Cornea Clinic

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.

Super specialties Cornea Department

Diagnostic Equipment

  • Shankar’s Eye Hospital invests in advanced diagnostic equipment specifically tailored for corneal evaluations.
  • Most advanced Pentacam for evaluation of overall cornea within seconds, (we are offering German made Occulus Pentacam )
  • Carl Zeiss Optic Coherence Tomography for evaluating Anterior part
  • Japan made Topcon Speculomicroscopy using to check central corneal thickness
  • The hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive corneal services sets it apart, making it a beacon of eye care in the area.

Treatment for Corneal Diseases

Pterygium

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.

Symptoms of Pterygium

  • May be asymptomatic
  • Irritation
  • Redness
  • Foreign Body Sensation

In extreme cases, it can cover your pupilary area and cause visual problems.

Risk Factors

  • Sunlight exposure
  • Hot & dry climate
  • Age-related degeneration
  • Hereditary

Prevention

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.

Treatment

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:

  • Simple excision
  • Simple excision with auto conjunctival graft
  • Simple excision with artificial amniotic membrane graft

Keratoconus

A progressive disorder that causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape. This results in:

  • Blurred vision
  • Double vision
  • Near-sightedness
  • Astigmatism
  • Sensitivity to light

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

Corneal Ulcers

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.

Infectious Causes

  • Bacteria
  • Viruses
  • Fungi
  • Parasites

Non-Infectious Causes

  • Eye injuries
  • Exposure
  • Very dry eyes
  • Toxic effects
  • Immune conditions

Investigations and Diagnostic Services

  • Slit Lamp Bio microscopy
  • Pentacam
  • Stain test with fluorescein
  • Swab test

As per the swab test result Ophthalmologists taking treatment as an emergency mode.

Infrastructure

Pentacam

Pentacam

Provides a detailed 3D analysis of the anterior segment of the eye, crucial for diagnosing and managing corneal diseases.

Specular Microscope

Specular Microscope

Evaluates the corneal endothelium to assess corneal health and detect early signs of disease.

Yag Laser

Yag Laser

The Yag Laser precisely targets and removes the clouded membrane behind the lens implant following cataract surgery, ensuring a significant improvement in vision.

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