Vitrectomy Surgery In Chennai​

Vitrectomy is a procedure that uses lasers and microscopes to remove the vitreous humor (the clear gel that fills the eye) and fixate the retina. This procedure is often used to treat conditions like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.

In many cases, vitrectomy surgery can be performed as an outpatient procedure. If you are having difficulty seeing in one or both eyes, your doctor may suggest that you have a pre-operative examination to determine if you are a good candidate for this type of surgery.

Vitrectomy surgery is a very safe procedure and most patients experience minimal pain or discomfort following the surgery. If you are considering vitrectomy surgery in Chennai, be sure to speak with an expert at Mantracare to learn more about your options and how best to proceed.

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Why is Vitrectomy Surgery done?

Trauma or injury
Bleeding inside your eye
Dry eye conditions
Eye Infections
corneal-thickness
Detachments, tears, or injury in the retina
macular hole
Macular Hole

Types of Vitrectomy

There are three main types of vitrectomy: pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy (TSV), and endoscopic subretinal or epiretinal approach.

PPV is the most common type of vitrectomy, performed in about two-thirds of cases.

TSV involves using a small incision in the lower lid and the use of a special instrument to cut through the conjunctiva without stitches. The instrument is then used to hold the eyeball open while the surgeon makes a smaller incision in the vitreous and removes the clear liquid inside.

Endoscopic subretinal or epiretinal approaches involve making an incision just beneath the eye’s surface, through which a fiber optic cable can be passed directly to the retina.

These approaches are less invasive than PPV and TSV, but they also have more potential complications, including infection and retinal detachment.

Vitrectomy Surgery Cost In Chennai

The cost of vitrectomy surgery in Chennai can vary depending on the type of surgery required. The cost of vitrectomy surgery in Chennai varies between ₹20,000 to ₹80,000. Anterior Vitrectomy in front portion of the eye costs around 24000. Simple posterior vitrectomy involves suction / removal of the vitreous gel or blood from the back portion of the eye and costs around 55,000. However, in certain cases, Endolaser is used to burn the bleeding retinal blood vessels. This increase the cost to 50000. Similarly, if the retinal detachment is high, the surgeon might use silicone oil or gas tamponade to temporary fill in the eye and settle the retina. This further increase the cost to 60000. Below is the average cost of different type of vitrectomy procedures:

TreatmentCost (₹)
Vitrectomy Anterior in Chennai24,000
Simple Posterior Vitrectomy (Pars plana) with MIVS (micro incision vitrectomy) in Chennai55,000
Vitrectomy (Pars plana) + Endolaser in Chennai45,000
Vitreoretinal Surgery + Endolaser + Silicon Oil or Gas Tamponade in Chennai50,000
Vitrectomy + Endolaser + Silicon Oil or Gas Tamponade + Scleral Buckling in Chennai70,000
Lensectomy (Lens replacement) + Vitrectomy in Chennai50,000
Complex Vitrectomy (23G) in Chennai60,000

Vitrectomy Hospitals in Chennai

There are several vitrectomy hospitals in Chennai, including MantraCare Chennai, Eye Clinic Chennai, Eye Center Chennai, and Eye Mantra Chennai. EyeMantra is one of Chennai’s leading vitrectomy treatment center, with over 100,000 eyes operated by its doctors. Our hospitals in Chennai are accessible from the following areas :

  • Abiramapuram
  • Adyar
  • Agaram
  • Aminjikarai
  • Anna Nagar
  • Anna Nagar east
  • Anna Nagar western extn
  • Anna Road
  • Arumbakkam
  • Ashoknagar
  • Aynavaram
  • Besantnagar
  • Broadway
  • Cemetry Road
  • Central Institute of technology
  • Central Leather research institute
  • Chamiers Road
  • Race course
  • Chepauk
  • Chetput
  • Chintadripet
  • Choolai
  • Choolaimedu
  • D G vaishnav college
  • Decosters Road
  • Defence Officer’s colony
  • Directorate Of tech education
  • Dr. Ambedkar Nagar
  • Edapalayam
  • Egmore
  • Ekkaduthangal
  • Eldams Road
  • Engineering College
  • Erukkancheri
  • Ethiraj Salai
  • Flowers Road
  • Foreshore Estate
  • Fort St george
  • G K m colony
  • Gaudiyamath Road
  • Golluvar Agraharam road
  • Gopalapuram
  • Government Estate
  • Govt Stanley hospital
  • Greams Road
  • Guindy Industrial estate
  • Guindy North
  • High Court building
  • Hindi Prachar sabha
  • Icf Colony
  • Indian Institute of technology
  • Indira Nagar
  • Jafferkhanpet
  • Jam Bazaar
  • Jawahar Nagar
  • Kalaignar Karunanidhi Nagar

Top Vitrectomy Doctors in Chennai

Dr. Shweta Jain
Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma, LASIK
Dr. Akanksha Gautam
Retina Specialist
Dr. Surbi Taneja
Cataract, Glaucoma
Dr. Harleen Kaur
Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma

Happy Patients from Chennai after Vitrectomy

Rishi Sachdeva

“I had vitrectomy surgery at Mantracare. I am very happy with the results, and their staff was wonderful. I would highly recommend this surgical facility for anyone interested in eye surgery.”

– Rishi (Chennai)

Frequently Asked Questions

A vitrectomy is a surgical procedure in which the vitreous, or jelly-like substance that fills the inside of the eye, is removed. The vitreous is then replaced with either a salt solution or a gas bubble. In Chennai, EyeMantra offers one of the best facilities and surgeons for vitrectomy surgery. 

Vitrectomy is generally a safe and effective surgery, but as with any type of surgery, there are potential risks involved. The most common risks associated with vitrectomy include:

  • Bleeding: There is a small risk of bleeding during or after the surgery.
  • Infection: There is also a small risk of developing an infection after the surgery. This can usually be treated with antibiotics.
  • Retinal detachment: In some cases, the retina may become detached from the back of the eye after vitrectomy surgery. 
  • Vision loss: Although vision loss is rare, it is possible to lose some vision after vitrectomy surgery. 

At MantraCare Chennai,  Vitrectomy surgery starts from ₹20,000. The cost varies based on the procedures such as anterior vitrectomy (₹24,000), Pars Plana posterior vitrectomy (₹35000),  Endolaser  (₹50000) & lensectomy (₹50000) 

The vitrectomy surgery at Mantracare Chennai is a safe procedure that takes around 1-2 hours. However, the length of the surgery can vary depending on the complexity of the case. You get discharged the same day.

MantraCare is one of the best hospital for vitrectomy in Chennai. They have top vitrectomy doctors with over 20,000+ satisfied clients. We perform Micro incision vitrectomy in which the cut size is minimal and healing is faster.