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Retina Specialist in Delhi: Who Should You See for Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Eye Disease or Macular Degeneration?
A retina specialist is an ophthalmologist with advanced training in the retina, macula and vitreous. At Save Sight Centre in Adarsh Nagar, Dr. Rajeev Jain, Director and retina specialist with 25+ years of experience, diagnoses and treats sight-threatening retinal conditions with laser, injections and micro-incision surgery.
Who is the best retina specialist in Delhi?
Dr. Rajeev Jain, Director of Save Sight Centre in Adarsh Nagar, is a retina specialist in Delhi with 25+ years of experience in medical and surgical retina. He treats retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular holes, retinal vein occlusion and uveitis, and is a member of the governing council of the Vitreoretina Society of India (VRSI). Sudden flashes of light, new floaters or a curtain-like shadow need same-day evaluation.
Key Takeaways
- A retina specialist (vitreoretinal surgeon) treats the retina, macula and vitreous; a general eye doctor or optometrist will refer you when these are involved.
- Flashes of light, a shower of new floaters or a curtain shadow can mean retinal detachment. It is painless and needs same-day care.
- If you have diabetes, get a dilated retinal exam at least yearly, even when your vision feels fine.
- Treatment may be laser, injections or surgery, chosen after imaging such as OCT.
- The National Eye Institute reports that over 90 percent of retinal detachments can be treated successfully, though a second procedure is sometimes needed.
- Consultation with Dr. Rajeev Jain is Rs. 1,200. Call 011-4700-2220 or book online.
What Does a Retina Specialist Do, and How Are They Different From a Regular Eye Doctor?
The titles are often mixed up. This is how they differ.
| Optometrist | General ophthalmologist | Retina specialist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training | Optometry degree | Medical degree (MBBS) plus ophthalmology residency | Ophthalmologist plus subspecialty focus on vitreoretinal disease and surgery |
| Treats | Refractive errors, routine eye health checks | Cataract, glaucoma, infections, refractive surgery | Retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, AMD, macular hole, vein occlusion |
| Procedures | Glasses and contact lens prescriptions | Eye surgery such as cataract surgery | Retinal laser, intravitreal injections, vitrectomy, buckling surgery |
| See them for | Blurred vision that glasses may fix | A first eye examination and general eye problems | Flashes, new floaters, curtain shadow, distorted central vision, diabetic eye disease |
When Should You See a Retina Specialist, and Which Symptoms Cannot Wait?
Retinal detachment is painless, so pain is not a reliable warning. Use these tiers as a guide, and call us if unsure.
Do you see flashes, a shower of floaters or a curtain?
- Sudden flashes of light
- A sudden increase in floaters
- A shadow or curtain across your vision
- Sudden loss of vision in one eye
Are straight lines wavy or is the centre blurred?
- Distorted or wavy straight lines
- A dark or blank spot in central vision
- New blur in one eye over a few days
- Diabetes and no retinal exam in the past year
Are you at higher risk of retinal disease?
- Diabetes or high blood pressure
- High myopia (strong minus power)
- Family history of retinal detachment or AMD
- Previous retinal detachment, eye injury or eye surgery
Which Retinal Conditions Does Dr. Rajeev Jain Treat?
Medical and surgical retina care under one roof at Save Sight Centre.
What is a retinal detachment?
The retina peels away from the back of the eye. It is painless, progresses quickly and needs urgent repair to protect vision.
What is diabetic retinopathy?
High blood sugar damages retinal blood vessels, causing leakage, swelling or bleeding. Laser, injections or vitrectomy may be needed.
What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
Damage to the macula blurs or distorts central vision. Wet AMD is treated with anti-VEGF injections to slow vessel leakage.
What are a macular hole and epiretinal membrane?
A hole or scar-like film on the macula distorts central vision. Micro-incision vitrectomy can repair both.
What is retinal vein occlusion?
A blocked retinal vein causes swelling and sudden blurring. Injections and laser help control the swelling and protect sight.
What are uveitis and vitreous haemorrhage?
Uveitis is inflammation inside the eye, and vitreous haemorrhage is bleeding into the gel. Both need a specialist's diagnosis.
How Is a Retinal Problem Diagnosed at Save Sight Centre?
