Retinopathy treatment

Retinopathy treatment

Conditions we treat

The retinal therapy department uses intravitreal therapy and laser coagulation for retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and retinal vein occlusion.

  • Diabetic retinopathy — Retinopathy treatment

    Diabetic retinopathy:

    damage to the retinal vessels, microaneurysms, haemorrhages, ischaemia; in the early stages vision may be almost normal.

  • Macular oedema — Retinopathy treatment

    Macular oedema:

    fluid accumulates in the macula: central vision is blurred, reading is difficult, straight lines look wavy.

  • Proliferative retinopathy — Retinopathy treatment

    Proliferative retinopathy:

    new abnormal vessels bleed easily: sudden “floaters”, cobwebs, haze.

  • Haemophthalmos — Retinopathy treatment

    Haemophthalmos:

    blood enters the vitreous body: sudden deterioration of vision, black spots, dark haze.

  • Tractional detachment — Retinopathy treatment

    Tractional detachment:

    membranes contract and pull the retina away: distortion, a visual field defect.

  • Neovascular glaucoma — Retinopathy treatment

    Neovascular glaucoma:

    new vessels block the outflow of fluid: blurring, halos, and pain with a sharp rise in pressure.

  • Wet AMD — Retinopathy treatment

    Wet AMD:

    the centre of the image is blurred, straight lines look wavy, a grey or dark spot may appear.

  • Retinal vein occlusion — Retinopathy treatment

    Retinal vein occlusion:

    a spot or loss of part of the visual field; with central retinal vein occlusion — a sudden, significant drop in vision.

  • Degenerations and tears — Retinopathy treatment

    Degenerations and tears:

    peripheral retinal changes, particularly in people with high myopia.

Indications
and examination

  • Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
  • Macular oedema caused by central retinal vein occlusion or branch retinal vein occlusion.
  • Diabetic macular oedema.
  • Vision impairment caused by myopic choroidal neovascularisation.

  • Diabetic retinopathy.
  • Macular conditions (central serous chorioretinopathy, diabetic macular oedema).
  • Retinal vein occlusion — the laser coagulates areas of oxygen starvation and prevents oedema and the growth of abnormal vessels.
  • Peripheral retinal degenerations and tears (particularly in people with high myopia).

  • Retinal OCT shows the dry and wet forms of AMD.
  • Intraocular pressure is always checked before an injection.
Consultation before laser vision correction

Advantages of treatment at SHÉVCHYK Vision Space

Diagnostics before decisions

An examination should give the doctor the information needed to make a diagnosis and choose further treatment. So the number of tests in itself is not a measure of the quality of diagnostics.

Technology as the doctor’s tool

Modern equipment helps obtain precise data, plan treatment and monitor its results. But technology works together with the specialist’s clinical experience, not instead of it.

From diagnostics to recovery

Consultation, the necessary diagnostics, treatment and result control form a consistent patient pathway.

An honest conversation about treatment options

We explain not only the advantages of the recommended method, but also its limitations and possible alternatives.

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Your journey at SHÉVCHYK
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The clinic’s waiting area
  1. 01

    Booking

    You choose the service you need or describe your problem to the administrator, who helps plan the first visit.

  2. 02

    Consultation

    The doctor clarifies your complaints and medical history and performs an initial clinical assessment.

  3. 03

    Diagnostics

    If needed, tests are performed to clarify the diagnosis and choose further treatment.

  4. 04

    Treatment plan

    After analysing the results, the doctor may recommend observation, medication, optical correction, or laser or surgical treatment.

  5. 05

    Treatment

    You undergo the recommended procedure or course of treatment according to the agreed plan.

  6. 06

    Result control

    If necessary, the doctor schedules follow-up examinations and repeat tests to assess the result and the dynamics of your condition.

Treatment methods

Intravitreal therapy

Injecting aflibercept (Eylea / EYLEA) into the eye creates a sufficient concentration of the drug in the macular area. Strict sterility; helps preserve or improve vision.

