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When Should You Consult Dr. Mohit Garg, Vitreo-Retina Specialist in Dehradun?
There are eye problems you can afford to monitor. And there are eye problems where every passing hour changes the outcome. Dr. Mohit Garg, Co-Founder and Senior Vitreo-Retina Surgeon at Raahi Netradham, has spent his career at the sharp end of that distinction.
He operates on retinas that detach without warning on a Wednesday afternoon in Dalanwala. He monitors diabetic retinas in patients from Haridwar who show no symptoms but whose OCT tells a different story. He manages uveitis in a 30-year-old from Rishikesh whose eye has been red and painful for three weeks and who has been given antibiotic drops that are not helping.
This guide tells you — clearly and specifically — when your symptoms or situation warrant a same-day call to Raahi Netradham, when they need an appointment this week, and when an annual planned visit is the right approach.
Whether you are a patient, a family member, or a general doctor looking to understand referral timing, this guide is written for you.
Sudden Floaters, Flashes or a Curtain in Your Vision?
This could be a retinal emergency.
Call Dr. Mohit Garg's team at Raahi Netradham immediately for prompt evaluation and specialized retinal care.
What We'll Cover
Understanding when and why to seek specialized retinal care can preserve your sight. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about consulting Dr. Mohit Garg, from his surgical background and emergency symptom protocols to what to expect during your first visit at Raahi Netradham.
- Who is Dr. Mohit Garg — credentials, training, registration
- Complete list of conditions he treats
- Master urgency guide — same day, this week, or planned
- Retinal detachment — the condition where hours determine vision
- Diabetic retinopathy — when silence is the danger
- Uveitis — the condition most eye doctors in Dehradun miss
- Macular conditions — subtle symptoms, serious stakes
- Vitreous haemorrhage — when the eye fills with blood
- What to expect at your first appointment
- Why patients come from across Uttarakhand
- FAQs — answered directly
Dr. Mohit Garg
MBBS | DNB | MNAMS | FVRS
Designation
Co-Founder & Senior Vitreo-Retina Surgeon — Raahi Netradham Eye Clinic, Dehradun (NABH Accredited).
Surgical Expertise
Advanced 23G, 25G, and 27G micro-incision vitrectomy systems for complex retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and diabetic retinopathy.
Global Memberships
Active member of 5 international ophthalmology bodies, including EVRS, ASCRS, and ESCRS.
Community Outreach
Leads the Shree Om Foundation — organising rural vision camps, mobile retina screening vans, and vision centres across remote Garhwal communities.
Dedicated Retina Care
Providing specialized tertiary eye care with world-class surgical protocols directly to patients across Dehradun and Uttarakhand.
Who Is Dr. Mohit Garg?
Co-Founder & Senior Vitreo-Retina Surgeon at Raahi Netradham — delivering world-class retinal care in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Dr. Mohit Garg
Co-Founder & Senior Vitreo-Retina Surgeon
Dr. Mohit Garg is the Co-Founder and Senior Vitreo-Retina Surgeon at Raahi Netradham — one of Uttarakhand's very few NABH-accredited eye hospitals. He holds an MBBS from UCMS and GTB Hospital, Delhi University, a DNB in Ophthalmology from Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya (one of India's premier eye institutes), a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery (FVRS), and is a member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS).
His surgical practice focuses on complex vitreoretinal conditions — retinal detachment, macular hole and epiretinal membrane surgery, vitreous haemorrhage, diabetic tractional detachment, and uveitis — performed using advanced 23G, 25G, and 27G micro-incision vitrectomy systems. He is a member of five international ophthalmology societies including EVRS, ASCRS, and ESCRS, keeping him connected to global advances in retinal surgery.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Designation | Co-Founder & Senior Vitreo-Retina Surgeon |
| Qualifications | MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology), MNAMS, FVRS |
| Training | UCMS & GTB Hospital, Delhi University | Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati |
| Surgical Tech | 23G / 25G / 27G Minimally Invasive Vitrectomy Systems |
| Specialisation | Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Uveitis, Macular Surgery, Anti-VEGF Injections |
| Memberships | AIOS | YOSI | EVRS | ASCRS | ESCRS |
| Registration | UKMC No. 14223 |
| Hospital | Raahi Netradham Eye Clinic, Dehradun (NABH Accredited) |
| Serves | Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Tehri, Roorkee, Vikasnagar and all of Uttarakhand |
| Availability | Monday – Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Booking | No referral needed — call, WhatsApp, or walk in |
Dr. Mohit Garg — Co-Founder, Raahi Netradham
"Patients in Uttarakhand deserve the same quality of retina care available in India's best hospitals. When I built Raahi Netradham with Dr. Chintan, that was the only standard we were willing to accept. Not 'good enough for a smaller city.' The same standard. Full stop."