Most retinal diseases are confirmed with a dilated examination and imaging.
What is a dilated fundus examination?
Drops widen the pupil so the doctor can see the retina, macula and optic nerve directly. It is the starting point for every retinal assessment.
Fundus examination →What does an OCT scan show?
Optical coherence tomography takes cross-section images of the retina and measures its thickness, which helps detect macular holes, swelling and AMD.
OCT: Rs. 3,000OCT eye test →
When is fluorescein angiography needed?
A dye injected into the arm highlights leaking or blocked retinal vessels in diabetic retinopathy, vein occlusion and wet AMD, and guides laser treatment.
Fluorescein angiography →What is an Amsler grid test?
A simple grid you look at one eye at a time. Wavy or missing lines can point to macular disease and prompt further testing.
FreeAmsler grid test →
Injections, Laser or Surgery: Which Retina Treatment Do You Need?
The right option depends on your diagnosis, imaging and how advanced the disease is.
What can laser and injections treat?
- Anti-VEGF injections: wet AMD, diabetic macular oedema and retinal vein occlusion. Repeated at intervals your doctor decides using OCT.
- Retinal laser (photocoagulation): seals retinal tears and treats proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
What to expect: done as an outpatient after numbing the eye. You usually go home the same day and review with scans to see whether more treatment is needed.
Best suited to: early or medium-stage disease, swelling, leaking vessels and small tears.
When is retina surgery needed?
- Vitrectomy (MIVS): vitreous haemorrhage, macular hole, epiretinal membrane and complex or diabetic detachments.
- Scleral buckling and pneumatic retinopexy: selected retinal detachments, chosen by the type and location of the tear.
What to expect: performed under local anaesthesia with sedation. Recovery takes a few weeks, with scheduled follow-up visits.
Best suited to: detachment, bleeding inside the eye, or damage that laser and injections cannot fix.
How do the main retina treatments compare?
| Treatment | Best for | Anaesthesia | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinal laser | Retinal tears, proliferative diabetic retinopathy | Numbing drops | Outpatient, back to routine quickly as advised |
| Anti-VEGF injection | Wet AMD, diabetic macular oedema, vein occlusion | Numbing drops | Outpatient, repeated at planned intervals |
| Vitrectomy (MIVS) | Haemorrhage, macular hole, ERM, complex detachment | Local with sedation | Few weeks, stabilises over about 4–6 weeks |
| Scleral buckle / pneumatic retinopexy | Selected retinal detachments | Local with sedation | Few weeks, with follow-up visits |
What Is Recovery Like After Retina Surgery?
Timelines vary by procedure, so follow your surgeon's written instructions.
What happens right after the operation?
The eye is padded and you receive drops and medicines. Your surgeon explains how long to stay and how to position your head.
What should I expect in the first week?
Redness, grittiness and blurred vision are common. Follow the drop schedule and attend your first review.
When does vision start improving?
Vision often improves within days and keeps clearing as swelling settles. Check-ups confirm the retina remains attached.
When does vision stabilise?
Vision generally stabilises over roughly 4 to 6 weeks. A new glasses prescription is advised once the eye has healed.
Do not rub or press the eye, let water or dust enter it, or lift heavy weights. If a gas bubble was placed, do not fly or go to high altitude until your surgeon confirms it has gone.
Hold your head position exactly as advised, use drops on schedule and attend every follow-up. Keep a record of your medicines for your visits.
Call if pain increases, redness worsens, vision suddenly drops, or you see new flashes, floaters or a shadow after surgery.
Control blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, and have the other eye examined regularly, since some retinal diseases affect both eyes.
What Are the Risks and Side Effects of Retina Treatment?
All treatments carry some risk. Your doctor explains how they apply to your eye before you decide.
Is redness, grittiness or blurred vision normal?
Yes. Mild discomfort, redness and temporary blur or floaters are common after injections and surgery and usually settle.
Does vitrectomy speed up cataract formation?
It can. In eyes that have not had cataract surgery, a cataract may develop sooner after vitrectomy and can be treated later.
Can eye pressure rise after treatment?
Pressure can occasionally go up and is monitored at follow-up visits and treated with drops if needed.
Can the retina detach again?
Sometimes a second procedure is needed. The National Eye Institute notes that repair occasionally fails even after repeat attempts.