Panretinal (PRP)

In the proliferative stage: thousands of microscopic laser spots across the retinal periphery so that the abnormal vessels regress.

Focal coagulation

In diabetic macular oedema, the laser precisely “seals” leaking vessels.

Prophylactic (PPLC)

Peripheral coagulation for degenerations and microtears — to prevent retinal detachment.

When the injection
is not performed

Absolute contraindications

  • Active or suspected infection in or around the eye (conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis) — until fully cured.
  • Active severe intraocular inflammation (uveitis, iritis, endophthalmitis).
  • Allergy or hypersensitivity to the drug or its components.

Caution required

  • Uncontrolled glaucoma: the injection temporarily raises pressure, so it is not performed at a pressure of ≥ 30 mmHg.
  • Recent stroke, myocardial infarction or transient ischaemic attack — the drug is prescribed with great caution.
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding: safety has not been fully established; women of reproductive age are advised to use reliable contraception during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last injection.

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After treatment

After laser coagulation
  • There is no special recovery period, but certain rules apply for the first 7–14 days.
  • Immediately after the procedure vision is very blurred and a pink or dark spot may remain — it passes within a few hours (sometimes up to a day); bring sunglasses.
  • For 1–2 weeks, do not lift more than 5 kg, do strenuous exercise or visit a bathhouse or sauna.
  • The doctor may prescribe moisturising or mild anti-inflammatory drops.
  • Laser treatment does not replace control of blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol — without it, retinopathy will progress.
Before treatment
  • In AMD the centre of the image becomes blurred and straight lines look wavy, a grey or dark spot may appear; reading and recognising faces become difficult, although peripheral vision remains.
  • In branch retinal vein occlusion — a spot or loss of part of the visual field; in central retinal vein occlusion — a sudden, significant drop in vision, a “haze” in front of the eye.
  • In diabetic oedema — vision “as if through a film”, objects appear smaller or larger.
Result
  • The goal of intravitreal therapy is to preserve or improve vision.
  • After PRP the abnormal vessels regress.
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Service prices

From the first consultation to complex surgical treatment — with the necessary diagnostics and a plan of further steps in one place.

Treatment of eye diseases

Cataract treatment from 36,000 ₴
Glaucoma treatment from 25,000 ₴
Cyclophotocoagulation, stage 1 17,000 ₴
Cyclophotocoagulation, stage 2 10,000 ₴
Retina therapy from 12,500 ₴
Vitrectomy for vitreoretinal diseases on request
Retinal detachment surgery on request
Retinopathy treatment on request
Dry eye syndrome from 2,500 ₴
Strabismus surgery 60,000 ₴
Pterygium treatment 8,000 ₴
Sub-Tenon injection 5,000 ₴

Consultation and diagnostics

When needed: blurred vision, fatigue, pain, dryness or a “gritty” feeling in the eyes, flashes, floaters or regular preventive check-ups.

Ophthalmologist consultation from 2,000 ₴
OCT 1,000 ₴
Consultation with Vasyl Shevchyk 3,500 ₴

Frequently asked questions

Where do I start if I don’t know which service I need?

Start with a consultation. The ophthalmologist will assess your complaints and the condition of your eyes and decide whether further diagnostics are needed. If your question concerns aesthetic medicine, the administrator will help you book the right specialist.

Do I need full diagnostics before every consultation?

No. The scope of the examination is determined by the doctor based on your complaints and the results of previous visits.

Can I have a consultation and diagnostics in one place?

Yes. Consultation, diagnostics and treatment take place within one centre, often in a single visit.

Is laser vision correction suitable for everyone?

No. Suitability is determined by diagnostics: corneal thickness, vision stability and concomitant conditions.

Can I come for a preventive eye check-up if nothing bothers me?

Yes, and it is worth doing regularly — some eye diseases have no symptoms in the early stages.

How do I book an appointment?

Fill in the form on the website or call the administrator — they will choose a doctor and a convenient time for you.

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