Shankar’s eye hospitals Servicing best corneal department among Kollam District
we have well furnished super speciality cornea clinic and surgical unit that offers comprehensive and specialized care for corneal and Anterior eye diseases. Our team of expert corneal surgeons ,trained technical staff and skilled non technical staff handling therapeutic devices even the most challenging cases successfully.
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye. It plays a vital role in focusing light and enabling clear vision. However, the cornea can be affected by various conditions that can impair your sight and cause discomfort.
Pterygium is a growth of reddish fleshy tissue on the cornea, usually forming on the nasal side and growing towards the pupilary area. It is twice as common in males as in females.
In extreme cases, it can cover your pupilary area and cause visual problems.
You can prevent the development of a Pterygium by wearing sunglasses or a hat to shield your eyes from sunlight, wind, and dust. Using lubricant eye drops helps to prevent the growth of your Pterygium.
If the Pterygium growth is large enough to cause discomfort or visual impairment, the final advice given by the surgeon is Pterygium removal. The surgery typically takes 15 to 20 minutes depending on the type of surgery:
A progressive disorder that causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape. This results in:
Keratoconus usually affects both eyes and often develops in adolescence or early adulthood. About 7% of people with keratoconus have a family history of the condition. Some possible risk factors include eye rubbing and allergic eye diseases.
Shankar’s eye hospitals diligence a super specialityKeratoconus Clinic providing advanced diagnosis and management using modern instruments such as Pentcam, Specular Microscope, Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography, etc.
Shankar’s eye hospitals offering advanced surgery method for Keratoconus is Corneal Collagen Cross linking with Riboflavin
A corneal ulcer is a wound-like sore on your cornea. They are a medical emergency and need immediate care to prevent permanent eye damage, low vision, and blindness.
As per the swab test result Ophthalmologists taking treatment as an emergency mode.
Provides a detailed 3D analysis of the anterior segment of the eye, crucial for diagnosing and managing corneal diseases.
Evaluates the corneal endothelium to assess corneal health and detect early signs of disease.
The Yag Laser precisely targets and removes the clouded membrane behind the lens implant following cataract surgery, ensuring a significant improvement in vision.