery in India. This type of cataract surgery is useful in correction of astigmatism. Astigmatism can be corrected during the procedure by using a special lens implant ( IOL), such as a multifocal lens.

FLAC laser cataract surgery is approved by US FDA. Femtosecond laser cataract surgery in India, improve the quality of vision by reducing some visual aberrations, it expands the visual range of astigmatism-correcting lens implants, and it may enhance the quality and range of near vision in extended range lens implants. Enquire us about cataract surgery price in India with the best cataract lens price in India.

Femtolaser or Robot assisted (FLAC) cataract surgery cost in India :

Cost Of Investigations 200-250 USD
Femto laser or FLAC cataract surgery cost in India (One eye) With standard IOL - cost will change depending on Implant Lens ( IOL)900 - 1400 USD
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Minimally Invasive (MICS) cataract surgery cost in India :

MICS or minimally invasive cataract surgery is another option for patients undergoing cataract removal surgery in India. MICS involves making a very small incision to remove the cataract lens and replace it with an artificial intraocular lens for correcting the Vinson. No stitches are required post surgery and patient is discharged on the same day of surgery. We offer the choice of Intraocular lens ( IOL ) that is designed to correct any refractive errors present in the patient’s vision such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The incision size in MICS is smaller than Phacoemulsification cataract surgery.

At CMCS health, we offer best minimally invasive cataract surgery ( MICS ) cost in India at best eye surgery hospitals in India.

Zepto cataract surgery cost in India :

A new Revolutionary procedure in cataract eye surgery has been very well adopted by the top eye surgeons of India. Zepto cataract surgery in India, is performed by using a disposable handheld devise to make a precise incision in the opaque and damaged natural eye lens and replacing it with a new foldable intraocular lens ( IOL). Zepto device also consist of a vacuum inside. This vacuum helps the surgeon in arranging the capsulotomy very efficiently and subsequent better visual outcomes.

Investigations cost for cataract surgery in India200-250 USD
Zepto cataract surgery cost in India ( One eye )
cost in inclusive of standard intraocular lens. Cost may vary depending on the type of intraocular lens (IOL).
850-1300 USD
Zepto cataract surgery cost in India - Best intraocular (IOL) Lens.

Best Intraocular lens ( IOL) for cataract surgery in India :

Cataract surgery in India , involves removing the opaque and damaged natural lens of eye with an artificial clear lens ( IOL) for clear and unhindered vision. Different Types on intraocular lens ( IOL ) are available in India depending on the need of the patient. These IOL are available in different sizes and shapes allowing the cataract surgeon to customize each patient’s treatment based on their individual needs. Best quality and reasonable costing intraocular lens (IOL) implants available in India include:

1. Best Mono focal intraocular (IOL) lens available in India :

Monofocal intraocular lens are the most common and affordable of all intraocular lenses available in India. Cataract patients benefit in clear distance vision with mono focal IOL but for the short eye sight or reading they need to wear prescription eye glasses for better vision..

Many mono focal lens brands are available in India and patient can chose one among them. The top eye surgeons of India will help the cataract patient in choosing a monofocal IOL depending on need and budget. Formerly known Abbott Medical Optics but now owned by Johnson and Johnso, Alcon, Zeiss, Rayner, and Hoya are the International brands of monofocal IOL available in India. Cataract patients can choose apart from these multinational brands available in India, the most popular Indian brands like Aurolab, Appasamy, and Iocare. Although all the lenses are excellent, there is always a minor difference between each. 

Best Monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) price in India :

Johnson & Johnson - Sensar Monofocal IOL cost in IndiaApprox. 520 USD
Johnson & Johnson - Technis monofocal lens (IOL) cost in IndiaApprox. 750 - 940 USD
Johnson & Johnson - Eyehance monofocal lens (IOL) cost in IndiaApprox. 900 - 1025 USD
Standard quality India made monofocal lens
(IO) cost in India
Approx. 265- 300 USD
Premium quality India made monofocal lens ( IOL )cost in IndiaApprox. 360 - 400 USD
Monofocal lens ( IOL ) cost in India.

Zeiss monofocal IOL are also available in India with It's three variants.

  • Zeiss CT Lucia
  • Zeiss CT Asphina
  • Zeiss CT Spheris

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2. Best Multifocal intraocular lens available in India :

Multifocal intraocular lens ( IOL) not only provide clear long distance vision but also improve the reading vision. These intraocular lens (IOL) are also called as Presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses because they make the patient free from the need of using reading glasses. Multifocal lenses ( IOL ) are designed with multiple rings that help focus light onto different points of the retina at the same time, providing clear vision at multiple distances. Best Multifocal IOL also come with the options of blue light filters ( anti computer or mobile screen glare ) and anti PCO rings.

Multifocal intraocular lenses (IOL) has multiple focal points,which means that it can focus light at different distances, and thus provides simultaneous vision at far, intermediate, and near ranges.

Best Multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) price in India :

The cost of Premium quality multifocal IOL is lower than the cost of multifocal IOL form multinational companies (Alcon or Johnson & Johnson, Zeiss etc. )

Cost of Multifocal Intraocular lens ( IOL ) in India - One Eye
( Premium Indian brands)
370 - 780 USD
Cost of Multifocal Intraocular lens ( IOL ) in India - One Eye
( Multinational company brands )
850 - 1100 USD
Multifocal intraocular lens ( IOL ) cost in India.

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3. Best Trifocal intraocular lens available in India :

Trifocal intraocular lens ( IOL ) are the cataract correction lenses that gives three focal distances. It means that once this type of IOL is implanted post the removal of opaque and damaged natural lens of eye, the patient can see clearly at three distances.

  1. Long distance vision
  2. Intermediate vision ( needed for clearly seeing your computers or mobiles )
  3. Short distance vision or reading vision.

Many Indian and Multinational trifocal intraocular lens ( IOL) brands are available in India. Synergy trifocal lens from multinational Johnson & Johnson and Zeiss trifocal lens are the most sought after trifocal IOL by the foreigners seeking cataract surgery in India.

Best Trifocal intraocular lens ( IOL ) cost in India :

Cost Of best trifocal intraocular lens ( IOL) in India. One eye
Cost of premium Indian trifocal Intraocular lens ( IOL)550 -650 USD
Zeiss trifocal intraocular lens ( IOL ) price in India900 - 1100 USD
Synergy trifocal intraocular lens ( IOL) from Johnson & Johnson in India.785 - 985 USD
Best trifocal intraocular lens ( IOL ) cost in India.

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4. Best Toric Intraocular lens - for cataract surgery in India :

Toric IOL improves three types of vision post a cataract surgery in India.

  • Long distance eye sight.
  • Near distance eye sight.
  • correction of cylindrical power.

Availability of Toric intraocular lenses in India has provided the opportunity of top eye surgeons in India correcting the corneal astigmatism during the cataract surgery in India. The newly introduced multifocal Toric IOLs have empowered the best eye surgeons of India to make the patients with pre-existent corneal astigmatism go glasses ( spectacle ) free for long distance vision, near vision or intermediate vision.

