Corneal diseases can lead to severe, irreversible vision loss if not treated in time. It is very essential to seek a cornea specialist consultation to treat serious corneal diseases. Renuka Eye Institute provides proper treatment to corneal disorders in the presence of highly experienced cornea specialists. Cornea, a transparent structure in the anterior part of our eyes, helps to focus light on the retina so that we can see clearly. Corneal diseases can be vision threatening.
Renuka Eye Institute provides world class care and treatment for any corneal disease. Our modern facilities and highly skilled cornea specialists are among the best in Kolkata. Searching for an all in one eye hospital in Kolkata? Then you are on the right path. Patients with corneal diseases are thoroughly examined, diagnosed, and treated by our excellent cornea specialists. In Renuka Eye Institute, we offer treatment and care for corneal diseases at a very affordable cost.
Corneal Treament
Corneal Care
Different types of patients require different types of treatments as per the condition of the corneal disease. Corneal disease treatments can be done by both outpatient and inpatient basis.In Renuka Eye Institute, we provide multifold corneal disease care and therapy at a very affordable cost. We provide each and every patient the finest and safest treatment experiences with our professional services.
Approximate Corneal Treatment Cost at Renuka Eye Institute
A lot many diseases come under the term "corneal diseases". The cornea is the crucial part of our eye that controls the focusing system by making the light refract into our eyes. When the cornea is affected, a particular person will face problems like cloudy images, eye pain, light sensitivity, headache, nausea, red-eye, watery eye and so on.
Causes of corneal disease:
A wide range of conditions can cause corneal diseases. Corneal diseases can occur due to severe injury, hereditary, trauma, infection, allergy, mal-nutrition, etc.
Symptoms:
Chronic eye pain
Blurry images
Redness around the cornea, conjunctival congestion
Too watery or too dry eyes
Any eye injury / scratches
Itchy or irritant eyes
Types of corneal disease:
Pink Eye (an allergic reaction or conjunctivitis that can harm the cornea)
Corneal Abrasion(injured or scratched cornea)
Keratitis / Corneal Ulcer
Keratoconus / Conical Cornea (thinning of the cornea)
Ocular Herpes / Eye Herpes(cornea infection by the virus)
Corneal Dystrophy(hereditary corneal malfunction)
Some other corneal diseases are dry eye, intraocular endothelial syndrome, stevens-johnson syndrome, pterygium, map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy etc.
Eye Surgeries
Corneal Checkup
Prevention
A regular eye checkup by an eye specialist is the best option for preventing severe corneal diseases. Some preventive measures should be maintained to protect the cornea i.e. - maintaining hygiene, wearing sunglasses in the sun, inclusion of green vegetables in your daily diet, a little exercise for a healthy life, take a break from continuous computer work etc.
Treatment
Medication : Most of the corneal diseases are treatable with medications (topical and oral).
Laser Surgery : LASIK, PRK are used to correct refractive errors to get rid of thick glases. Go specs free with LASIK.
Corneal Transplant : Transplant is a sensitive surgery to re-correct corneal injury. It is only possible when someone donates a healthy cornea. Optical keratoplasty is done to improve vision in non-infected eyes whereas therapeutic keratoplasty is done to maintain ocular integrity in case of perforated corneal ulcers.
Artificial Cornea : Keratoprosthesis (Kpro) is an artificial cornea. It is another way of surgery to rectify damaged cornea.
Corneal Cross-Linking : Cross-Linking is a surgical process where UV rays are used to reinforce the corneal collagen to prevent corneal thinning in keratoconus.
