Numbing drops
The eye is thoroughly numbed and cleaned first. You stay awake and comfortable.
Retina injections · Himayat Nagar
The diabetic retina injection, explained calmly.
If a scan has shown swelling at the back of your eye, an injection can sound alarming. It needn't. Here's what an intravitreal anti-VEGF injection actually is, why it's the right tool for diabetic swelling, and honest answers on pain and how many you'll need.
Why an injection
The swelling is deep inside the eye.
Diabetic macular oedema is leakage and swelling at the macula, the centre of your retina that gives you sharp, central sight. Drops and tablets simply can't reach it in useful amounts. Putting the medicine directly into the eye is what calms the leak and protects your reading and recognition vision.
The day
What the injection is actually like.
A quick, in-house procedure under numbing drops, not an operation and not an overnight stay.
The injection
The medicine is given through a tiny needle in seconds. Most feel pressure, not a sharp pain.
Brief check
A short rest and you go home the same day, with simple aftercare and our number for any worry.
OCT follow-up
We re-scan to measure how the swelling responds, and decide if and when the next dose is needed.
Honest about the course
Usually a course, not a one-off.
We won't pretend to know the exact number on day one. We start, measure, and update your plan honestly.
One surgeon, start to finish
The surgeon who examines you is the one who operates.
At many busy centres, one person consults you, another operates, and a third sees you afterwards. Here, the same senior surgeon stays with you through your retina injection treatment, and every visit after.
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Examines youAn unhurried consultation with the surgeon, not a sales desk.
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Operates on youThe same surgeon performs the procedure, personally.
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Looks after youAnd sees you at every follow-up afterwards.
Before you choose any eye surgeon
Questions worth asking, of anyone.
Your sight is not where to bargain-hunt. Ask these of any practice you are considering:
- Will I meet the surgeon who will operate, before the day?
- Will the same surgeon perform my surgery and my follow-ups?
- Is the lens or plan chosen for my eye and my life, or for a package?
- If something needs attention afterwards, who handles it?
- Will someone tell me honestly if I don't need surgery yet?
At Dr. P. Siva Reddy Eye Hospital, the answer to every one of these is yes.
Dr. H. Siva Mohan Reddy
Chief Surgeon · MBBS · DO · DNB · Aravind-trained
Third generation of a family Hyderabad has trusted with its eyes since 1975, founded by Padma Bhushan Dr. P. Siva Reddy, "the People's Ophthalmologist."
4.9★ · 1,106 Google reviews Since 1975 · three generations
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is an intravitreal injection?
It is a tiny injection of medicine into the jelly-filled space inside the eye (the vitreous), given to treat retinal conditions like diabetic macular oedema. The medicine, usually an anti-VEGF drug, reduces the leaking and swelling at the back of the eye. After numbing drops it takes only a couple of minutes, and most patients feel pressure rather than pain.
Does the injection hurt?
Very little. The eye is numbed thoroughly with drops first, so most people feel a brief sensation of pressure rather than a sharp pain. The eye may feel gritty or slightly red for a day afterwards, which settles. We talk you through every step so there are no surprises.
Why do I need an injection and not just tablets or drops?
Diabetic macular oedema is swelling at the centre of the retina, deep inside the eye, where tablets and drops cannot reach in useful amounts. Delivering the medicine directly into the eye is what actually reduces the swelling and protects your central vision. It is the established, evidence-based treatment.
How many injections will I need?
It varies a lot by eye. Some settle in three or four doses; others need ongoing treatment with regular review and repeat injections over time. We don't pretend to know the exact number on day one. We start, measure your response with OCT scans, and give you an honest, updated plan as we go.
What is anti-VEGF medicine?
VEGF is a protein that drives the abnormal, leaking blood vessels and swelling seen in diabetic retinopathy. Anti-VEGF medicines block it, calming the leakage. Several brands exist; the choice depends on your eye and your situation, and we explain the options honestly rather than defaulting to the most expensive.
Is the injection treatment cashless on my insurance?
Intravitreal injections are typically cashless, but it depends on your policy and approvals. Send your insurer or TPA name on WhatsApp before you visit and we will confirm cover for your case honestly before the day.
What does retina injection treatment cost in Hyderabad?
It depends on the medicine your eye needs and how many injections, which the surgeon determines after examining you and reviewing your OCT. The honest way to understand it is a consultation. You're warmly welcome to visit us in Himayat Nagar; you can book a time on WhatsApp or by phone.
What if my retina needs surgery, not injections?
We perform medical retina care and injections in-house, and we're straight about our scope. If your case needs surgical retina care, such as a vitrectomy or retinal detachment surgery, we refer you clearly to a trusted specialist rather than stretch beyond what we do here.
Medically reviewed by Dr. H. Siva Mohan Reddy · 2026-06-26
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