Retina surgery treats problems at the back of the eye, such as retinal detachment, diabetic eye disease, macular holes and bleeding, often with vitrectomy and laser. Typical hospital stay: Day care or 1 night Time to plan in India: 1 to 3 weeks Who needs it?* Retinal detachment * Diabetic retinopathy with bleeding * Macular hole or epiretinal membrane How it's done1. Retinal scans 2. Local or general anaesthesia 3. Vitrectomy, laser or other repair 4. A gas bubble or silicone

Thyroid surgery removes part or all of the thyroid gland to treat nodules, goitre, overactive thyroid or thyroid cancer, while protecting the voice nerves and parathyroid glands. Typical hospital stay: 1 to 3 days Time to plan in India: 7 to 10 days Who needs it?* Thyroid cancer or suspicious nodules * Large goitre causing pressure or swallowing problems * Overactive thyroid not controlled by medicines How it's done1. Ultrasound and needle biopsy 2. General anaesthesia with n

Glaucoma treatment lowers pressure inside the eye to protect the optic nerve, using eye drops, laser or surgery. Typical hospital stay: Day care Time to plan in India: 3 to 10 days Who needs it?* Raised eye pressure * Diagnosed glaucoma * Glaucoma not controlled by drops How it's done1. Eye pressure, nerve scan and visual field tests 2. Drops, laser treatment or surgery such as trabeculectomy or a drainage device Recovery timeline* Laser: same day * Surgery: a few weeks of fo