Conditions Dr. Mohit Garg Treats
The Complete List of Vitreoretinal, Vascular, and Inflammatory Eye Conditions
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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Retinal detachmentRhegmatogenous, tractional, and exudative
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Pneumatic retinopexyGas injection for selected retinal tears and detachments
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Scleral bucklingExternal support for retinal reattachment
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Pars plana vitrectomy (23G / 25G / 27G)Minimally invasive retinal surgery
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Macular holeVitrectomy with ILM peeling
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Epiretinal membrane (macular pucker)Membrane peeling
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Vitreous haemorrhageDiagnostic and surgical clearance
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Tractional retinal detachmentDiabetic and non-diabetic
Retinal Medical & Vascular Conditions
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Diabetic retinopathyAll stages, from screening to proliferative disease
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Diabetic macular oedemaAnti-VEGF injections and laser
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Retinal vein occlusion (CRVO and BRVO)Anti-VEGF and laser
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Retinal artery occlusionUrgent management
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)Dry monitoring, wet AMD anti-VEGF treatment
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Anti-VEGF intravitreal injectionsAvastin, Accentrix, Eylea
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Retinal laser photocoagulationFocal, grid, and panretinal (PRP)
Uveitis & Inflammatory Diseases
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Anterior uveitisIritis and iridocyclitis
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Intermediate uveitisPars planitis
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Posterior uveitisRetinitis, choroiditis, retinal vasculitis
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PanuveitisAll layers of the uvea affected
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Infective uveitisTB-related, herpetic, toxoplasma
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Uveitis-associated complicationsCataract, glaucoma, macular oedema, retinal detachment
Master Urgency Guide — When to See Dr. Mohit Garg and How Fast
Find your situation in this table and follow the guidance. For any symptom you are unsure about, call Raahi Netradham and describe it — the team will advise on urgency.
| Your Symptom or Situation | Urgency | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Dark curtain or shadow growing across part of your vision | Same day — call now | Possible retinal detachment — emergency, every hour matters |
| Sudden dramatic increase in floaters — new this week | Same day | Possible retinal tear or early detachment — urgent dilated exam |
| Floaters and flashes of light together — new combination | Same day | High vitreoretinal traction risk — urgent evaluation |
| Sudden significant vision loss in one eye | Same day | Retinal or vascular emergency — multiple possible causes |
| Red or dark haze suddenly filling your vision | Same day | Possible vitreous haemorrhage — could be from retinal tear or PDR |
| Eye red, painful, light-sensitive for more than 2 weeks — not improving | Within 48 hours | Possible uveitis — needs specialist evaluation, not just antibiotic drops |
| Diabetic patient with any new blurring or floaters | Within 1 week | Diabetic macular oedema or vitreous haemorrhage — do not wait |
| Straight lines look wavy or bent | Within 1 week | Macular condition — epiretinal membrane, wet AMD, or DMO |
| Blank patch in centre of vision | Within 1 week | Macular hole or advanced macular disease — OCT needed |
| Diabetic — no retina check in past 12 months | Routine — book now | Annual screening — retinopathy is silent until it isn't |
| High myopia above -6 — no dilated retina exam this year | Routine — book now | Higher retinal detachment risk — annual check recommended |
| Previously treated retinal detachment — routine follow-up | As directed | Ongoing surveillance — the other eye also has elevated risk |
| Uveitis under ongoing monitoring and treatment | As scheduled | Regular review — uveitis recurs and complications must be caught early |
| Anti-VEGF injections ongoing — next dose due | As scheduled | Maintain treatment schedule — do not delay between doses |
Retinal Detachment — The Condition Where Hours Determine Vision
If there is one condition in vitreo-retina surgery where the phrase 'every hour matters' is literally, clinically true — it is retinal detachment. When the retina lifts away from the back of the eye, the cells in the detached area begin to die from loss of blood supply. The detachment spreads. When it reaches the macula — the tiny central zone responsible for all detailed vision — the prognosis changes fundamentally. A macula-on detachment repaired the same day has an excellent chance of full vision recovery. A macula-off detachment, where the patient waited two days before reaching a surgeon, carries a far less certain outcome.
