Exploring your options for Epiretinal Membrane Surgery in India? Ginger Healthcare brings together a carefully chosen panel of reputed ophthalmologists, practising at world-class hospitals accredited by JCI and NABH. Request a free opinion and a cost estimate from any doctor on the list, and our team will guide you through every step of your journey.
Here are the most reputed doctors in India for Epiretinal Membrane Surgery. Each specialist is carefully vetted for their expertise, experience, and patient outcomes.
Here are the most reputed hospitals in India for Epiretinal Membrane Surgery. These hospitals are known for advanced infrastructure, international accreditations, and high success rates.
Epiretinal membrane surgery is a microsurgical procedure that removes a thin layer of scar-like tissue that has grown on the surface of the retina, typically over the macula — the central area responsible for sharp, detailed vision. It is performed as part of a pars plana vitrectomy, in which the surgeon makes three tiny ports in the white of the eye, removes the vitreous gel to access the retina, and then uses ultra-fine forceps to peel the membrane away. In many cases, a deeper layer called the internal limiting membrane is also peeled to reduce the chance of the membrane recurring. The procedure is almost always performed as a day-care operation under local anaesthesia with sedation, meaning the patient goes home the same day. Visual recovery is gradual, with meaningful improvement in clarity and distortion typically unfolding over three to six months.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $400
Typical tests for this treatment: Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) measurement, Optical coherence tomography (OCT) of macula, Intraocular pressure measurement, Dilated fundus examination, Blood pressure measurement, Random blood sugar (especially if diabetic), CBC and coagulation profile (PT/INR) if on blood thinners. Done in India before hospital admission. Cost varies with case complexity.
Estimated cost in India: $2,500 – $3,500
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~3 days recommended
Total stay: approx 6 days
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