Cornea

Diseases affecting the cornea are a major cause of blindness all over the world, second only to cataract in overall importance. A range of infectious and inflammatory eye conditions affect the transparency of the cornea and cause corneal blindness. They add a substantial burden to the community in general and healthcare resources in particular all over the world. Further, individuals with corneal blindness are usually of a younger age group compared with those suffering from cataract. Hence, in terms of total blind years, the impact of corneal blindness is greater.

The clinic evaluates and treats patients with cornea and external eye diseases. State-of-the-art diagnostic facilities include Corneal topography (Orbscan |Iz & Pentacam), AS-OCT, Specular microscopy, Ultrasonic pachymetry.

Routinely performed procedures:

– Corneal Transplantation

– Penetrating keratoplasty (Optical / Therapeutic / Tectonic / Cosmetic)

– Lamellar keratoplasty (DSAEK / DSEK / DMEK / DALK

– Amniotic membrane transplantation

– Pterygium Surgery with Fibrin Glue

– Ocular trauma management

– Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation

– Management of Conjunctival tumors

– Ocular surface reconstructive surgeries

– Rose K contact lenses and Collagen Cross-linking with Riboflavin (C3R) for Keratoconus patients