Eye is a vulnerable organ in diabetics. For diabetes patients, regular visits to the Ophthalmologist for eye exams are very important, to avoid eye problems. High blood sugar increases the risk of eye problems. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults in the age group of 20 to 74.
Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Glaucoma, Refractive Changes, Ocular Nerve Damage etc. are the common eye problems associated with Diabetes.
Diabetics are 30 times more likely to be blind than non-diabetics of similar age.
Retinopathy is the commonest complication of diabetes and up to 10% of diabetics at any one time will have sight-threatening retinopathy requiring specialist ophthalmological management.
The Department of Ophthalmology at Chellaram Diabetes Institute has state-of-the-art eye care centre that houses facilities, equipment and expertise related to eye care all under one roof which enables detailed evaluation of eyes and diagnosis of all eye diseases and complications of Diabetes. The Department is well equipped with basic as well as advanced and latest equipment and a well equipped Operation Theatre catering exclusively to surgeries related to eye
Dr. Siddharth Karan (MS), an Optometrist and other support staff are available throughout the working hours and carry out in-depth study of cases suffering from Cataract, Glaucoma, Retinopathy and other complications of Diabetes. The department endeavors to become a Tertiary Care Centre for all Diabetes related Eye problems with special focus on prevention and control.
Cataract SICS. Imported
Phaco multifocal(Amo)
Phaco multifocal Rayner
Phaco foldable Rayner(aspheric)
Photo dynamic therapy(P.D.T.)
ND-Yag laser
Fluorescein angiography
Fundus photography
Contact lens work up(R.G.P)
Cataract+glaucoma
Phaco-foldable Imported
Macular laser
