Vitrectomy Surgery for Macular Hole

Sample Opinion // Ophthalmology // Macular Hole in the Eye // Vitrectomy Surgery // treatment in India

According to the shared reports suggest macular hole in the right eye.

A macular hole is a small break or defect in the macula—the center of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision—often caused by age-related vitreous traction pulling on the tissue.

Investigations needed: The patient needs to undergo detailed clinical and physical evaluations, which include Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Slit-Lamp Bio-microscopy, Watzke-Allen Test (Slit Beam Test), Fundoscopy, blood tests, and other routine tests.

Possible line of Treatment: The final treatment plan will be determined after complete evaluation outcomes upon her arrival. Likely, the patient would require a

Vitrectomy Surgery.

Vitrectomy is the standard, highly effective surgical treatment for repairing a macular hole. The procedure involves removing the vitreous gel, peeling surface membranes, and injecting a gas bubble to hold the retina in place while it heals.

Kindly note: The advised treatment plan is solely based on the reports shared with us; the final line of treatment will be decided post clinical and physical evaluations of the patient on arrival only.

We would recommend the following hospitals with top doctors as follows:

1. Artemis Hospital, Gurugram // Treating Doctor: Dr. Vishal Arora
2. Amrita Hospital, Faridabad // Treating Doctor: Dr. Rashmi Mittal
3. BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi // Treating Doctor: Dr. Vivek Garg
4. Sarvodaya Healthcare, Faridabad // Treating Doctor: Dr. Jaidrath Kumar

Estimated costs:

Estimated cost of Initial Evaluations will be approx. USD 400-500 on OPD basis.

Estimated cost of Vitrectomy surgery will be approx.: –

Stay in India:  The patient will require 1-2 days for initial evaluations on an OPD basis.

The surgery will be done on a day-care basis. There is a possibility that the surgery, if needed for both eyes, can be done at a gap of 5-6 days.

Total Stay in India- Will be approx. 2-3weeks.

Inclusions:
1. The cost of all investigations related to the transplant.
2. The cost of Procedure.
3. The doctor’s fee and consultation charges.
4.  It also includes complimentary airport transfers, forex services, and assistance

Exclusions:
1.  Any consultation other than in discussion
2.  Treatment for any other illness. 

 
On Arrival: The patient and attendants will be received at the airport by our Representative. Apart from the medical and nursing team, one Case Manager will take care of all the needs. We shall also assist them with reasonably charged accommodation near the hospital. The patient and attendant may arrange 35-50 USD per day toward accommodation at a guest house.

Hope I have been able to give you a satisfactory answer to the query. Do kindly ask for any clarifications needed. I will be happy to answer & shall look forward to assisting you.

Regards,

Ankush