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Dr. Sumit Randhir Singh, Patna (2026)

VITREO-RETINA SURGEON

MBBS(JIPMER), Gold medalist 🏅-MS(JIPMER),FLVPEI, Ex-consultant (LVPEI), Research scholar (UCSD USA)

Publications: More than 125 PUBMED-indexed articles and book chapters.

06/05/2026

Gratitude fills my heart as I won two awards 🏆🏆 at POSCON 2026. It's an honor to be awarded for something you love doing 😎.

03/05/2026

Honored to present at POSCON 2026 on the following topics:
1. Surgical Management of Chronic Rhegmatogenous Detachment with Subretinal Band.
2. FFA vs OCTA- Is it time to replace conventional FFA.
3. Multimodal imaging in typical and atypical CSCR: when, what, and why?

24/03/2026

Most people associate eye problems with blurred vision. Things become unclear, distant objects are harder to see, and reading becomes difficult.

But sometimes, vision does not blur. It distorts.

Straight lines may begin to appear curved. Letters may look uneven. Faces may seem slightly altered. There may be a small dark or empty area in the centre of vision that was not there before.

These are often signs of problems involving the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp and detailed vision.

Conditions such as diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, or macular holes can affect this area. In many cases, the changes begin subtly and progress gradually, which makes them easy to ignore.

One simple way to detect such changes early is through self-awareness. If straight lines on a page, a window frame, or a tiled floor begin to appear distorted, it is worth getting the retina examined without delay.

In retina care, early detection plays a decisive role. Treatments today can stabilise and in many cases improve vision, but only if the condition is identified at the right time.

Across both urban and rural settings, I often see patients who adapt to these changes instead of reporting them. The mind compensates. The other eye adjusts. And slowly, valuable time is lost.

Vision does not always disappear suddenly. Sometimes, it changes quietly.

Paying attention to those small changes can make all the difference.

07/03/2026

When Diabetes Affects Vision
Diabetes does not only affect blood sugar levels. Over time, it can quietly damage one of the most delicate and vital parts of the eye, the retina.

This condition is known as diabetic retinopathy. It occurs when prolonged high blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina. In the early stages, many people experience no symptoms at all. Vision may appear completely normal even while the disease slowly progresses.

That is what makes diabetic retinopathy particularly dangerous.

By the time vision begins to blur, dark spots appear, or straight lines start looking distorted, the disease may already be in an advanced stage. At this point treatment becomes more complex and the chances of restoring full vision are lower.

What many people do not realise is that timely screening can prevent most vision loss caused by diabetic eye disease.

Anyone living with diabetes should undergo a comprehensive retinal examination at least once a year. Regular screening allows us to detect changes early and intervene with treatments such as laser therapy, injections, or surgery before irreversible damage occurs.

Across India, diabetes is increasing rapidly, including in rural communities where awareness and access to retinal care remain limited. As ophthalmologists, our responsibility is not only to treat advanced disease but to emphasise the importance of early detection and consistent follow up.

Protecting vision in people with diabetes begins with awareness, regular screening, and timely care.

Sight loss from diabetic retinopathy is often preventable. The first step is simply not ignoring the eye.

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