Corneal Disease Treatment in India
About Corneal Disease
Key Highlights
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Preserves and restores vision by treating the clear front window of the eye.Offers a wide spectrum of treatments, from non-invasive medications to advanced surgical techniques.Addresses the root cause of symptoms like pain, redness, blurred vision, and light sensitivity.Can prevent permanent scarring and vision loss when managed promptly and effectively.Includes innovative procedures like corneal cross-linking to halt the progression of conditions like keratoconus.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent eye pain, redness, or a feeling of a foreign body in the eye.
- Blurred, distorted, or decreased vision that cannot be corrected with glasses.
- Extreme sensitivity to light (photophobia) or excessive tearing.
- Clouding, swelling, or visible white spots on the cornea.
- Diagnosis of specific conditions like keratoconus, Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, corneal ulcers, or herpes simplex keratitis.
- Corneal scarring from previous injury, infection, or surgery.
- Severe dry eye disease damaging the corneal surface.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive eye examination including visual acuity test, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, and corneal topography/mapping.
- Detailed medical history review, including all current medications and allergies.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the ophthalmologist.
- For surgical procedures, pre-operative tests may be required, and fasting instructions will be given.
- Arranging for transportation home after the appointment or procedure, especially if dilation or sedation is involved.
- Discussion of all treatment options, benefits, and potential risks with the corneal specialist.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection, bleeding, or increased inflammation in or around the eye.
- Incomplete healing, persistent epithelial defects, or corneal scarring.
- Progression of the underlying disease despite treatment.
- For surgeries: graft rejection (in transplantation), astigmatism, glaucoma, cataract formation, or retinal detachment.
- Potential for reduced best-corrected vision or, rarely, loss of vision.
- Side effects from long-term use of medicated eye drops, such as glaucoma or cataracts.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Strict adherence to the prescribed schedule of antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and other medicated eye drops.
- Wearing a protective eye shield, especially at night, as directed to prevent accidental rubbing or injury.
- Avoiding strenuous activities, swimming, and dusty environments for the period specified by the doctor.
- Attending all scheduled follow-up appointments for monitoring of healing and eye pressure.
- Using preservative-free artificial tears if recommended to aid surface healing and comfort.
- Reporting any sudden increase in pain, redness, vision loss, or discharge to the ophthalmologist immediately.
- Final visual stabilization and glasses/contact lens prescription may take several weeks to months after surgical procedures.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1 week to 6+ months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering corneal disease in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for corneal disease in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform corneal disease. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for corneal disease compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Corneal Disease in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing corneal disease.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
Pari Sharma, a 42-year-old elementary school...
Pari Sharma, a 42-year-old elementary school teacher and mother of two, had always prided herself on her patience and attention to detail. Over the past year, she noticed her vision becoming increasingly blurry and distorted, as if she were looking through a foggy, warped window. Reading lesson plans and seeing her students' faces clearly became a daily struggle. An ophthalmologist diagnosed her with Keratoconus, a progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea. The doctor recommended a procedure called Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL) to halt the progression and strengthen her cornea. Pari was terrified at the thought of anyone touching her eye. The treatment itself was quick, though the initial recovery involved significant light sensitivity and discomfort for a few days. Six months later, the progression of her Keratoconus has successfully stopped. Her vision, stabilized with special contact lenses, is no longer deteriorating. The constant anxiety about going blind has lifted. She feels a profound sense of relief and regained control, able to fully engage with her children and her classroom once more, her future no longer clouded by fear.
Ophthalmologists for Corneal Disease
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform corneal disease and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 21 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 27 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 5 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 28 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
- 28 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 23 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 19 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
- 15 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 12 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 9 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 20 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 9 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Ranchi, Ranchi
- 16 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 13 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 10 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist