Vitreoretinal Surgeon in Andheri West by Dr. Jignesh Gala
Sudden flashes, a curtain-like shadow, new floaters, distorted central vision or bleeding inside the eye can be frightening. At Crystal Clear Eye Clinic in Laram Centre on SV Road, Andheri West, Dr. Jignesh M. Gala provides evaluation and treatment for diseases of the retina and vitreous. He is an FRCS (Ophthalmology) surgeon with fellowship training in medical and surgical retina at L V Prasad Eye Institute and experience across 25,780+ eye procedures. Patients from DN Nagar, Lokhandwala, Versova, Oshiwara and nearby western Mumbai can access focused retina care, including OCT imaging, retinal laser, intravitreal injections and vitreoretinal surgery when clinically indicated.
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Crystal Clear Eye Clinic, SV Road, Andheri West
• A vitreoretinal surgeon treats disorders affecting the retina, macula and vitreous gel.• Flashes, a sudden shower of floaters, a curtain in vision or sudden visual loss are urgent warning symptoms.• Treatment may include observation, medicines, retinal laser, intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, vitrectomy or scleral buckle surgery.• Early examination can protect vision, but outcomes depend on the diagnosis, severity and duration of disease.
1. Who Is Dr. Jignesh Gala?
Dr. Jignesh M. Gala is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon practising at Crystal Clear Eye Clinic, Laram Centre, SV Road, Andheri West. His subspecialty focus includes vitreoretinal surgery, diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, macular conditions, ROP, cataract surgery, LASIK and uveitis. He is also a Visiting Vitreoretinal Consultant at Jagjivan Ram Railway Hospital, Mumbai, and was an Assistant Professor at TNMC & BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai, from 2019 to 2020.
Subspecialist retina training with patient-friendly explanation
Dr. Gala combines fellowship training in medical and surgical retina with clear counselling about the diagnosis, urgency, alternatives and realistic recovery.
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu and Chinese.
Qualifications and advanced training
- MBBS — Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai (2006–2012)
- DOMS — Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2014–2016)
- FICO — International Council of Ophthalmology, London (2016)
- Refraction Certificate — United Kingdom (2017)
- MRCS — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2019)
- FRCS (Ophthalmology) — Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (2019)
- Fellowship in Comprehensive Ophthalmology — L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad (2016–2018)
- Fellowship in Medical & Surgical Retina — L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad (2018–2019)
- ROP training under Dr. Subhadra Jalali and Dr. Komal Agarwal at Jasti V Ramanamma Children’s Eye Care Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute
- International Observer/Resident Physician — Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
Professional memberships and academic work
- Life Member, All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
- Life Member, Vitreo Retinal Society of India (VRSI)
- Member, Uveitis Society of India
- Fellow, International Council of Ophthalmology
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
- Member, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Member, Maharashtra Ophthalmological Association and Mumbai Ophthalmological Association
- Member, Indian Medical Association; registered with the relevant medical councils
- C.S. Reshmi Best Video Session Award, AIOC 2020
- Active peer reviewer for BMJ Case Reports
- Three PubMed-indexed publications, F1000Research co-authorships, and presentations at AIOC, VRSI, Uveitis Society and AIOS meetings
FRCS (Glasgow) and MRCS (Edinburgh) credentials; dedicated medical and surgical retina fellowship at L V Prasad Eye Institute; Singapore exposure; 25,780+ total eye procedures; 3,000+ laser procedures; extensive intravitreal injection experience; multilingual consultations in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu and Chinese.
2. What Does a Vitreoretinal Surgeon Treat?
The retina is like the camera sensor of the eye. It receives light and sends visual information to the brain. The vitreous is the clear gel filling the back of the eye. A vitreoretinal surgeon is an ophthalmologist with additional training in medical and surgical diseases of these structures.
According to the American Society of Retina Specialists, vitrectomy removes the vitreous gel to provide access to the retina, allowing repair of retinal detachments, removal of scar tissue and treatment of macular holes. The choice of treatment is individualized; not every retinal condition needs surgery.
Patient education from the American Society of Retina Specialists on vitrectomy explains the basic procedure and common indications.
Common conditions managed
A national Indian survey reported diabetic retinopathy in approximately 16.9% of people with diabetes and sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in 3.6%. Regular dilated retinal examinations are important because early disease may have no symptoms.
Source: Vashist P. et al., National Diabetic Retinopathy Survey, India. The statistic is a population estimate and does not predict an individual patient’s risk.