Toric intraocular lens (IOL) constitutes of two separate lens components. These two work together to correct astigmatism in the eye. The first component is the optical part, which focuses light and sharpens the vision. The second component is an astigmatic correcting portion that helps reduce the effect of astigmatism in the eye. Toric IOL are available in both monofocal and multifocal variants.

Best quality monofocal toric Intraocular lens (IOL) available in India:

  • AcrySof IQ Toric IOL from multinational Alcon.
  • Tecnis Toric IOL from Johnson & Johnson.
  • Hoya iSert Toric 351 from Hoya surgical optics.
  • ZEISS Toric IOL from Zeiss.

Best quality multifocal toric Intraocular lens (IOL) available in India:

  • Acrysof IQ PanOptix Trifocal Toric IOL from Alcon.
  • TECNIS synergy Toric IOL from Johnson & Johnson.
  • Zeiss AT LISA Toric IOL from ZEISS.

Best Toric Intraocular lens price in India :

Premium Indian Toric IOL cost In India ( One Eye )450 - 500
USD
Premium Imported monofocal Toric IOL cost in India
( One Eye )
( Johnson & Johnson , Zeiss , Hoya, Alcon)
550 - 750 USD
Premium Imported multifocal Toric IOL cost in India
( One Eye )
( Johnson & Johnson , Zeiss , Hoya, Alcon)
1150 - 1210 USD
Best Toric intraocular lens ( IOL ) cost in India.

For best cataract surgery cost in India with top Cataract surgeons in India , send your medical queries to CMCS Health. We assure you of low cost cataract surgery in India with best quality intraocular lens ( IOL ) in India.

Top 10 Cataract surgery eye hospitals in India :

Best cataract surgery hospitals in India offer all types of cataract surgeries with best quality intraocular lenses ( IOLs).

  • Centre for sight Hospital , Dwarka and Safdurjung enclave , New Delhi, India.
  • The sight Avenue , Greater Kailash , New Delhi , India.
  • Sankara Nethralaya , Chennai , India.
  • MGM Healthcare , Chennai , India.
  • Arvind eye hospital , Chennai, India.
  • Centre for sight hospital, Hyderabad, India.
  • L V Prasad Eye Hospital , Hyderabad , India.
  • Spectra eye hospital , Kolkata , India.
  • Eye Solutions , Kems corner , Mumbai , India.
  • Eye Solutions , Injambakkam , Chennai , India.
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Glaucoma Surgery cost in India | Top glaucoma Surgeons.

After cataract, Glaucoma is second leading cause of vision loss (blindness) globally. Glaucoma can be called as a group of eye disorders that lead to damage to optic nerve. Optic nerve is a bundle of nerve fibres that carry information from eye to brain. A damage to optic nerve will cause irreversible loss of vision and in extreme cases complete blindness. At CMCS Health , we offer successful glaucoma surgery in India with top glaucoma doctors in India at Best glaucoma Hospitals in India. Know about glaucoma surgery cost in India | Top glaucoma surgeons.

Glaucoma - An overview :

As per a report published in journal of ophthalmology - 2014 edition, 80 million people in the world were affected with glaucoma, the estimation is expected to rise to a whopping 111 million by the year 2040.

  • Glaucoma induced blindness or reduced vision affects 3.3 million Americans aged 40 and above.
  • Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in African Americans and Hispanics.
  • The chances of Glaucoma rises rapidly in people of Hispanic origin after 65 years of age.
  • As per 2020 ARVO Annual Meeting, Prevalence of Glaucoma in Mawanza region of northern Tanzania is quite higher as compared to rest of Tanzania.
  • As per estimation currently Nigeria may be having approx. 1.2 million people affected with Glaucoma. Prevalence is more in men as compared to women and IGBO ethnicity of Nigerians are more prone to glaucoma as compared to other tribes and ethnicity.
  • Glaucoma is quite a common eye disease in many African countries like Nigeria , Tanzania , Kenya , Uganda , Angola , Ghana , Zimbabwe and Zambia.
  • Almost 50% of Glaucoma patients are unaware that they are affected by it, this rises to almost 90% in underdeveloped and developing countries.
  • Unfortunately many individuals are unaware about glaucoma and it's very serious repercussions.
  • Many times Glaucoma is asymptomatic , that means the affected person does not exhibit or feel any symptoms indicating that he/she is affected by glaucoma.
  • An increased awareness about glaucoma can reduce visual disability ( blindness) for many people from all across the world.
  • Although there is still no cure for glaucoma but in many cases of glaucoma, blindness can be prevented with timely appropriate treatments.

Glaucoma patients from all across the world including Nigeria , Tanzania , Kenya , Zambia , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Uganda , Madagascar, Iraq , Oman , Bahrain, Kuwait, Bangladesh , Fiji, Maldives, Mauritius,Uzbekistan , Tajikistan , Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Europe and Australia come to India for cost effective glaucoma surgery in India. Know about Glaucoma surgery cost in India | Top Glaucoma Surgeons.

Types of glaucoma :

There are generally two types of glaucoma. But there are many other types of glaucoma too. They are usually variations of the two main types of glaucoma. The common thing between all types of glaucoma is increased intra-ocular pressure and as a consequence damage to optic nerve.

1. Open angle glaucoma :

The most common type of glaucoma is open angle glaucoma, it accounts to almost 90 % of all glaucoma cases. In open angle glaucoma cases eyes drainage canal gets clogged overtime. The clogged drainage canal increases intraocular pressure and damage the optic nerve overtime. It is a very slow process and the reason is still unknown. Most people with open angle glaucoma have no symptoms and no early warning signs. If it is not diagnosed early, it can cause a gradual loss of vision. Open angle glaucoma usually responds well to medication, especially if diagnosed early and treated in time.

Open-angle glaucoma is hereditical. People with either parents or grandparents diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma are at a higher risk of developing this type of glaucoma. People of African descent are also at higher risk of developing open angle glaucoma. Uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes can also be factors for this type of glaucoma.

2. Closed angle glaucoma :

Close angle glaucoma or angle closure glaucoma are also known as acute glaucoma or narrow angle glaucoma. Close angle glaucoma is a serious medical condition and need prompt medical management as there may be a sharp rise in intraocular pressure that can be detrimental to optic nerve.

In angle closure glaucoma pupil in eye enlarges too much and swiftly. The enlarged pupil's outer edges of the iris blocks the drainage canal. When the fluid in the eye is not drained out smoothly because of blocked drainage canal there is a sudden increase in intraocular pressure. The sudden and severe increase in intraocular pressure damages the optic nerve.

Although this type of glaucoma can occur in any person but it affects women more than men. People of Chinese origin are more prone to get this type of glaucoma.

When angle closure glaucoma progresses it is termed as slowly and without any noticeable symptoms , it is termed as chronic angle closure glaucoma.

The various known types of Glaucoma ( usually variations of two main types - Open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma ) are listed here :

Normal tension glaucoma :

Normal tension glaucoma is a subtype of open angle glaucoma, it occurs in people even with normal intraocular pressure. It is also called low tension or normal pressure glaucoma and the optic nerve is damaged even when the intraocular pressure is within the normal range. Normal tension glaucoma is associated with migraine, low blood pressure or irregular heart beats. Factors responsible for normal tension glaucoma include abnormalities in the blood flow to the optic nerve, and structural weakness of the optic nerve tissue. Family history is also a causative factor as well as ethnicity. People of Japanese origin are more prone to having normal tension glaucoma.