Is infection a risk?
Infection inside the eye is rare but serious, which is why sterile technique and prompt reporting of pain or sudden blur matter.
Can treatment cause bleeding or permanent vision loss?
Serious bleeding or permanent vision loss is very rare and is more likely in advanced or long-standing disease.
Who Is Dr. Rajeev Jain, and Why Is He a Trusted Retina Specialist in Delhi?
Credentials you can check before you book.
Dr. Rajeev Jain
What is his medical training?
MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, and ophthalmology training at Guru Nanak Eye Centre, with retina fellowship training at LV Prasad Eye Institute, Sydney Eye Hospital and Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Has he taught at a university?
He held a clinical academic appointment at the University of Adelaide, Australia, from 2007 until returning to New Delhi in 2009.
Is he recognised by retina peers?
He sits on the governing council of the Vitreoretina Society of India (VRSI), one of the largest societies of practising retina specialists in the world.
Has he published?
Author of papers in national and international ophthalmology journals and a contributor to a chapter of the Wills Eye Guide to Uveitis.
Does he teach other doctors?
A regular conference speaker who mentors optometry interns and medical retina fellows at Save Sight Centre.
How much experience does the centre have?
Save Sight Centre has treated 1,70,000+ patients over 15+ years across retina, cataract, uveitis and refractive care.
"Most serious retinal problems start quietly. Flashes, new floaters or a shadow in your vision can mean the retina is at risk, and the sooner it is examined the more vision we can usually protect. If you have diabetes, a yearly dilated retinal exam is the simplest way to catch trouble early."
Is Dr. Rajeev Jain Recognised by the Vitreoretina Society of India?
Dr. Jain was elected to the governing council of the VRSI, which reflects his standing among retina specialists in India.
How Much Does a Retina Consultation or Treatment Cost in Delhi?
Consultation and test charges are listed below. Treatment costs are quoted after examination.
Retina consultation with Dr. Rajeev Jain.
Charged when OCT is advised.
A quick check for macular distortion.
Why Choose Save Sight Centre for Retina Care in Delhi?
Is the hospital accredited?
Yes. Save Sight Centre is NABH and ISO accredited, with 1,70,000+ patients treated over 15+ years.
Are diagnostics done in-house?
Fundus examination, OCT and fluorescein angiography are available on site, so diagnosis and planning happen in one visit.
Can retina and cataract be managed together?
Yes. Cataract surgery and retina care are co-managed, which matters for diabetic and high-myopia eyes.
Is it a teaching centre?
Dr. Jain mentors medical retina fellows through our Medical Retina Fellowship.
Is it easy to reach?
The centre is opposite Adarsh Nagar Metro Station, convenient for North and North-West Delhi.
Will costs be explained upfront?
Yes. Consultation and test charges are stated clearly and treatment estimates are shared before any procedure.
What Happens During Your First Retina Consultation?
What do I tell the doctor first?
Your symptoms, diabetes or blood pressure history, high myopia, past eye surgery and current medicines.
Which basic checks are done?
Vision, eye pressure and a slit lamp examination of the front of the eye.
Why are my pupils dilated?
Dilating drops let the doctor see the whole retina. Near vision stays blurred and light sensitivity continues for several hours, so bring sunglasses and someone to accompany you.
Will I need scans?
If needed, Dr. Jain advises OCT or fluorescein angiography to confirm the diagnosis.
What do I leave with?
A clear diagnosis, treatment options, expected recovery and a cost estimate before any procedure is planned.
Where can you find a retina specialist in North Delhi?
Save Sight Centre, A-14, G.T. Karnal Road, Adarsh Nagar, Opp. Adarsh Nagar Metro Station, New Delhi – 110033.
Open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM. Get directions →
Frequently Asked Questions About Retina Specialists in Delhi
Questions patients commonly search before booking a retina consultation.
- National Eye Institute: Retinal Detachment
- MedlinePlus: Retinal Detachment
- American Society of Retina Specialists: Retinal Detachment
Consult Delhi's Retina Specialist, Dr. Rajeev Jain
Book a retina evaluation at Save Sight Centre, Adarsh Nagar. If you have flashes, new floaters or a curtain shadow, call us now.