Cornea Services
From dry eye to corneal transplant — complete care.
Overview
The cornea is the transparent front window of the eye. Any scar, infection or shape distortion directly affects vision. Our cornea specialists manage infections, keratoconus, dystrophies and corneal transplants (Keratoplasty).
Symptoms
- Redness, pain and watering
- Sensitivity to light
- Foreign body sensation
- Blurred vision that does not improve with glasses
Causes
- Infections (bacterial, viral, fungal)
- Injury or foreign body
- Keratoconus and dystrophies
- Chronic contact lens overuse
Diagnosis
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
- Corneal topography and pachymetry
- Microbiological scraping when indicated
- Specular microscopy
Treatment
- Medical management of infections
- Collagen Cross-Linking (C3R) for keratoconus
- Contact lens fitting for irregular corneas
- Keratoplasty (corneal transplant) referral
Benefits
- Vision preserved with timely treatment
- Progression of keratoconus halted with C3R
Why Choose Us
- Dedicated cornea OPD
- Modern topographer
- Structured follow-up protocol
Frequently Asked Questions
A progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea that distorts vision, usually starting in teenage years.