Congenital glaucoma:

Congenital glaucoma is the type of glaucoma with which a child is born. It May develop in children because of ill formed or under developed internal drainage system in eye during the pregnancy. In most of the cases , congenital glaucoma is diagnosed by the age of six months, with 80% of all childhood glaucoma are diagnosed in the first year of life of the child

Congenital glaucoma may cause blindness in child during his growing days. Consultation with a glaucoma specialist should be arranged as soon as possible and periodic follow-up is necessary for checking up of intra-ocular pressure and optic nerve. Eye glasses and eye-patching might be necessary for the development and maintenance of a good vision.

Juvenile glaucoma :

Juvenile glaucoma affects teenagers or young adults. The signs and symptoms of Juvenile glaucoma are similar to adult glaucoma. Juvenile glaucoma is considered more risky for developing blindness because the chances of intraocular pressure being high is more in this age group.

As the onset of disease sets in at an early age , the the need to protect and preserve the optic nerve is for a longer period of time. Although juvenile glaucoma is not a very common disease but since the higher risk of blindness is involved periodic testing of intraocular pressure and optical disc evaluation is a must for juvenile glaucoma.

Secondary glaucoma :

Secondary glaucoma can be both open angle glaucoma or angle closure glaucoma. With these types of glaucoma the underlying cause can be identified. Secondary glaucoma may take place as a result of an eye injury, inflammation, certain drugs such as steroids and advanced cases of cataract or uncontrolled prolonged diabetes. Secondary glaucoma can also occur in one or both eyes. There are various types of secondary glaucoma , depending upon the underlying identified cause.

Neovascular glaucoma :

Neovascular glaucoma is secondary angle closure glaucoma. Neovascular glaucoma is an aggressive form of glaucoma and usually occur in people with retinal vascular occlusion or uncontrolled diabetic retinopathy. Retinal ischemia takes place in such patients which produces angiogenic factors. These factors create new vessels at iris pupillary border and over the eye's aqueous humor drainage channels. It raises intraocular pressure and damage the optic nerve. This complex glaucoma treatment often requires the efforts of both glaucoma and retina specialists. Diabetic patients need to control diabetes to avoid such type of glaucoma.

Exfoliative Glaucoma :

Exfoliative glaucoma is a type of open angle glaucoma, characterized by peeling off a flaky, dandruff-like material from the outer layer of the lens within the eye. It collects in the angle between the cornea and iris and can clog the drainage canals of the eye, causing intraocular pressure to rise and damage the optic nerve. Exfoliative glaucoma type of glaucoma progresses faster than open-angle glaucoma, and often causes higher eye pressure. Therefore it is important for people who are at risk of developing exfoliative glaucoma to get regular eye exams to protect their vision.  

Pigmentary Glaucoma :

Pigmentary glaucoma occurs because of flaking off pigment granules in Iris and blocking the drainage channels of aqua humorous fluid in eye. The blocked drainage channels increases intraocular pressure and damage the optic nerve.

Traumatic glaucoma :

Any trauma to eye may trigger traumatic glaucoma. It may occur immediately after trauma or may take years to develop after the trauma to eye. It is a form of open angle glaucoma and may occur due to blunt injuries that bruise the eye (called blunt trauma) or by injuries that penetrate the eye.

Uveitic Glaucoma:

Uveitis is a medical condition that causes swelling and inflammation in middle layer of eye. 2 out of 10 people who have uveitis are prone to developing uveitic Glaucoma. Steroids prescribed for treating uveitis may also cause uveitic glaucoma. It is most commonly noticed with corticosteroids. It can occur due to usage of steroid eye drops taken for allergic conjunctivitis/uveitis. Even the use of steroid containing inhalers (taken by patients who suffer from asthma), nasal spray, skin ointments and any oral or IV medication containing steroids may cause this type of glaucoma. What is noteworthy is that, not only corticosteroids may cause glaucoma, but their usage may also lead to loss of Intraocular pressure control in patients who are on glaucoma treating medications.

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Glaucoma signs and symptoms :

Most of the times glaucoma is asymptomatic. The most prevalent type of glaucoma is primary open glaucoma.In primary open glaucoma the intraocular pressure buildup is slowly progressive and therefore the initial stages are asymptomatic. In other but less common types of glaucoma like the angle closure glaucoma the following signs and symptoms can indicate presence of glaucoma in a person.

  • Hazy vision. In the initial stages it is only the peripheral vision that is hazy but in the advance stages , even the center vision is also blurred.
  • redness of eye
  • headache
  • intense eye pain
  • Blurry vision
  • Nausea or feeling of emesis
  • seeing rings around the source of light
  • seeing rainbow coloured lights at a light source.

Risk factors for Glaucoma:

Glaucoma can affect people of all ages . A new born child may have born with congenital glaucoma , young adults or adolescents may suffer from Juvenile glaucoma. So almost people of all ages are at risk of developing glaucoma. The identified risk factors for glaucoma are :

Advancing age :

Although glaucoma can affect people of all ages but advancing age is identified as a possible causative factor for glaucoma. People above 40 years of age must undergo periodic eye screening for ruling out onset of glaucoma.

Genetic factor :

People with close relatives diagnosed with glaucoma are more prone to get affected by it.

Ethnicity as causative risk factor for glaucoma :

People of certain ethnicities are prone to acquire certain types of glaucoma.

  • Having an African ancestry puts one at risk of developing open angle glaucoma
  • people with Chinese origin are more prone to closed angle glaucoma
  • people with Japanese origin are more prone to be affected with normal tension glaucoma

Astigmatism or vision problems:

People who are very near sighted ( myopia) are very far sighted (hyperopia) stand higher risk of developing glaucoma.

Usage of corticosteroid medications:

An eye specialist may prescribe certain eye drops containing steroids for treatment of eye medical conditions like uveitis or conjunctivitis may increase the risk of glaucoma. Asthma inhalers containing steroids may have the same effects as well as tropical medication like ointments or cream for skin conditions may also increase the risk of glaucoma.

Thin central cornea:

A thin central corneal thickness is identifies as a potential risk factor for glaucoma. Thinner corneas are associated with an increased severity of visual field loss and a more rapid progression of the disease.

Trauma to eye:

An injury to eye either external or external increases risk of developing glaucoma.

Diagnosis of Glaucoma in India :

Best Glaucoma Surgery hospitals in India perform following investigations for accurate diagnosis of glaucoma. These tests also help top glaucoma Surgeons in India in determining the type of glaucoma and subsequently the appropriate treatment.

Tonometry for measuring intraocular pressure:

Intraocular pressure is measured with an instrument called tonometer. Tonometry can be done by a non-contact or contact method.

  • Contact Tonometry is done under local anesthesia where doctors put eye drops to numb the cornea. Tonometer touches the tip of cornea and measures the intraocular pressure.
  • The air puff or noncontact tonometer emits a puff of air. The test measures eye pressure by the eye's resistance to the air.