3. When Should You See Dr. Jignesh Gala?
Arrange a retina consultation when you notice persistent or progressive changes such as:
- New floaters, especially a sudden shower of black dots or cobwebs
- Flashes of light at the side of vision
- A dark curtain, shadow or missing area of vision
- Sudden or unexplained reduction in vision
- Straight lines appearing bent or wavy
- A central dark spot or difficulty reading faces
- Blurred vision in diabetes
- Vision loss after eye injury or eye surgery
- Premature baby requiring scheduled ROP screening
Sudden vision loss, a curtain-like shadow, many new floaters, repeated flashes, severe eye pain, redness with reduced vision, or eye trauma requires urgent assessment. Same-day urgent slots may be available; call +91-77188-85245 before travelling.
The clinic is accessible from Andheri Railway Station, Andheri Metro, DN Nagar and Lokhandwala. Patients seeking a retina doctor near Versova, Four Bungalows or Oshiwara can reach the SV Road location without travelling to a distant tertiary centre for the initial assessment.
Use the online appointment booking page or call the clinic for an urgent retina concern.
4. Advanced Retina Diagnosis at Crystal Clear Eye Clinic
Detailed examination before deciding on treatment
A dilated retina examination is combined with targeted imaging such as OCT or OCT-angiography when clinically indicated. This helps distinguish conditions that need monitoring, laser, injections or surgery.
A retina diagnosis is based on history, vision testing, slit-lamp examination and a dilated retinal examination. Additional imaging is selected according to the suspected disease rather than ordered as a routine package.
Typical diagnostic journey
Consultation
symptoms, duration, diabetes or hypertension history, prior eye procedures and current medicines.
Clinical examination
visual acuity, intraocular pressure, anterior-segment assessment and dilated fundus examination.
Imaging
OCT or OCT-angiography to study the macula and retinal layers; fundus imaging when documentation is useful.
Additional tests
ultrasonography when media opacity blocks the retinal view; visual fields, angiography or biometry when indicated.
Explanation and plan
diagnosis, urgency, treatment choices, expected benefits, limitations and follow-up schedule.
Relevant technology available across the clinical and surgical setup includes OCT-angiography, Goldmann applanation tonometry, IOL Master/biometry, YAG laser, green retinal photocoagulation laser, Zeiss/Appasamy automated perimetry, Retikare Zeal vitrectomy system, Bausch + Lomb Stellaris and Alcon LEGION platforms, CSO Sirius+ tomography and the SCHWIND AMARIS excimer laser. Reports from many routine tests can be reviewed during the same visit; exact turnaround depends on the investigation.
The clinic on SV Road, Andheri West serves patients from Versova, Oshiwara, Four Bungalows and Seven Bungalows, as well as referrals from Juhu, Vile Parle and Jogeshwari.
Explore retina services by Dr. Jignesh Gala and the broader services at Crystal Clear Eye Clinic.
5. Treatment Options by Dr. Jignesh Gala
Retina care ranges from observation to complex microsurgery. The safest plan is the least invasive option that appropriately addresses the disease and protects vision.
| Treatment | Typical use | Setting | Key consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observation and systemic control | Stable peripheral lesions, selected macular conditions | Clinic follow-up | Requires reliable monitoring |
| Retinal laser | Retinal tears, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, selected vascular disease | Outpatient | May reduce risk or control abnormal vessels; does not restore all lost vision |
| Intravitreal injection | DME, wet AMD, vein occlusion and other macular oedema | Procedure room/OT | Often needs a planned course and monitoring |
| Scleral buckle | Selected retinal detachments, often in younger phakic eyes | Operating theatre | Supports retinal breaks from outside the eye |
| Pars plana vitrectomy | Retinal detachment, vitreous haemorrhage, macular hole, ERM, traction, infection or trauma | Operating theatre | May use gas, air or silicone oil tamponade |
| Combined surgery | Coexisting cataract and posterior-segment disease in selected cases | Operating theatre | Decision depends on age, lens status and retinal pathology |
How vitrectomy is performed
Anaesthesia is chosen according to the case, usually local anaesthesia with monitored comfort or general anaesthesia for selected patients.
Tiny self-sealing ports are created in the white part of the eye.
The vitreous gel, blood or scar tissue is removed with microsurgical instruments.
The retina is treated as needed with membrane peeling, drainage, laser, buckle support or other techniques.
Air, gas or silicone oil may be placed to support the retina while it heals.
Postoperative positioning, drops and follow-up are prescribed according to the procedure and tamponade used.
Modern small-gauge vitrectomy can reduce incision size and improve postoperative comfort; however, recovery and visual outcome depend mainly on the underlying retinal damage. A 2023 JAMA Ophthalmology systematic review of diabetic tractional retinal detachment found high retinal reattachment rates overall, while final visual recovery remained strongly influenced by baseline disease and vision.
Review the evidence in JAMA Ophthalmology on vitrectomy for diabetic tractional retinal detachment.