| Stage of Detachment | Macula Status | What Dr. Mohit Does | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early — peripheral only | Macula-on (attached) | Same-day or next-morning vitrectomy | Excellent — near-full vision recovery in most patients |
| Spreading — macula at risk | Macula at risk | Urgent same-day surgery — every hour counts | Good if operated before macula detaches |
| Macula involved | Macula-off (detached) | Surgery still essential — prevents total blindness | Partial — central vision recovery uncertain even with successful repair |
Diabetic Retinopathy — When Silence Is the Danger
Diabetic Patient Screening Protocol
Recommended check-up intervals & diagnostic procedures
| Diabetic Patient Profile | Annual Minimum | What Dr. Mohit Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2 newly diagnosed Vision currently normal | Book at diagnosis | Baseline OCT + dilated fundus photograph — record of retinal health before disease progresses |
| Diabetes controlled No retinopathy found | Once a year | Dilated exam + OCT — detecting earliest microaneurysms and fluid |
| Mild to moderate NPDR No macular oedema present | Every 6 months | Monitoring for progression, timing laser or injection decision |
| Severe NPDR High risk of proliferation | Every 3 months | Considering PRP laser or anti-VEGF; monitoring for vitreous haemorrhage |
| PDR or active DMO Proliferative disease or macular oedema | Monthly during treatment | Anti-VEGF injections, monitoring treatment response with OCT |
| Poorly controlled HbA1c Applicable across any stage | Every 3 months | Accelerated monitoring for rapid progression |
| Post-vitrectomy Following diabetic complication surgery | As directed | Close surveillance for redetachment, recurrent haemorrhage |
Uveitis — The Condition Most Eye Clinics in Dehradun Miss
Uveitis — inflammation inside the eye — is the condition that arrives at Raahi Netradham most commonly after a patient has already been to two or three other clinics in Dehradun or Haridwar. They have been given antibiotic eye drops, told their eyes are infected, and sent home. The eye remains red, painful, and light-sensitive. Their vision slowly worsens.
Uveitis is not an infection. It is inflammation — and it requires a completely different approach to treatment. The wrong treatment (topical antibiotics alone) does not help and allows the inflammation to continue damaging the eye's internal structures.
What Uveitis Looks Like
- Red eye: Often intense, particularly around the cornea (ciliary flush)
- Pain: Especially when looking at bright light (photophobia)
- Blurred vision: From inflammation in the vitreous or on the lens
- Floaters: From inflammatory cells in the vitreous gel
- In posterior uveitis: Painless floaters, blurred vision, and sometimes visual field loss
Types of Uveitis Dr. Mohit Manages
| Type | Area Affected | Key Features | Dr. Mohit's Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anterior uveitis | Iris and ciliary body | Painful, red eye, photophobia — most common type | Management, systemic work-up, identifying recurrence triggers |
| Intermediate uveitis | Vitreous and pars plana | Floaters, blurred vision, minimal pain | Vitreous assessment, monitoring, treatment of complications |
| Posterior uveitis | Retina and choroid | Painless but vision-threatening — retinal vasculitis, choroiditis | Specialist retinal evaluation — TB uveitis, toxoplasma, viral |
| Panuveitis | All layers | Combination of anterior and posterior features | Comprehensive systemic + retinal management |
Dr. Mohit Garg has specific expertise in posterior uveitis and uveitis-associated retinal complications — the forms that most directly threaten vision and that most commonly require a vitreoretinal surgeon's involvement. In Uttarakhand, where TB-related uveitis and toxoplasma retinitis are not uncommon, his experience in infective uveitis management is particularly valuable.
Macular Conditions — Subtle Symptoms, Serious Stakes
The macula is a 5mm zone at the centre of the retina responsible for every task that requires visual detail — reading, recognising faces, driving, watching television. When macular conditions develop, central vision is what changes first.
Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Dry AMD causes slow central vision loss over years. Wet AMD involves abnormal blood vessel leakage, causing rapid vision loss within weeks that requires anti-VEGF injections.
- Straight lines that were straight yesterday now look wavy or bent (needs same-week appointment)
- A central blank patch appearing in the past few days (needs urgent evaluation)
- Monitored continuously with OCT imaging and Amsler grid testing
- Prompt anti-VEGF injection treatment for active wet AMD
Macular Hole
A full-thickness defect in the centre of the macula, causing a small but distinct blank spot in the very centre of vision.
- Causes a distinct central visual field defect or blank spot
- Treated with vitrectomy and ILM peeling performed in-house by Dr. Mohit
- Very good visual recovery outcomes when operated early
- Delayed surgery leads to less predictable functional results
Epiretinal Membrane
A thin layer of scar tissue growing over the macula, distorting its surface and reducing central vision clarity.
- Causes visual waviness, distortion, and reduced visual clarity
- Often confused with early AMD — OCT testing distinguishes them precisely
- Managed with close clinical monitoring in mild cases
- Vitrectomy with membrane peeling when vision is significantly affected
Diabetic Macular Oedema
The leading cause of vision loss in diabetic patients, caused by fluid accumulation at the macula from leaking vessels.
- Fluid accumulation causing macula swelling and visual loss
- Highly effective anti-VEGF injection treatment when started promptly
- Delayed treatment causes permanent architectural damage to the macula
- Irreversible damage that anti-VEGF injections alone cannot reverse later