Ophthalmology
Consultant – Ophthalmology15 Years
Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute
Kolkata
Dr. Vedang Shah is a consultant ophthalmologist and retina specialist associated with Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Kolkata. He has 15 years of professional experience according to his official Fortis Healthcare profile. His clinical expertise includes medical retina, vitreoretinal surgery, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, cataract surgery and glaucoma management.
Dr. Vedang Shah holds an MBBS, MS in Ophthalmology, DNB in Ophthalmology, MNAMS and a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery (FVRS). His educational background includes advanced ophthalmology and retinal surgical training. He has also previously worked at Aravind Eye Hospitals, Madurai, as reported by Shree Netra Eye Foundation.
His clinical interests include the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and age-related macular degeneration. Retinal disorders can affect central or peripheral vision and may cause blurred vision, distortion, flashes, floaters or sudden visual changes. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important for preventing avoidable visual impairment.
Dr. Shah also focuses on retinopathy of prematurity, a potentially serious retinal condition affecting premature infants. Screening and timely evaluation are important because abnormal retinal blood vessel development can lead to vision-threatening complications. Treatment planning depends on retinal findings, disease stage and the infant's clinical condition.
His reported expertise includes vitreoretinal surgery, intravitreal injection therapy and retinal laser photocoagulation. These procedures may be used to manage selected retinal disorders, including retinal detachment and diabetes-related eye complications. He is also associated with cataract surgery and glaucoma management, providing clinical assessment for patients with lens-related visual impairment and optic nerve disorders.
Patients seeking specialist eye care in Kolkata can enquire about Dr. Vedang Shah at Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute. His professional background includes retina and vitreoretinal surgery, cataract evaluation and glaucoma care. The appropriate investigation or treatment is determined after individual ophthalmological assessment, taking into account symptoms, eye examination findings and overall health.
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition in which diabetes damages the small blood vessels in the retina. It may cause blurred vision, floaters or vision loss. Treatment depends on severity and may involve blood sugar management, retinal laser therapy, intravitreal injections or vitreoretinal surgery for advanced complications.
Retinal detachment occurs when the light-sensitive retinal tissue separates from its supporting layers. Symptoms can include sudden flashes, floaters or a dark shadow across vision. Prompt ophthalmological assessment is essential. Treatment may involve vitrectomy, scleral buckling or other retinal procedures to reattach the retina.
Vitrectomy is a specialised eye operation that removes the vitreous gel to access and treat retinal conditions. It may be recommended for retinal detachment, vitreous haemorrhage or selected macular disorders. The surgical technique, postoperative precautions and expected recovery depend on the underlying diagnosis and severity of the condition.
Retinopathy of prematurity is a retinal disorder affecting some premature infants due to abnormal development of retinal blood vessels. Screening is recommended for infants who meet neonatal risk criteria. Early identification allows timely monitoring and treatment when necessary, helping reduce the risk of serious visual impairment.
Advanced retinopathy of prematurity may require treatment to control abnormal blood vessel growth in the developing retina. Options include retinal laser therapy or intravitreal anti-VEGF medication in selected cases. Decisions are guided by retinal examination, disease stage, infant health and the need for long-term follow-up.
Intravitreal injections deliver medication into the vitreous cavity of the eye. They are used for selected retinal conditions, including diabetic macular edema, neovascular age-related macular degeneration and retinal vascular disorders. The procedure is performed using sterile techniques, with follow-up examinations to monitor treatment response and possible complications.
Retinal laser photocoagulation uses focused laser energy to treat selected retinal abnormalities. It may be recommended for certain stages of diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears or other vascular retinal disorders. The purpose is to reduce the risk of disease progression or stabilise particular retinal changes.
Age-related macular degeneration affects the central retina responsible for detailed vision. Symptoms may include blurred or distorted central vision. Management depends on disease type and severity and may involve monitoring, nutritional recommendations or intravitreal anti-VEGF injections for neovascular disease.
Cataract surgery removes a cloudy natural lens and usually replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens. It may be considered when cataract-related visual impairment affects everyday activities. Preoperative examination helps determine the appropriate surgical technique, lens selection and individual risks.
Phacoemulsification is a cataract surgery technique that uses ultrasound energy to break the cloudy lens into small fragments for removal. An intraocular lens is then generally implanted. Suitability is determined through eye examination, lens measurements and assessment of other existing eye conditions.
Glaucoma is a group of conditions that damage the optic nerve and may cause progressive vision loss. Evaluation includes intraocular pressure measurement, optic nerve assessment and visual field testing. Treatment may involve prescribed eye drops, laser therapy or surgery according to disease severity.
Medical retina care focuses on diagnosing and managing diseases of the retina that may require medication, injections, laser therapy or monitoring. Common conditions include diabetic retinal disease and macular degeneration. Assessment may involve dilated retinal examination, fundus photography and optical coherence tomography.
MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), DNB (Ophthalmology), MNAMS, FVRS (Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery)
Medical Retina Consultation, Diabetic Retinopathy Management, Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Retinal Detachment Management, Intravitreal Injection Therapy, Retinal Laser Photocoagulation, Age-Related Macular Degeneration Evaluation, Cataract Surgery, Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Evaluation and Management.
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Dr. Vedang Shah is a consultant ophthalmologist and retina specialist associated with Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Kolkata. His areas of expertise include medical retina, vitreoretinal surgery, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, cataract surgery and glaucoma management.
Dr. Vedang Shah holds an MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), DNB (Ophthalmology), MNAMS and Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery (FVRS). His qualifications are listed by Fortis Healthcare and Shree Netra Eye Foundation.
The official Fortis Healthcare profile lists 15 years of professional experience. Satyug Healthcare reports more than 15 years. The exact current total should be confirmed before publishing an updated experience figure.
Yes. Retina care is his documented area of specialisation. His professional profiles include diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, medical retina and age-related macular degeneration among his clinical interests.
Yes. Retinopathy of prematurity is specifically mentioned in his official Fortis profile. This condition affects the developing retinal blood vessels of premature infants and requires specialist screening and timely evaluation.
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