Ophthalmoscopy for optic nerve examination:

After dilating the pupil of eye , doctors will use special lenses to look inside the eye and at optic nerve head for assessing the shape and color of optic nerve. Doctors will also examine the optic nerve for the presence of any glaucomatous structural damage. The procedure is swift and painless.

Doctors performing Ophthalmoscopy will also take images of optic nerve to record optic nerve changes overtime. Imaging optic disc over time during visits to ophthalmologists can help in monitoring any progressive loss of optic nerve fibers. Commonly used imaging tests are:

  • Stereo optic nerve photographs
  • Scanning laser polarimetry (GDx)
  • Confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph or HRT)
  • Optical coherence tomography (OCT)

All the above mentioned imaging tests are non invasive and painless. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is the most commonly used. OCT measures the reflection of laser light (much like ultrasound measures the reflection of sound) and can directly measure the thickness of the nerve fiber layer. 

Perimetry for visual field monitoring :

Monitoring the visual field for glaucoma Surgery in India with top glaucoma surgeons at best eye surgery hospitals involves automatic perimetry. Automatic perimetry is the reference standard exam to assess visual function. The tests are done for monitoring any changes in peripheral as well as central visual field.

During Perimetry , one has to look straight ahead and then press a button whenever one sees a spot of light in the peripheral (side) vision. The spots of light will vary in intensity such that some are very easy to see and others are not visible even when vision is normal.

As Glaucoma tends to affect the peripheral visual field first and gradually affecting the central visual field in advance stages. The Perimetry or visual field tests is repeated twice or at least once a year to ascertain any disease progression.

Gonioscopy for determining Glaucoma type:

Gonioscopy is the reference standard examination of the eye to evaluate the angle – where the drainage system of the eye is located. Procedure is done under local anesthesia to avoid any discomfort to patient. It is a painless procedure to determine if the glaucoma is angle closure glaucoma or open angle glaucoma.

Pachymetry for determining Corneal thickness :

Pachymetry is done for assessing the thickness of cornea. A thin cornea is a risk factor for glaucoma. Corneal thickness can influence eye pressure readings. If cornea is thicker than average, pressure readings with a tonometer may be higher than the actual pressure and if a cornea is thinner pressure readings may be lower than actual. Pachymetry is painless test done by using a placing a probe gently on the eye. For glaucoma treatment in India with top doctors at best hospitals , pachymetry is done to determine the treatment course.

Glaucoma surgery in India:

The objective of glaucoma treatment is to reduce intraocular pressure and preserve the optic disc. At CMCS health , we assure best and cost effective glaucoma surgery in India with top doctors at best glaucoma hospitals. Know about Glaucoma surgery cost in India with Top Indian glaucoma doctors.Glaucoma surgery can be done in two ways:

1. Non Incisional laser glaucoma surgery in India:

They are laser procedures with no actual surgery or cut made in the eye. They are done by treating the medical condition with the help of lasers and as a day care procedures performed under the local anesthesia. Non Incisional laser glaucoma surgery cost in India at our associated best eye surgery hospitals in India are lowest.

Best Laser Glaucoma surgery in India :

Laser treatments are being used worldview for control and treatment of Glaucoma. Glaucoma is caused by increased intraocular pressure due to excessive fluid retention in eyes and blocked or obstructed fluid drainage channels . The objectives of laser procedures to treat glaucoma is to reduce the amount of fluid in the eye, either by opening the blocked or obstructed drainage channels, or by reducing the amount of fluid that is made in the eye. Laser glaucoma surgery are more popular glaucoma surgery currently. Laser surgery are performed in a day care setup that means there is no need of hospital admission for the patient. Laser glaucoma surgery can be done for both open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma. Laser glaucoma surgeries are performed to lower the intraocular pressure ( IOL) and relieve the pressure on optic nerve. The length of time for which the IOL remains low depend on following factors.

  • Age of the patient
  • Type of glaucoma
  • Other medical conditions

Many patients who have undergone laser glaucoma surgery may still need the medications for lowing IOL but the dosage may be lowered.

Following Glaucoma laser surgery in India are performed at best eye surgery hospitals in India by top glaucoma surgeons.

Laser Trabeculoplasty in India :

It is a laser procedure and first line treatment for open angle glaucoma. Laser trabeculoplasty can be performed either by selective laser trabeculoplasty ( SLT ) or Argon laser trabeculoplasty ( ALT ) . In this procedure laser is targeted at drainage canals in eye and open it so the fluid can drain out smoothly and the intraocular pressure is reduced thereby preventing the optic nerve from damage. Procedure is done under local anesthesia. Patient may be prescribed some eye drops to reduce inflammation and swelling. Both SLT and ALT are similar but SLT is a newer type that uses gentler laser.

Laser peripheral Iridotomy or iridoplasty in India :

Laser peripheral iridotomy or iridoplasty is a standard first line treatment for angle closure glaucoma. In laser iridoplasty, the laser is targeted at the iris to make a hole in Iris to bring it back to it's original position. It opens up the drainage channel from posterior chamber into the anterior chamber by bypassing the pupillary block.

Laser cyclophotocoagulation glaucoma surgery in India :

Laser cyclophotocoagulation glaucoma surgery is done by using Cyclodiode laser. The laser targets the ciliary body. Ciliary body are the structures in eye that produces the aqueous humour. Objective of treatment is to reduce the production of aqueous humour. Treatment is done as a day care procedure under local anesthesia.

Best Glaucoma hospitals in India uses the latest MicroPulse cyclodiode device. It works in the same way as conventional cyclodiode laser device but uses short bursts of laser targeting the ciliary body. It allows the ciliary body to cool between pulses and reduce the damage to the surrounding tissue.

2. Incisional glaucoma Surgery in India :

Incisional Glaucoma surgery is done when the medications and glaucoma laser surgery fail to control the intraocular pressure and there is an evident risk of damage to optical nerve. Glaucoma incisional Surgery is also indicated for those glaucoma patients who have allergy to glaucoma medications, are not compliant to therapy or the disease continues to progress despite treatment. Advanced disease and other conditions are also indication for surgery. At best glaucoma hospitals , the top Glaucoma specialist doctors will discuss the best possible treatment options with the patients. While deciding about the Glaucoma incisional surgery and it's type, top glaucoma doctors consider the following factors:

  • The severity of the disease
  • how the patient has responded to glaucoma medications
  • Other underlying medical conditions and health issues with patient

The common incisional glaucoma surgeries done in India by the top glaucoma Surgeons at best glaucoma hospitals are listed below:

Incisional trabeculectomy glaucoma surgery in India:

The most commonly performed incisional glaucoma surgery in the world for treating glaucoma is trabeculectomy surgery. A small guarded fistula ( hole ) is made in the wall of the eyeball at the level of the junction of the cornea and the sclera. This guarded fistula allow the egress of the aqueous humor through a new alternative outflow way. Excessive aqueous humor is collected in a reservoir at the sub-Tenon/sub-conjunctival space that is called filtering bleb. Incisional trabeculectomy glaucoma surgery is generally done under the superior eyelid. The sutures control the amount of aqueous humor flow. From the bleb, the drained aqueous humor is then absorbed through the capillaries to the blood circulation and drained out of the eye. A small white coloured blister / scar can be seen in the upper part of the eye and is called a “bleb”. In most cases, the bleb remains covered by the superior eyelid and cannot be seen unless the eyelid is retracted.

