VITRECTOMY & RETINAL SURGERY IN NEPAL
- Vitrectomy & Retinal Surgery in Nepal: Warning Signs, Referral & Recovery Questions
- What is a vitrectomy?
- Why might a retinal surgeon consider vitrectomy?
- Flashes, floaters and shadows: when should you act?
- What happens around surgery?
- Vision Concern assessment and referral support
- For tourists, expats and families travelling in Nepal
- Need help deciding the next step?
- FAQs
- Sources and further reading
- Turn this information into a personal eye-care plan
Does everyone with floaters need vitrectomy?
No. Floaters have many causes, and surgery is only considered in selected situations by a retinal surgeon. New or changing floaters still need timely assessment.
Is retinal detachment painful?
It may be painless. A dark curtain, sudden flashes, floaters or loss of side vision are warning signs that need urgent evaluation.
Can diabetes lead to vitrectomy?
In some advanced diabetic-retinal situations with significant bleeding or scar tissue, a retinal surgeon may consider it. Regular diabetic eye reviews are important.
Can I fly after retinal surgery?
Do not fly if an intraocular gas bubble is present unless your treating surgeon has specifically cleared it. Follow the surgeon’s written instructions.
Does Vision Concern perform vitrectomy?
No. Vision Concern provides eye assessment and referral guidance; vitrectomy is performed by a qualified retinal surgeon in an appropriate surgical setting.
Sources and further reading
Medical content is based on the National Eye Institute vitrectomy overview, its retinal-detachment surgery guidance, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology vitrectomy guide.
In Kathmandu and worried about your eyes?
Book an eye exam (NPR 400 ≈ US$3) with our English-speaking optometrists in Lazimpat, Boudha or Makalbari — exams by appointment; optical shops open daily 8 AM – 8:30 PM. Card & cash accepted.
Turn this information into a personal eye-care plan
If this topic relates to your symptoms or vision, book an eye assessment at Vision Concern. Share your main concern when booking so the team can confirm the appropriate appointment or referral.
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Yes. Many visitors, particularly from Bangladesh and West Bengal (Kolkata), come to Nepal for cataract, retina, or other eye surgery at a hospital and also want new glasses, a general eye exam, or contact lenses at the same time, before or after their procedure. Vision Concern is an optical and eye-examination clinic, not a surgical hospital, so we work alongside hospitals such as Tilganga: we are happy to see you for glasses, contact lenses, or a routine check-up either side of your surgical treatment elsewhere.
No conversion is needed. Eyeglass prescriptions from Germany, France, the UK, the USA, China, Russia, and almost every other country use the same international format, SPH (sphere), CYL (cylinder), and AXIS, measured in diopters. Our opticians read this directly, so you can bring your prescription paper, a photo of it on your phone, or simply your current glasses, and we will use the same values. If your prescription is more than a year or two old, we recommend a quick, free re-check before we make your new pair.
Yes. Above roughly 3,000 metres, UV exposure increases sharply because of the thinner atmosphere and reflection off snow, and ordinary sunglasses (category 2-3) do not block enough UV to prevent snow blindness (photokeratitis). We recommend glacier glasses or category-4 sunglasses with side shields, and can fit these with your own prescription if needed. Vision Concern offers ZEISS polarized, UV400-certified sunglasses with prescription lenses, which we can prepare before you set off on your trek.