Mon-Sat / 8.30 AM - 6.00 PM

Cornea Services

Cornea And External Disease Services

The Cornea Services at MNEH is dedicated to the medical and surgical treatment of problems involving the cornea and ocular surface.

The clinic caters to the following Cornea & External eye diseases:

Types of cataracts

Corneal Infections
Eye allergies or corneal complications arising from other forms of ocular surgery

Ocular surface trauma
Ocular surface disorders like blepharitis, meibomitis, conjunctival and scleral diseases

Refractive errors
nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism

Conjunctivitis
red eye

Dry eye syndrome
Ectatic corneal diseases like keratoconus, keratoglobus and pellucid marginal degeneration

Pterygium
Corneal dystrophies and degeneration

  • Specular Microscopy – Study of the corneal endothelium (cells that maintain corneal clarity)
  • Pachymetry – Measurement of corneal thickness
  • Corneal Topography – Mapping of the cornea
  • Aberrometry – Measurement of the aberrations in the eye
  • Specialized contact lens fitting

Surgical Procedures

  • Corneal Transplantation: Penetrating keratoplasty, Lamellar keratoplasty, Endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK)
  • Keratoprosthesis (Artificial cornea)
  • Scleral grafting
  • Corneal, limbal, and amniotic membrane transplants for ocular surface reconstruction in severe ocular surface disease
  • Tissue adhesive application to seal corneal perforation
  • C3R (Corneal Collagen-Cross Linkage with Riboflavin) for Keratoconus
What Is A Contact Lens?
Contact lens is a thin transparent lens placed directly on the transparent part of the eye called cornea.
What Are The Uses Of Contact Lenses?
  • To correct Myopia, Hypermetropia, Astigmatism or Presbyopia in individuals who want to avoid glasses or to be free from glasses.
  • To change the colour of the eye or to give a normal appearance to the eye in individuals having birth problems in the eye or to hide unsightly scars in the eye by using cosmetic contact lenses.
  • Therapeutic contact lenses are prescribed in patients with an aim to reduce pain and discomfort or to promote healing in certain eye conditions.
What Are The Benefits Of Contact Lenses?
  • Contact lenses provide better field of vision.
  • They do not collect moisture or sweat as in glasses.
  • Suitable for sport and outdoor activities.
  • Cosmetically preferred.

What Are The Difficulties Arising Due To Contact Lens Usage?
  • It is very important to clean and change rinsing solution of contact lens every day.
  • Once a soft contact lens dries out completely, it has to be replaced.
  • One cannot sleep with the contact lens on.
  • While driving a two-wheeler, it is advisable to use protective glasses when on contact lenses.
  • Improper use of contact lenses can lead to serious eye infections.
  • Over a period of contact lens use, eyelids may droop down a bit.
  • Eyes are prone to allergies.

For individuals who experience side effects of contact lenses and want permanent removal of glasses or contact lenses, laser vision correction or I-LASIK is one good option.

MN Eye Hospital is regularly catering to individuals opting for all types of contact lenses such as soft contact lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, toric lenses, daily or monthly disposable lenses, rose-k lenses etc.

  • Vision Assessment
  • Spectacle Power Checkup
  • Testing With Low Vision Devices
  • Field of Vision Assessment
  • Evaluating the extent of difficulty in performing daily routine activities
What Are Low Vision Aids?
There are certain eye conditions (like age related Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Glaucoma, Albinism, etc.) in which spectacles can no longer help and surgery or medical treatment is not appropriate or prolonged. In these conditions, low vision aids can be considered.
What Are Benefits Of Low Vision Aids?
Low vision aids help in making routine activities of an individual with impaired vision easier such as reading newspaper, signing documents or watching T.V. etc.
What Are The Types Of Low Vision Aids?
Low vision aids range from simple hand held magnifying lenses to electronic devices. They are prescribed according ta an individuals vision and requirements.