A variation to trabeculectomy glaucoma surgery is to create a bleb with an Ex-Press shunt. The metal shunt does not affect MRI scans or airport security. Advantages of placing the shunt is that it hastens the vision recovery and less inflammation inside the eye after surgery.

Aqueous shunt or drainage implant glaucoma surgery in India :

An aqueous shunt or drainage implant glaucoma surgery involves putting a tube, shunt or other devices to create a new drainage channel. An implant is advised usually when other types of eye surgery fail to reduce the intraocular pressure. The aqueous shunt or implants consist of a silicon tube, which is connected to a draining plate. The tube is inserted in the eye and the drainage plate is sutured to sclera. The excessive aqueous humor is drained through or along the tube or shunt and collects around the plate at the back of the eye, where it is gradually absorbed by capillaries and the lymphatic system and transported out of the eye. 

Minimally invasive incisional glaucoma surgery ( MIGS ) in India :

The minimally invasive incisional glaucoma surgery is an innovation or upgradation to conventional incisional glaucoma surgeries. With this new glaucoma surgery technique , surgery can be done earlier for glaucoma patients and more safely than conventional surgery.

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery involves using smaller incisions and/or microscopic equipment, which have been designed to reduce risk associated with conventional trabeculectomy glaucoma surgery or the Aqueous shunt or drainage implant glaucoma surgery.

Glaucoma surgery for infants in India :

Two main types of surgery are done in India for infants with congenital glaucoma.

  • Goniotomy is used almost exclusively worldwide for infants with congenital glaucoma. In Goniotomy procedure, the doctor inserts a tiny blade through the cornea to cut the trabecular meshwork. This procedure allows the eye fluid to flow normally out of the eye. 
  • Trabeculectomy is another glaucoma surgery used for infants with congenital glaucoma. This surgery involves making an incision in the outer portion of the eye and using a tiny probe to break through the trabecular meshwork. Aqueous humor is then able to drain out of the eye, keeping eye pressure in a normal range. 

Combined Glaucoma - cataract surgery in India :

In some patients who have both cataract and glaucoma , top glaucoma doctors in India perform a combined cataract+ glaucoma surgery in India at best glaucoma hospitals in India.

Best glaucoma surgery Hospitals in India :

India has become a global hub for Glaucoma treatment in India because of the latest glaucoma diagnostic facilities and advance glaucoma treatments available at best Glaucoma hospitals in India. At CMCS Health , we offer Glaucoma surgery in India with top doctors at best hospitals in India. Here are the 6 Best Glaucoma surgery hospitals in India. There are many other best Hospitals for Glaucoma treatment in India.

Glaucoma Surgery - Best Hospitals - DELHI :

Best eye hospital in India - centre for sight -  CMCS health.
Centre for Sight Hospital
Best Glaucoma surgery
Dwarka & Safdurjung enclave
New Delhi, India.

Centre for sight hospitals are the dedicated eye treatment centres of India. They have the latest diagnostic facilities for various eye diseases including Glaucoma. Centre for sight eye hospitals have established a bench mark in quality eye treatments that is at par with the best centres in world for various eye conditions including Glaucoma. The treating faculties are the top doctors of India. Centre for sight hospitals offers complete investigations for diagnosing of glaucoma and the most experienced top doctors for Glaucoma surgery in India. They offer both non invasive laser treatments and minimally invasive image guided glaucoma surgeries at reasonable cost. Know about Glaucoma surgery cost in India | Top glaucoma doctors at Centre for sight hospital.

best eye hospital in India - The sight avenue hospital - CMCS Health.
The sight Avenue eye Hospital
Best Glaucoma Hospital
Greater Kailash
New Delhi , India.

The Sight avenue eye hospitals are one of the leading eye hospitals chains in New Delhi. Apart from treatment of various other eye conditions The sight Avenue eye hospitals offer a dedicated multidisciplinary Glaucoma services team for comprehensive and cost effective glaucoma surgery in India. The sight avenue eye hospitals provide the cutting edge technology for glaucoma diagnosis and a team of well experienced glaucoma laser surgery specialist doctors.

Glaucoma surgery - Best Hospitals - Chennai.

Best Glaucoma surgery hospital in India - Sankara Nethralaya - Chennai.
Sankara Nethralya
Glaucoma surgery Hospital
college road
Chennai , India.

Sankara Nethralaya eye hospital in Chennai , India came into existence in the year 1978. Over a period of time Sanakara Nethralaya has become a super specialty eye care center in South India. Known for it's dedicate eye care facility Sankara Nethralaya has created a name for advance eye care treatment in India and abroad. Sankara Nethralaya offers high class glaucoma surgeries at an affordable cost with it's glaucoma treatment specialist teams.

Arvind eye Hospital - Best eye in India - Chennai.
Arvind eye Hospital
Glaucoma surgery Hospital.
Noombal 
Chennai , India.

Arvind eye hospitals have large eyes hospital chains in south India. Arvind eye hospital is dedicated to quality healthcare for eye disorders. Arvind eye hospital , Chennai is the flagship hospital for the group and offers comprehensive glaucoma diagnosis and glaucoma surgery in India with their dedicated glaucoma service teams.

Glaucoma surgery - Best Hospitals -Hyderabad.

Best Glaucoma surgery hospitals in India - Centre for sight , Hydrabad - CMCS health.
Centre for sight Hospital
Best Glaucoma hospital
Banjara Hills
Hyderabad, India.

Centre for Sight Hospital , Banjara Hills , Hyderabad is well equipped and well managed eye care hospital in Hyderabad. Hospital is well equipped and well managed supported by latest diagnostic facilities and equipment for providing best eye care treatment including complicated procedures like retinoblastoma treatment , Glaucoma surgery and cornea transplants. Ask us about Glaucoma surgery cost in India | Top glaucoma Surgeons at Centre for sight hospital , Hyderabad , India.

Best Glaucoma surgery hospital in India - L V Prasad eye institute Hydrabad.- CMCS health.
L V Prasad eye Hospital
Best Glaucoma hospital
Kallam Anji road
Hyderabad

L V Prasad eye institute is a complete and dedicated eye care facility in India. It has collaborated with world health organization (WHO) for prevention of blindness. Kallam Anji reddy campus , Banjara hills , Hyderabad of L V Prasad eye hospital is one of the leading eyecare hospital in India today. The treating faculty at L V Prasad eye hospital boasts of some of the best eye care specialists in India. With a full fledged vertical in treating glaucoma , it is one of the most sought after Glaucoma surgery hospital in India. Know about Glaucoma surgery cost in India | Top Glaucoma surgeons at L V prasad eye Institute.

Glaucoma surgery in India - Top Glaucoma Surgeons :

At CMCS health we are associated with top doctors in India for Glaucoma surgery at a reasonable cost. These top Glaucoma Surgeons in India have successfully treated thousands of Glaucoma patients from all across the world.

Dr. Atul Kumar
Top Glaucoma doctor 
A K eye institute
New Delhi , India.

