WHAT IS CORNEA ?

It means scratch in the cornea due to trauma and is very painful and can lead to eye infection which is further described below.

Infectious keratitis can be bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic. It leads to severe pain and can cause blindness.

In this disease ,the cornea becomes thin and bulges outward. This in turn causes astigmatism and drop in vision. The most common type is KERATOCONUS. It is mostly bilateral progressive disorder. In early stages. It is generally symptomatic and needs to be ruled out before any corneal refractive surgery. In later stages keratoconus can lead to corneal scarring & severe drop of vision.

This occurs mostly due to aging, environmental toxins, some systemic disease etc.It is associated with corneal thinning, vascularisation etc and is characterized by loss of transparency of cornea with subsequent loss of functional activity leading to progressive loss of vision. However, the most common type of corneal degeneration is ARCUS SENILIS which is symptomatic & does not cause any vision loss as it is in the periphery.

These are a group of rare, genetic diseases. Characterized by bilateral abnormal deposition of substances leading to recurrent corneal erosion which causes severe pain and decrease in vision.

Any of the conditions mentioned above can cause corneal opacity which can be superficial or deep & can cause decrease of vision.

• Pain in the eye.
• Sensitivity to light
• Glares in the night and sunlight
• Reduced vision or blurry vision.
• Redness or inflammation in the eye.
• Headache, nausea, fatigue – depending on the condition

Corneal blindness is one of the most common causes of blindness throughout the world. Early management in cases of progressive keratoconus helps to stop its progression and provides better refractive stability. Many corneal diseases, if diagnosed and treated on time, can prevent permanent blindness in eyes.Seeking the expertise of the Best Eye Specialist in Delhi can significantly improve outcomes.

Concentrated antibiotics eye drops can be given in cases of infectious keratitis ( ulcer) . Culture sensitivity should be done before starting the eye drops.

It is a surgical treatment for progressive corneal ectasia such as Keratoconus & post lasik ectasia. It is done in an attempt to make cornea stronger & helps to stop the progression of keratoconus.

It is done for corneal ectasia such as Keratoconus. It is found to be useful in reducing corneal steepening & decreasing irregular astigmatism thus potentially improving visual acuity.

It is also known as keratoplasty where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated tissue. Ophthalmologists will recommend the best possible treatment for you depending upon the clinical evaluation. At The Sight Avenue, we provide cost effective cornea transplant surgery in Delhi with a high success rate. It is of two types:-

It is of two type:-

In this full thickness cornea is replaced.eg in deep corneal opacity.The Sight Avenue offers the best Cornea Transplant services in India at a cost effective price range.

Conditions like Keratoconus require lifetime care. Our patients are encouraged for regular eye check ups. The Sight Avenue has the best Cornea Specialists in Delhi who have helped thousands of patients with a high success rate.

• Advanced Diagnostic Set up
• Experienced Team
• High Success Rate
• Modern Surgeries

Cornea Treatment is a very critical treatment that requires special expertise. At The Sight Avenue, we offer a wide range of treatment options for cornea related conditions. Corneal Conditions are first diagnosed through routine eye check up by measuring the curve length. Our sophisticated diagnostic set up and experienced surgeons help us evaluate the condition through comprehensive mapping of the cornea. To know more about Cornea treatment in Delhi, speak to our specialist today.Dr Suraj Munjal, one of the best cornea specialists in India offers corneal treatment options in Delhi with latest technology and USA FDA approved procedures to get you the best results. Schedule a consultation with our specialist today to explore the best ophthalmologist in Delhi for your cornea treatment needs.