Learn more about retina treatment and vitreoretinal surgery.
6. Why Choose Crystal Clear Eye Clinic for Retina Care?
Subspecialist-led decisions
evaluation and surgical planning by a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon.
Documented qualifications
FRCS (Glasgow), MRCS (Edinburgh), FICO and L V Prasad Eye Institute retina fellowship.
Procedure experience
25,780+ total eye procedures, 3,000+ laser procedures and extensive injection experience.
Technology specificity
named diagnostic and surgical systems rather than a generic “latest technology” claim.
Continuity
consultation, imaging review, treatment explanation and postoperative monitoring through one coordinated pathway.
Multilingual communication
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu and Chinese.
Second opinions welcome
patients may bring OCT scans, angiography, operative notes and prior prescriptions.
Local access
convenient for Andheri West and patients travelling from Juhu, Vile Parle, Jogeshwari, Goregaon, Santacruz, Khar, Bandra, Andheri East and Powai.
Patient-centred philosophy
“Vision is a right, not a privilege,” with transparent counselling about benefits, limitations and alternatives.
Community activity includes free eye camps across Mumbai, school screening programmes, diabetic retinopathy awareness talks with service organisations, ROP screening network support for NICUs and public education through YouTube @DrJMgala.
See additional clinical information at DrJigneshGalaEye.com and CrystalClearEye.in.
Technology is selected for the clinical need
The clinic uses named diagnostic and surgical systems rather than relying on a generic “latest technology” claim. The treatment plan remains driven by retinal findings and the patient’s visual needs.
7. What to Expect Before, During and After Vitreoretinal Surgery
Before surgery
- Bring all previous OCT, angiography, ultrasound and surgical reports.
- Share a complete medicine list, including blood thinners, insulin and allergy history. Do not stop prescribed medicines without instructions from your treating doctors.
- Arrange an adult escort and transport home.
- Ask whether a gas bubble or silicone oil is expected and whether postoperative positioning will be required.
- Discuss air travel restrictions, work demands and follow-up dates before surgery.
During surgery
The eye is cleaned and draped under sterile conditions. Anaesthesia is provided for comfort. Duration varies from a relatively short macular procedure to several hours for complex trauma or retinal detachment; therefore, the surgeon will give a case-specific estimate.
Recovery timeline
| Time | What patients commonly experience |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Blurred vision, mild irritation and redness may occur. The retina and eye pressure are checked. |
| Week 1 | Drops continue. Activity and head-position instructions remain important. Vision may still be limited, particularly with gas or oil. |
| Month 1 | Healing is reassessed. Visual recovery depends on the macula, duration of detachment, diabetic damage and other factors. |
| Longer term | Additional laser, injections, oil removal, cataract treatment or rehabilitation may be needed in selected cases. |
Do’s and Don’ts
| Do | Don’t |
|---|---|
| Use drops exactly as prescribed | Rub or press the operated eye |
| Wear the protective shield as advised | Lift heavy weights until cleared |
| Maintain prescribed positioning | Travel by air with an intraocular gas bubble |
| Attend every postoperative visit | Skip urgent review if pain or vision worsens |
| Keep the eye and hands clean | Allow tap water, dust or cosmetics into the eye early after surgery |
8. Cost, Insurance and Financing in Mumbai
The cost of vitreoretinal treatment varies widely because an injection, outpatient laser, straightforward vitrectomy and complex retinal detachment repair use different medicines, consumables, tamponade agents and operating time. A written estimate should follow examination and review of the planned procedure.
- 30+ cashless TPA and insurance tie-ups, subject to policy terms and pre-authorisation
- EMI or financing options for eligible patients
- Same-day discharge for many procedures when medically appropriate
- Transparent pricing and explanation of inclusions
- No claim of a single package price before determining the diagnosis and surgical complexity
The clinic serves western Mumbai, from Andheri West to Bandra, and also patients travelling from Powai. Insurance coverage depends on diagnosis, waiting periods, exclusions and the insurer’s authorisation; cosmetic or elective components may not be covered.
Check the clinic’s insurance and cashless information and confirm eligibility with your insurer.
9. Illustrative Patient Journeys
The following are educational composite scenarios, not quoted testimonials and not promises of outcome.
A patient from Lokhandwala with sudden flashes and floaters
A same-day dilated examination identifies a retinal tear before detachment develops. Retinal laser is advised to surround the break, followed by scheduled monitoring. The key lesson is that early symptoms should not be ignored.
A resident of Versova with diabetes and blurred vision
OCT shows diabetic macular oedema, while retinal examination identifies diabetic retinopathy. Treatment may combine systemic diabetes control, intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy and laser depending on the pattern of disease.