Dr. Suraj Munjal - Top glaucoma surgeon in India - The sight avenue-CMCS Health.
Dr. Suraj Munjal
Top Glaucoma Doctor
The Sight Avenue eye Hospital
Greater Kailash , New Delhi.

Dr. Uma Ramesh - Top glaucoma surgeon in India - MGM healthcare - CMCS health.
Dr. Uma Ramesh
Top Glaucoma Doctor
MGM Healthcare
Chennai , India.

Dr. Vanita Pathak Ray - Top glaucoma surgeon in India - Centre for sight - Hyderabad - CMCS Health.
Dr. Vanita Pathak Ray
Top Glaucoma Surgeon
Centre for sight Hospital
Banjara Hills , Hyderabad

Glaucoma surgery in India-Reasonable cost :

At CMCS Health we assure the global patients seeking glaucoma treatments in India of best Glaucoma surgery cost in India | top glaucoma surgeons for comprehensive glaucoma treatment in India with top glaucoma surgeons at best glaucoma hospitals.

Glaucoma treatments in India - Laser Treatments - Cost.

Glaucoma surgery cost in India | Top Glaucoma surgeons.

Cost of Glaucoma diagnosis in India200-400 USD
Laser peripheral Iridotomy - cost ( One eye )150 USD
Laser Trabeculoplasty - Cost ( One eye )1200 USD
Laser Cyclophotocoagulation - cost ( One eye )250 USD
Glaucoma surgery cost in India - Laser treatments.

Glaucoma treatment in India - Incisional Surgery - Cost.

Glaucoma surgery cost in India | Top Glaucoma Surgeons.

Aqueous shunt or drainage implant glaucoma surgery
( one eye )
1500 USD
Incisional trabeculectomy glaucoma surgery
( One eye )
1000-1200 USD
Minimally invasive incisional glaucoma surgery
( MIGS ) for one eye
1200 - 1500 USD
Congenital glaucoma surgery for Infants
( One eye )
1000 -1200
USD
Combined Glaucoma + Cataract Surgery
( One eye ) Depending on quality and make of IOL.
1500 -2400
USD
Glaucoma surgery cost in India | Top glaucoma surgeons.

Successful Glaucoma surgery in India with top doctors at best hospital for a Tanzania Patient.

Successful Grade III glaucoma treatment in India for a Tanzania guest in India - CMCS Health.
Success story - Successful Grade III glaucoma treatment in India for a Tanzania guest.

Mr Kasure is from Dar ess salam, Tanzania.He had grade III glaucoma.

The intraocular pressure could not be controlled even with 4 medications. We invited him to India for Medical treatment of glaucoma & Cataract of both eyes. We decided to have treatment of Mr. Kasure under Dr. Maj. Gen. (retd) prof. J K S Parihar at one of the best eye care hospitals of India ,Center for sight. Dr. Parihar has prescribed some Investigations for Mr. Kasure and he was advised for glaucoma and cataract surgery for both the eyes at an interval of 10 days apart. Mr. Kasure was briefed about cost of surgery and expected outcome. Mr. Kasure had surgery of both eyes for cataract and glaucoma simultaneously. His vison was restored and he left India as a healthy and content person. We wish Mr. Kasure a long healthy life ahead of him. For best Glaucoma surgery cost in India | Top glaucoma Surgeons get in touch with us.We are committed to provide Glaucoma treatment in India with top doctors at Best hospitals in our fight against blindness.

A testimonial - Successful grade III glaucoma surgery in India for a Tanzanian Guest.

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Best Retinoblastoma Hospitals in India

Retinoblastoma is the most common primary intraocular ( Eye ) cancer in children. Retinoblastoma develops in immature retina cells. RB1 gene controls the multiplication of tumor causing cells. A mutation in RB1 gene is identified as the single largest cause of retinoblastoma. At CMCS Health , we are associated with best retinoblastoma hospitals in India. We offer affordable retinoblastoma treatment in India with Top retinoblastoma doctors in India.

Retinoblastoma treatment in India - Top / Best retinoblastoma hospital in India
Retinoblastoma - An overview.

Retinoblastoma - An overview:

Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer of eye. Retinoblastoma affects mostly children but in very rare instances it can affect adults too. Retinoblastoma accounts for almost 2% of all childhood cancers. It is the most common eye cancers in children. In united states alone 200-300 children are diagnosed with retinoblastoma annually.

  • It is observed that there would be 8000-9000 new cases of retinoblastoma globally per year.
  • More than 95% of all retinoblastoma cases occur before the age of 8 years.
  • If not treated in time most of the retinoblastoma can be fatal.

As per some unpublished reports, there are :

  • 196 new retinoblastoma cases in Nigeria annually.
  • 25 new cases annually in Saudi Arabia.
  • 100-120 new retinoblastoma cases / year in Egypt.
  • Almost 200-210 retinoblastoma cases in Kenya annually
  • 16.8% of all childhood cancers in Tanzania are retinoblastoma

People from all across the world come to India for expertise of Indian retinoblastoma specialist doctors , latest diagnostic facilities and reasonable cost to get retinoblastoma treatment in India at the best retinoblastoma hospitals in India.

Signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma:

Retinoblastoma generally affects children. Usually retinoblastoma is detected during a routine health examination of a child but at times parents may observe following symptoms and approach a doctor.

  • An abnormal white patch ( Leukocoria ) or even a red pupil
  • Enlarged pupil or swelling of the eye
  • Different colour irises
  • A reddened and painful eye
  • Unexplained poor vision
  • Strabismus ( misaligned eyes ) , eyes that seem to be looking in different directions

Risk factors for Retinoblastoma:

These are a few known risk factors for retinoblastoma.

Age:

Retinoblastoma usually occur in children but it very rare instances it has affected adults as well. Retinoblastoma generally affect children below the age of 8 years thereafter the chances of retinoblastoma start decreasing.

Genetic factors:

Approximately one out of three children affected by retinoblastoma have RB1 gene mutation in all the cells of the body. In 75% of the children affected with retinoblastoma the RB1 gene mutation occur even when they are still in womb. When the genetic factors are responsible for retinoblastoma , the possibility of both eyes being affected are higher.

Other unconfirmed possible risk factors for Retinoblastoma:

in some unconfirmed studies certain other parent related factors were identified as causative factors for retinoblastoma. These factors include:

  • If the mother consumes less fruits and vegetables during the pregnancy
  • Exposure of mothers to gasoline ,diesel or other petroleum products exhaust during the pregnancy
  • When the age of father is on higher side while the child is conceived
  • Exposure of fathers to radiation

Best retinoblastoma hospitals in India do following confirmatory retinoblastoma diagnostic tests:

Retinoblastoma occur usually in young children so it is spotted either during a routine health examination of child by a doctor or if the parents of child find some abnormality with child's eyes. once a child is suspected to have retinoblastoma and after physical examination and taking the family history of child, the treating doctors may recommend following tests and investigations to confirm the diagnosis:

Imaging tests for diagnosis of Retinoblastoma:

Eye Ultrasound (USG ) for retinoblastoma:

Eye ultrasound ( USG) is an imaging diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create images of the structures in the eye. The test is done without any incision or pain to child. When the sound waves are bounced back from an abnormal mass or tumor, they are different from that of normal tissues and structures of eye. These sound waves are bounced back to a connected computer that converts them to images and doctors can make out the presence of a tumor ( retinoblastoma ) inside the eye.

