Ophthalmology Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, Mumbai
A squint in a child, a burning, gritty irritation in an adult, and a blank patch in the centre of vision are very different problems, and each starts with an examination. CritiCare Asia Hospitals in Andheri East is an eye hospital in Mumbai that arranges that first examination and the tests that follow so they can be done together wherever possible. The department handles routine checks, vision correction, retinal surgery and reconstructive work around the eye. Our ophthalmology services cover medical treatment where it is enough and laser or surgery where it is not.
Retina Care
- What it is
conditions of the retina, the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye, such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and retinal detachment. - Symptoms
floaters, flashes of light, a curtain-like shadow across vision, or blurring in a person with long-standing diabetes. - Treatment
laser for diabetic retinopathy and tears. Vitreoretinal surgery, including buckle procedures and complex vitrectomy, for detachments and advanced disease.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- What it is
gradual damage to the macula, which gives sharp central vision. Age, smoking, family history and cardiovascular disease increase risk. - Symptoms
a hazy or distorted patch in central vision, difficulty in dim light and trouble recognising faces. - Treatment
anti-VEGF injections for the wet form and photodynamic therapy in selected cases.
Children's Eye Care
- What it is
diagnosis and treatment of vision problems from infancy through adolescence, including refractive errors, lazy eye and retinopathy of prematurity. - Symptoms
squinting, holding books or screens very close, head tilting, frequent eye rubbing, or unexplained difficulty at school. - Treatment
spectacles, patching for lazy eye, and timely screening and treatment for retinopathy of prematurity.
Dry Eye
- What it is
an eye surface that is uncomfortable and prone to inflammation because tears are too few or disappear too quickly. - Symptoms
burning, grittiness, redness, watering and fluctuating vision, often worse after long screen hours. - Treatment
lubricating drops, lid hygiene, treatment of blocked oil glands and punctal plugs when needed.
Eye Movement Disorders
- What it is
eyes that fail to move together or steadily, from nerve palsies, nystagmus, thyroid-related restriction and other causes. - Symptoms
double vision, an eye that drifts or wobbles, a habitual head turn or strain when reading. - Treatment
the cause comes first. Prisms or medication may help, and eye muscle surgery is kept for cases where they do not.
Squint Surgery
- What it is
misalignment with one eye turning inward, outward, up or down. It often starts in childhood but can develop in adults. - Symptoms
visibly misdirected eyes, double vision or reduced vision in one eye. - Treatment
glasses and patching where they help; otherwise, surgery on the eye muscles to realign the eyes.
Proptosis (Bulging Eyes)
- What it is
forward displacement of the eye from its socket, most often caused by thyroid eye disease, and occasionally by infection, inflammation, or a growth behind the eye. - Symptoms
prominent eyes, puffy lids, incomplete eyelid closure, pain or double vision. - Treatment
imaging and blood tests to identify the cause, medication for inflammation, and orbital decompression surgery when vision or comfort is at risk.
Tear Duct Surgery
- What it is
a blocked drainage passage between the eye and nose, either from birth or from infection or narrowing in adults. - Symptoms
constant watering, sticky discharge, recurrent infection or swelling near the inner corner of the eye. - Treatment
massage or probing in infants, and surgery to create a new drainage route in adults.
Oculoplastic Surgery
- What it is
surgery of the eyelids, tear system and tissues around the eye, done for function as much as appearance, including repair after orbital injury or fracture. - Symptoms
drooping lids that block vision, lids turning in or out, eyelid lumps or injury around the eye socket. - Treatment
ptosis correction, entropion and ectropion repair, removal of eyelid growths and reconstruction after trauma.
Refractive Surgery
- What it is
procedures that reshape the cornea to reduce dependence on glasses or lenses for short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism. - Who it suits
adults with a stable prescription and healthy corneas who want less reliance on spectacles. - Treatment
laser vision correction after a detailed corneal assessment.
Supporting Eye Services
Routine eye care is supported by:
- Comprehensive eye check-up
vision, eye pressure and a dilated retinal examination - Medical retina lasers
for diabetic and other retinal conditions - Contact lens clinic
fitting and follow-up for lens wearers - Low vision aids
magnifiers and devices for people with permanent sight loss
Ophthalmology Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, Mumbai
Every eye case begins with a full assessment, so what follows rests on what the examination shows. Retina, oculoplastic, paediatric and cornea-related teams stay in touch throughout, and the plan is explained before any procedure is scheduled so that decisions are not stretched across several visits. Long-term conditions such as macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy need regular review, and those appointments are planned. If your vision has changed, your eyes are constantly irritated, or a child's eyes seem misaligned, book an eye examination with the eye specialists in Andheri East at CritiCare Asia Hospitals.