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Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment in Four Bungalows – Divyajyoti Eye Hospital, Andheri West
Living in Four Bungalows has one quiet benefit for anyone with diabetes: there is very little excuse to miss a retina check. Our centre is on the same stretch of J.P. Road, and most of our patients from here walk over or take a very brief auto ride, often on the way home from work. That matters because diabetic retinopathy usually causes no symptoms early on, and a yearly check is easy to postpone when your vision seems fine. Being close also helps on a practical level. Dilating drops blur near vision for a few hours, so you are not left managing a long trip afterwards, although we still suggest bringing someone with you. We examine the retina after dilation and may record it with fundus photography, so that the next visit can be compared directly. When treatment is needed, repeat visits for retinal laser or intravitreal injections are much less of a burden from a few minutes away. Bring your recent sugar reports and medicines list.
Reaching us from Four Bungalows
Divyajyoti Eye Hospital, Andheri West is a few minutes along J.P. Road; the closest catchment area to our centre.
Four Bungalows is our closest catchment area, sitting immediately next to 7 Bungalows on the same stretch of J.P. Road. For most residents this is a short walk or a very brief auto ride, and plenty of our patients from here simply come on foot in the evening. The hospital is on the ground floor of Jyoti Apartment, directly opposite the 7 Bungalows bus depot, so there are no stairs to negotiate at the entrance, which is one reason elderly patients from the surrounding lanes find it manageable to come without much planning. Being this close also makes multi-visit care straightforward, whether that is a post-operative check, a repeat pressure reading or a laser follow-up. With OPD from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Monday to Saturday, many people stop in on the way home.
Nearby landmarks
- Four Bungalows
- 7 Bungalows Bus Depot
- J.P. Road
- Andheri West
- Jyoti Apartment
Jyoti Apartment, Ground Floor, Opp. 7 Bungalows Bus Depot, J.P. Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 053
OPD Mon - Sat 5 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (closed Sunday)
About Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
Diabetes can damage retinal blood vessels long before vision changes. Regular dilated retina checks find it while treatment works best.
Who is this for?
You should have a retina evaluation if you:
- Have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, regardless of how your vision feels.
- Have had diabetes for many years, or have had periods of poor sugar control.
- Also have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or anaemia.
- Are pregnant and diabetic, as retinopathy can progress faster during pregnancy.
- Have noticed floaters, blurring or any sudden change in vision.
How often you need to return depends on what is found. Some patients need an annual check, while those with established retinopathy or macular swelling need closer follow-up. Your doctor will set that interval for you after examining both eyes.
What the procedure involves
- Vision testing, eye pressure measurement and examination of the front of the eye.
- Dilating drops are instilled and take about 15 to 30 minutes to work.
- A detailed dilated examination of the retina, including the peripheral retina.
- Fundus photography to record the retina so that changes can be compared at later visits.
- Fluorescein angiography where indicated: a dye is given and photographs reveal leaking vessels and areas without blood flow.
- OCT of the macula where indicated, to detect microscopic swelling in the central retina.
- Treatment is then planned. Retinal laser photocoagulation seals leaking vessels or treats the peripheral retina to shrink abnormal new ones. Intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents or steroids are now often the first line for macular swelling. Vitrectomy surgery is reserved for advanced cases with severe bleeding or retinal detachment.
Recovery and follow-up
Your pupils stay dilated for a few hours after examination, so bring sunglasses and arrange for someone else to take you home rather than driving yourself.
After retinal laser you may notice blurring, glare or spots for a day or two, and a mild headache is common. Laser mainly stabilises vision and prevents further loss; it does not usually restore vision that has already gone. Depending on severity, several sittings may be needed, with periodic evaluation afterwards.
After an intravitreal injection the eye may feel gritty and look slightly red for a day, and a small floating bubble may be visible for a short time. The effect of injections is temporary, so a repeating schedule is usual until the retina stabilises.
Diabetic retinopathy needs lifelong follow-up even after successful treatment, because it can progress again. Report any sudden increase in floaters, a curtain across the vision or a sudden drop in vision without waiting for your next appointment.
Common questions about Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment in Four Bungalows
Yes. Diabetic retinopathy can be present and progressing well before there is any change you can notice in your sight. A dilated examination of the retina is the only reliable way to find it at that early stage, which is exactly the stage at which it is easiest to manage. Waiting for symptoms means waiting until the condition has already advanced.
Many people living with diabetes are reviewed once a year, and more frequently if changes have already been found, if blood sugar control has been unstable, or during pregnancy. There is no single interval that suits everyone. Your doctor will set the interval based on what the examination actually shows in your eyes.
Fundus photography is used to document the retina so that its appearance can be compared accurately from visit to visit rather than from memory. Depending on what is found, treatment may include retinal laser, which is carried out at the hospital. Alongside any eye treatment, control of blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol remains essential, because that is what governs how the retinopathy behaves over time. Your doctor will explain which of these applies to you.
Usually at least once a year, or more often if retinopathy has been found. Your doctor will set the interval after your examination.
Many patients from Four Bungalows do, but near vision is blurred and bright lights are uncomfortable, so it is wise to have someone with you. Please do not drive yourself.
Your recent blood sugar or HbA1c reports, your list of medicines, your glasses and any previous eye records.
Ask us about Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
OPD runs Mon - Sat 5 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (closed Sunday). Call or WhatsApp us and our front desk will help you. Cashless mediclaim and TPA empanelment available.