CT ( computed tomography ) Scan for diagnosis of Retinoblastoma:

A CT scan is more precise as compared to the ultrasound. It uses X-rays to capture pictures of internal structures of eye from different angles and then combines those pictures into a detailed 3 dimensional image to show any abnormality or a tumor. A CT scan also helps the doctors in determining the size of tumor and also the extent of tumor spread. At times a special dye or contrast media is used to get more detailed images.

Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) for diagnosing retinoblastoma:

MRI is preferred imaging test for diagnosing retinoblastoma by many pediatric oncologists as it does not expose the child to potentially harmful radiation like CT Scans. Unlike the CT Scans that uses X-Rays , MRI uses the magnetic waves to capture the images of internal structure of eye , orbit and brain. MRI can also be used to measure the tumor’s size. MRI can be done with contrast media or without it.

Periodic CT scans and MRIs are recommended for the brain, for the children who have genetic form of retinoblastoma.

Pathological investigations for diagnosing retinoblastoma:

Apart from imaging tests , treating doctors may also recommend certain blood and other pathological tests to confirm the diagnosis and deciding the treatment course for retinoblastoma.

Blood tests:

Blood tests may be recommended by retinoblastoma treating doctors to check any abnormality in Kidney and liver of the child. Pathological testing is also done to ascertain any changes in chromosome 13. Chromosomes are the parts of a cell that contain genes. In some children suffering from retinoblastoma, these genes are either missing or nonfunctional. Molecular analysis of the genes is now routinely being done at Best retinoblastoma hospitals in India.

Spinal tap (Lumbar puncture) :

After giving local anesthesia to child , the doctor will collect cerebrospinal fluid samples with the help of a needle inserted in the lower spine of the child. These samples are analysed by a pathology doctor under the microscope for detecting the cancer cells and also the tumor markers. This test is done only when the treating doctor suspects that retinoblastoma may have spread to brain.

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy:

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are done simultaneously to collect a sample of the fluid with a needle and a bone marrow biopsy is the removal of a small amount of solid tissue using a needle.

These samples are then studied by a pathology doctor under a microscope to find any cancer cells. These tests are done only when the treating doctor suspect that retinoblastoma may has grown outside the eye and it might have also spread to the bone marrow.

Other diagnostic tests done for retinoblastoma:

Treating doctor may advise certain other tests for the accurate treatment of retinoblastoma :

Bone Scan:

Treating doctor may advise a bone scan to rule out if the retinoblastoma is spread to skull or other bones.

Audiometry or hearing tests:

Treating doctor may advise an audiometry test to rule out the harmful effect ( hearing loss) due to a specific type of chemotherapy given for treatment of retinoblastoma.

At CMCS Health , we offer affordable retinoblastoma treatment in India with top retinoblastoma doctors in India , at best retinoblastoma hospitals in India.

Staging of retinoblastoma:

Once the diagnostic tests confirm retinoblastoma , the second step is to determine the stage of retinoblastoma ( extent of disease in the eye and if the disease has metastasized outside the eye ). The staging of retinoblastoma is important for deciding the treatment course and give a fair amount of indication about the prognosis of the disease.

The retinoblastoma staging can be broadly classified as:

  • Intraocular retinoblastoma means the tumor is still inside the eye structure , either in one eye or both the eyes and has not spread out of the eye strictures, and to other parts of body.
  • Extraocular retinoblastoma is the stage where the tumor has spread out of the eye structures and have invaded other tissues and organs of the body.
  • Recurring or relapsed retinoblastoma is the stage of retinoblastoma where the cancer has come back even after being treated earlier.

Best retinoblastoma hospitals in India offer following retinoblastoma treatments:

Once the diagnosis of retinoblastoma is established and the staging has been done , the next step is to start the treatment process. The main objectives of retinoblastoma treatment are:

  • To cure retinoblastoma and save life of child
  • To save the affected eye , if possible
  • To preserve the vision
  • To minimize the side effects of retinoblastoma treatments

CMCS Health offers affordable retinoblastoma treatment in India with Top retinoblastoma doctors in India. Best retinoblastoma hospitals in India offer following treatment options :

Chemotherapy for treatment of Retinoblastoma by best retinoblastoma hospitals in India :

Chemotherapy is the first choice for treatment of retinoblastoma. Chemotherapy involves administering of chemotherapy medicines to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy for retinoblastoma helps in shrinking the size of tumor , it will also help in other treatment options like Cryotherapy, laser therapy or plaque radiotherapy. Cryotherapy or laser therapies are used post the chemotherapy for any residual retinoblastoma cancer cells. These treatment modalities reduces the chances of eye surgery or enucleation ( removal of the affected eye ).

Best Retinoblastoma hospitals in India offer the following three types of chemotherapy for treatment of retinoblastoma.

  1. Systemic chemotherapy for treating retinoblastoma is given either through a chemo-port or intravenous administration. The chemotherapy drugs will travel to entire body to kill any cancer cell .
  2. Intra-arterial chemotherapy is a newer way of delivering chemotherapy directly to the tumor or nearby tissues. Chemotherapy is delivered through a catheter put into an artery supplying blood to eye. Doctor may put a tiny balloon like device in that artery to keep pressing the chemotherapy closer to tumor.
  3. Intravitreal chemotherapy is injecting the chemotherapy medicines directly into eye tissues.

CMCS Health assists retinoblastoma patients in getting the correct retinoblastoma treatment in India with Top retinoblastoma doctors in India.

Cryotherapy for retinoblastoma treatment :

In Cryotherapy a very cold substance like liquid nitrogen, is placed in or near the retinoblastoma cancer cells. Once the cancerous cells freeze, the cold substance is removed and the cells thaw and die because of extreme cold. This process of freezing and thawing may be repeated a few times in each cryotherapy session. The treatment is generally done as a day care treatment and the child is discharged from the hospital same day. We offer affordable cryotherapy at best retinoblastoma hospitals in India with top retinoblastoma doctors in India.

Laser therapy for retinoblastoma treatment :

The Laser therapy for retinoblastoma treatment kills the retinoblastoma cancer cells through heating. Treatment is given for smaller tumors, while the child is asleep (under general anesthesia), usually for about 10 minutes at a time. Generally three sessions at a gap of one month for three months are needed to control retinoblastoma tumor. There are two types of laser therapy used by best retinoblastoma hospitals in India:

  1. Laser Photocoagulation
  2. Transpupillary thermal therapy (TTT)

At CMCS Health , we offer affordable laser therapy for retinoblastoma treatment in India by top retinoblastoma doctors in India.

Targeted therapy for treatment of retinoblastoma by best retinoblastoma hospitals in India :

Targeted therapy is newer approach for treating retinoblastoma. Targeted therapies for retinoblastoma uses drugs or other substances like Oncolytic adenovirus to identify and attack the RB1 genes , causing retinoblastoma.  This treatment uses an adenovirus that infects and breaks down cancer cells but not normal cells and thus lesser side effects than conventional chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Radiation Therapy for treatment of retinoblastoma:

Radiation therapy is targeting cancer cells with high powered energy beams like X rays or sub atomic particles like protons to kill them. Best retinoblastoma hospitals in India offers following types of radiation therapy for retinoblastoma treatments in India.

