Ophthalmology Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad, Mumbai
Eye conditions turn up at every stage of family life: a toddler who squints, a parent with burning, tired eyes, a grandparent who has begun missing the centre of what they look at. CritiCare Asia Hospitals in Malad is an eye hospital in Mumbai that looks after all of them, starting with the same careful examination. The department covers routine checks, vision correction, retinal surgery and reconstructive work around the eye. Ophthalmology services here begin with medical treatment where it is enough, and move to laser or surgery where it is not.
Retina Care
- What it is
conditions of the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye, among them diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and retinal detachment. - Symptoms
floaters, flashes of light, a curtain-like shadow across the view, or blurred sight in someone who has had diabetes for years. - Treatment
laser for diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears, and vitreoretinal surgery, including buckle procedures and complex vitrectomy, for detachments and advanced disease.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- What it is
slow damage to the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision. Age, smoking, family history and cardiovascular disease add to the risk. - Symptoms
a hazy or distorted central patch, trouble in dim light and difficulty recognising faces. - Treatment
anti-VEGF injections for the wet form and photodynamic therapy in selected patients.
Children's Eye Care
- What it is
assessment and treatment of vision problems from infancy to adolescence, covering refractive errors, lazy eye and retinopathy of prematurity in premature babies. - Symptoms
squinting, bringing screens or books very close, tilting the head, rubbing the eyes often, or struggling at school without a clear reason. - Treatment
spectacles, patching for lazy eye, and timely screening and treatment for retinopathy of prematurity.
Dry Eye
- What it is
too few tears, or tears that evaporate too fast, leaving the surface uncomfortable and prone to inflammation. - Symptoms
burning, grittiness, redness, watering and vision that fluctuates, usually worse after long hours on screens. - Treatment
lubricating drops, lid hygiene, treatment of blocked oil glands and punctal plugs where needed.
Eye Movement Disorders
- What it is
eyes that do not move together or steadily, caused by nerve palsies, nystagmus or thyroid-related restriction, among others. - Symptoms
double vision, an eye that drifts or wobbles, a habitual head turn, or strain when reading. - Treatment
the cause is investigated first. Prisms or medication may help, with eye muscle surgery kept for when they do not.
Squint Surgery
- What it is
misalignment in which one eye turns in, out, up or down. It usually begins in childhood but can appear in adults. - Symptoms
eyes that visibly point in different directions, double vision or reduced vision in one eye. - Treatment
glasses and patching where they help, and eye muscle surgery to realign the eyes where they do not.
Proptosis (Bulging Eyes)
- What it is
the eye pushed forward out of its socket, most often by thyroid eye disease and occasionally by infection, inflammation, or a growth behind the eye. - Symptoms
prominent eyes, puffy lids, lids that do not close fully, pain or double vision. - Treatment
imaging and blood tests to find 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, present from birth in some babies and arising in adults through infection or narrowing. - Symptoms
constant watering, sticky discharge, repeated infection or swelling at 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 surrounding tissues, done for function as much as looks. It includes 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 lessen 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 to rely less on spectacles. - Treatment
laser vision correction after a detailed corneal assessment.
Supporting Eye Services
Everyday 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 those with permanent sight loss
Ophthalmology Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad, Mumbai
A full assessment comes first in every eye case, and the treatment that follows rests on what it shows. Retina, oculoplastic, paediatric and cornea-related teams stay in touch throughout, and the plan is explained to the patient and to a family member if they wish, before any procedure is scheduled. Conditions such as macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy last for years, so the same team stays involved through regular review rather than handing the patient on after the first treatment. If your vision has changed, your eyes are constantly irritated, or a child's eyes seem misaligned, book an eye examination with eye specialists in Malad at CritiCare Asia Hospitals.