Jagjit S. Gilhotra is an ophthalmologist based in Adelaide, working from 18 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia. He looks after people with a range of eye conditions, especially problems that involve the retina and the back of the eye.
Many of his patients come in because of diabetic eye changes. This can include diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema, where the retina gets damaged and vision can slowly blur or fade. He also helps with age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), which is a common cause of vision loss as we get older, and late-onset retinal degeneration.
When the retina is under pressure, or not getting the right blood flow, vision can be affected too. This includes issues like retinal vein occlusion and retinal artery occlusion. At times, patients also have problems such as central serous chorioretinopathy, where fluid builds up in parts of the eye. He also treats conditions linked with inflammation, such as uveitis and vasculitis, including rare forms like Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease.
Some cases need surgery. Dr Gilhotra also provides treatment such as vitrectomy for certain retinal problems. He may be involved when there are complications like retinal detachment or when the eye has had bleeding or trauma, such as hyphema. Infections and emergencies can also be part of the work, including endophthalmitis, and there are times when urgent assessment is needed.
He understands that eye problems can be worrying. Symptoms can start small, like mild distortion, floaters, or a patchy blur, and then change over days or weeks. Over time, many people notice they need clearer reading, safer driving, or better control of diabetes to protect their eyes. In many cases, early checks and the right follow-up help slow things down.
Outside of the exam room, his approach is practical. He focuses on explaining what’s happening in plain language, what the options are, and what to do next. He stays up to date with treatment changes and new evidence, so care can match the latest best practice.
If you’re dealing with a retinal or inflammatory eye condition, or you need a specialist review for diabetic eye disease, you can find Dr Gilhotra at 18 North Terrace in Adelaide.