  • External beam radiation therapy for retinoblastoma
  • Plaque Radiation therapy or brachytherapy for treatment of retinoblastoma

At CMCS Health , we are associated with Best Indian Radiation oncology doctors for treatment of retinoblastoma.

Surgery for treatment of Retinoblastoma :

Surgery is done for removing the tumor and some of the surrounding healthy tissues called safe margins.

At times doctors decide to remove complete eye along with some portion of optical nerve to save the life of the child. The surgery is called enucleation.

Immediately after the eyeball is removed, the surgeon places a special ball made of plastic or other materials in the eye socket. The muscles that control eye movement are sometimes attached to the implant. After the child heals, the eye muscles will adapt to the implanted eyeball, so it may move just as the natural eye did. However, the implanted eyeball cannot see. Doctors may also advise use of prosthetic eye post the enucleation surgery for cosmetics purpose.

Best Retinoblastoma treatment hospitals in India:

The best retinoblastoma treatment hospitals in India are joint commission international accredited and offer hassle free retinoblastoma treatments for both Indian and global patients. Many international health insurance companies offer retinoblastoma treatment coverage. If the best retinoblastoma treatment hospitals in India have those international health insurance companies on their panel , patients can avail the benefit of their health insurance coverage for retinoblastoma treatment in India at best retinoblastoma treatment hospitals in India.

Best Retinoblastoma treatment hospital in India - New Delhi.

Centre for sight - Best eye hospital in India - CMCS health.
Center for Sight Hospital
Best retinoblastoma hospital
Dwarka and Safdarjung enclave
New Delhi, India.

Centre for Sight hospitals in India are one of the best eye hospital chains in India. Centre for sight hospital dwarka in New Delhi is best equipped for providing complete and cost effective retinoblastoma treatment in India.

Best Retinoblastoma treatment hospitals in India - Hyderabad.

Best Retinoblastoma hospitals in India - Centre for sight , Hydrabad - CMCS health.
Centre for sight Hospital
Best retinoblastoma hospital 
Banjara Hills
Hyderabad, India.

Centre for sight hospital , Banjara Hills , Hyderabad is a respected eye care hospital in India. Centre for sight hospital in Hyderabad, India offers complete and comprehensive retinoblastoma treatments in India . With leading pediatric ophthalmologist and pediatric medical oncologist and onco surgeons , it is a preferred retinoblastoma treatment hospital in India.

Best Retinoblastoma treatment hospital in India - L V Prasad eye institute Hydrabad.- CMCS health.
L V Prasad eye Institute
Best retinoblastoma hospital 
Kallam Anji reddy campus
Hyderabad, India.

L V Prasad eye institute is a comprehensive eye care facility in India. It has collaborated with world health organization (WHO) for prevention of blindness. Kallam Anji reddy campus , Banjara hills , Hyderabad is one of the leading eyecare hospital in India today. The treating faculty at L V Prasad eye hospital boasts of some of the best eye care specialists in India. With a full fledged vertical in treating retinoblastoma , it is one of the sought after retinoblastoma treatment hospital in India.

Best Retinoblastoma treatment hospitals in India - Gurugram.

Best retinoblastoma hospitals in India - Medanta-The Medicity.
Medanta - The Medicity
Best Retinoblastoma hospital
Gurugram , India.

Medanta - The Medicity hospital is one of the leading multispecialty hospitals in India . The hospital is having some of the best Indian medical doctors in their respective fields, as treating faculty. Medanta the medicity hospital is located in gurugram, a city called as the millennium city of India.

With the state of art , latest technologies , it has created a name in the super specialized medical treatments not only in India but many other countries. Patients from many countries come to Medanta- The medicity for their super specialized medical treatment needs. Medanta - The medicity is one of the known hospital for retinoblastoma treatment in India.

Best Retinoblastoma hospitals in India - Chennai.

Best retinoblastoma treatment hospital in India- Sankara-Netralaya - Chennai, India - CMCS health.
Sankara Nethralaya
Best Retinoblastoma hospital 
Chennai.

Sankara Nethralya Hospital is one the respected eye hospital name in India. It is located in Chennai , the capital city of Tamilnadu state of India. Regarded as one of the best eye care hospital in India and abroad for the expertise of doctors , cutting edge technologies and better patient compliance. Sankara Hospital offer best and cost effective treatment for Retinoblastoma.

Top Retinoblastoma doctors in India:

Listed below are few of the top retinoblastoma doctors in India.

Dr. P Vijay Karan Reddy
Top Retinoblastoma doctor in India
Apollo Hospital
Hyderabad , India.

Dr. Obuli Ramachandran
Top Retinoblastoma doctor in India
Centre for Sight Eye Hospital
New Delhi , India.

Dr. Nirmala Subramanian
Top retinoblastoma doctor in India
Sankara Nethralaya 
Chennai , India.

Get opinion from the best Retinoblastoma treatment specialist Indian doctors at Best Retinoblastoma treatment hospitals in India about treatment course , treatment cost and success percentage. Send your medical queries about best retinoblastoma treatment hospitals in India to us.

Story of Retinoblastoma treatment in India for an Afghanistan baby girl | CMCS Health.

Story of retinoblastoma treatment in India for an Afghanistan baby girl- Best retinoblastoma hospitals in India - CMCS health.

Baby bibi zahra from Kabul , Afghanistan had an eye condition of left eye. When the problem grew severe the parents took her to an eye doctor in Kabul,who advised them to come to India at earliest for addressing the medical issue with left eye of child.

Baby Bibi Zahra was born as a normal child , She was growing normally as a healthy child. Once she grew a few months older , her mother observed something abnormal with her left eye. Like when the baby was held under the lights , a small white opaque patch (Leukocoria) was evident in her left eye. Because of being in a very remote place of Afghanistan and being unaware of the dangers of her medical condition, the family members thought that the Child's eye will become ok when she will grow.

When her left eye started swelling and eyeball seems protruding , the parents visited an eye doctor in Kabul who advised them to visit India at earliest to get the eye condition checked and a proper treatment can be provided to child. Parents approached us and we helped them in getting a medical visa for coming to India.

On arrival in India, we received then at Indira Gandhi International airport and had taken them straight to The best Retinoblastoma hospital in New Delhi , India. At Centre for sight Hospital , Safdarjung enclave , New Delhi , the top pediatric eye doctors saw the child, took the family history and recommended certain investigations . The investigations confirmed extraocular orbital retinoblastoma.

Due to delay in diagnosis , proptosis occurred in her left eye, which is a severe form . Doctors decided to do enucleation of left eye ( removal of left eye ball with tissues ) . The child underwent systemic chemotherapy sessions followed by external beam radiation therapy to treat any leftover cancerous cells and reducing chances of recurrence.

If the child would have been diagnosed early , we could have saved her eye.

Awareness and early diagnosis is very important in saving the eye and life of a retinoblastoma patient.

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