Welcome to Medha Speciality Hospital

1. Welcome To Medha Rheumatology & Retina Eye Care Centre We offer a broad range comprehensive diagnosis and management of rheumatology services & retina eye care services With a vision to deliver the best in the fields of Rheumatology & Retina Eye Care, Dr.Rajeshwar Reddy Guda, MD - General Medicine, Consultant Rheumatologist, Fellowship in Rheumatology (KIMS-Hyd) & Dr.Pavani Reddy Andru, MS Ophthalmology, Consultant Retinal Surgeon Fellowship in Vitreo Retinal Surgery (FAEI) provide an integrated pathway with focus on early diagnosis and effective management of the diseases. Dr Rajeshwar & Dr Pavani stand for achieving excellence in a comfortable & non-intimidating environment with emphasis on putting patients at ease.

2. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory arthritis in which joints of the hands and feet, are inflamed, which results in joint pains, swelling and frequent destruction of joints. Small joints of the limbs become painful and have stiffness which persists for about 60 minutes on awakening and after inactivity. Due to weakness, fever and damage to other organs may also occur. RA affects both sides of the body. For example, if a joint is affected in one arm or leg then a similar joint of the other arm or leg will be affected too. This is one of the ways RA is identified by the doctors from other forms of arthritis like Osteoarthritis (OA). Rheumatoid arthritis develops in about 1% in the whole world’s population. Women are affected 2 times more than men. It appears in the age group between 35 to 50years. A similar disease in children may occur which is known as Juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

4. What is Age Related Macular Degneration? Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is an eye disease that may get worse over time. It’s the leading cause of severe, permanent vision loss in people over age 60.It happens when the small central portion of your retina, called the macula, wears down. The retina is the light-sensing nerve tissue at the back of your eye.Because the disease happens as you get older, it’s often called age-related macular degeneration. It usually doesn’t cause blindness but might cause severe vision problems.Another form of macular degeneration, called Stargardt disease or juvenile macular degeneration, affects children and young adults. Symptoms of Macular Degeneration Early on, you might not have any noticeable signs of macular degeneration. It might not be diagnosed until it gets worse or affects both eyes. Symptoms of macular degeneration may include: • Worse or less clear vision. Your vision might be blurry, and it may be hard to read fine print or drive. • Dark, blurry areas in the center of your vision • Rarely, worse or different color perceptionIf you have any of these symptoms, go to an eye doctor as soon as possible.