Know Your Retina
Expert Retina Care for Clear Vision &
Lifelong Eye Health
Your retina is one of the most important parts of your eye. It is a delicate, light-sensitive layer located at the back of the eye that captures images and sends them to the brain through the optic nerve. In simple terms, your retina is the “seeing tissue” of the eye—and keeping it healthy is essential for clear vision.
As a Retina Specialist, my goal is to help you understand retinal health, identify warning signs early, and provide advanced treatment to protect your vision.
What Does the Retina Do?
Your retina performs multiple important visual functions, including:
1. Central Vision helps you:
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read clearly
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recognize faces
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watch TV
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use mobile screens
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drive safely
2. Peripheral vision helps you:
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see objects on the side
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detect movement
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walk confidently without bumping into objects
3. Colour Vision
The retina helps you distinguish:
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colours
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shades
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contrast
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brightness
4. Night Vision
The retina helps you see in:
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dim light
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night driving
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low-light environments
Specialized Treatments
Diagnostic Procedures
Dr. Roy provides advanced diagnostic procedures to assess retinal health and identify potential issues. These procedures enable early detection and precise treatment planning for various retinal conditions, ensuring optimal visual outcomes for patients. Some imaging based tests which are crucial to Retina Diagnosis are: -
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Fundus Photography – Color photos of the retina to document diseases like diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration.
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Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) – Cross-sectional scans of retinal layers; essential for macular diseases and glaucoma.
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OCT Angiography (OCTA) – Non-invasive imaging of retinal blood flow and vessels.
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Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) – Dye-based imaging to assess retinal circulation and leakage.
Surgical Interventions
With expertise in vitreo retinal surgery, Dr. Roy offers advanced surgical interventions for complex retinal diseases and conditions. His surgical skills and innovative approaches contribute to successful outcomes and improved quality of life for patients.
Some of the surgeries conducted by hime are:
Vitrectomy surgeries
Procedures that involve removing the vitreous gel to access and treat the retina.
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Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) – Used for retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, vitreous hemorrhage, and diabetic retinopathy.
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Membrane Peeling Surgery – Removal of scar tissue from the macula.
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Macular Hole Surgery – Vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling and gas tamponade.
Retinal detachment repair surgeries
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Scleral Buckling – A silicone band is placed around the eye to support the retina.
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Pneumatic Retinopexy – Gas bubble injection to reattach the retina.
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Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment – Internal repair using vitrectomy techniques.
Laser procedures
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Laser Photocoagulation – Treats diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, and vascular disorders.
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Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP) – Used in proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
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Focal/Grid Laser – For macular edema.
Injection-based procedures
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Intravitreal Injections – Anti-VEGF or steroid injections for macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and vein occlusions.
Other specialized retina surgeries
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Retinal Prosthesis / Implant Surgery – For certain severe retinal diseases.
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Submacular Surgery – Rare procedures for complex macular conditions.
Patient Education
Dr. Roy is committed to educating patients about retinal health and the importance of regular eye examinations. Through informative sessions and materials, he empowers individuals to take proactive steps in preserving their vision and overall eye health.
Keeping transparency in all curative and diagnostic procedures informing the patient and their families at every point of their treatment journey help build confidence in our patients and help them take informed decisions.