A working professional from Bandra with a macular hole
Progressive central distortion affects reading and screen work. OCT confirms a full-thickness macular hole. After counselling about vitrectomy, gas tamponade, positioning and realistic visual recovery, the patient can make an informed decision.
When reviewing online ratings, focus on themes such as clarity of explanation, responsiveness during emergencies, follow-up and transparency. Individual results differ, and no review can substitute for an examination.
Read available patient testimonials with appropriate clinical perspective.
10. Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a qualified vitreoretinal surgeon in Andheri West?
Dr. Jignesh M. Gala is an FRCS (Ophthalmology) surgeon with a dedicated fellowship in medical and surgical retina from L V Prasad Eye Institute. He consults at Crystal Clear Eye Clinic, Laram Centre, SV Road, Andheri West.
Is vitrectomy painful?
The procedure is performed under anaesthesia. Patients may feel mild irritation, heaviness or soreness afterward, but severe pain is not expected and requires urgent review.
How long does vitreoretinal surgery take?
Duration depends on the condition. A macular procedure may be shorter, while complex retinal detachment, diabetic traction or trauma may take longer. A case-specific estimate is given after evaluation.
What is the recovery time after vitrectomy?
Initial healing occurs over days to weeks, while visual recovery may continue for several months. Gas, silicone oil, macular damage and the duration of disease affect the timeline.
Is retina surgery covered by insurance?
Medically necessary retina procedures may be eligible under many policies, subject to waiting periods, exclusions, room-rent rules and pre-authorisation. The clinic supports 30+ cashless TPA and insurance arrangements.
How do I reach the clinic from Andheri Railway Station?
Crystal Clear Eye Clinic is at Laram Centre on SV Road, Andheri West. Patients can travel from Andheri Railway Station or the Andheri Metro area by local road transport; call the clinic for the most practical current route.
Do you treat patients from Juhu, Vile Parle and Goregaon?
Yes. The Andheri West location receives patients from Juhu, Vile Parle, Jogeshwari, Goregaon, Santacruz, Khar, Bandra, Andheri East and Powai.
Does Dr. Jignesh Gala offer multilingual consultations?
Consultations can be provided in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu and Chinese, subject to scheduling and clinical requirements.
11. People Also Ask
Who is the best FRCS eye surgeon near Andheri West?
“Best” is subjective. Patients should compare retina fellowship training, surgical experience, communication, emergency access and follow-up. Dr. Gala’s profile includes FRCS (Glasgow), MRCS (Edinburgh), L V Prasad retina fellowship and Singapore exposure.
What is the success rate of retinal surgery?
There is no single success rate. Anatomical and visual outcomes vary by diagnosis, macular involvement, duration, PVR, diabetes, trauma and previous surgery. Ask for an estimate specific to your eye.
How much does vitrectomy cost in Mumbai?
Cost depends on complexity, hospital setting, consumables, gas or silicone oil, combined cataract surgery and insurance terms. An examination-based written estimate is more reliable than an online package figure.
Is cashless insurance available at Crystal Clear Eye Clinic Andheri?
The clinic reports 30+ cashless TPA and insurance tie-ups. Approval remains subject to the individual policy and insurer.
Which is the best eye hospital near Versova?
Choose a centre with access to dilated retinal examination, OCT, retinal laser, injection facilities, vitreoretinal surgical planning and reliable postoperative care. Crystal Clear Eye Clinic on SV Road is accessible from Versova and Four Bungalows.
Is there parking near the clinic on SV Road?
Parking availability can change by time and local traffic conditions. Call +91-77188-85245 before the visit for current guidance.
12. How to Book an Appointment with Dr. Jignesh Gala
Book your retina consultation in Andheri West
Dr. Jignesh M. Gala
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon
Dr. Jignesh M. Gala, Consultant Ophthalmologist & Eye SurgeonCrystal Clear Eye Clinic, Laram Centre, SV Road, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaPhone: +91-77188-85245Websites: www.drjigneshgalaeye.com | www.crystalcleareye.inYouTube: @DrJMgalaSecond opinions are welcome — bring your reports, scans and current medicines.Confirm current working hours and urgent-slot availability by phone.
Walk-ins and scheduled consultations may include patients from DN Nagar, Lokhandwala, Oshiwara, Versova, Four Bungalows, Seven Bungalows and surrounding areas. Nearby transport anchors include Andheri Railway Station, Andheri Metro, SV Road and the Bhavan’s College area.
Contact the clinic through the Crystal Clear Eye Clinic contact page or the Dr. Jignesh Gala contact page.
This blog is for educational purposes only and does not replace an eye examination or personalised medical advice. Treatment choice, prognosis and urgency vary by patient. If you experience sudden vision loss, flashes, a curtain in vision or severe eye pain, seek immediate eye care.
