Cornea Treatment
Specialized corneal treatments
for optimal eye health and clarity
What is Cornea Treatment?
The cornea is the clear front layer of your eye that helps focus light for clear vision. If it becomes infected, injured, or develops a disease like keratoconus, your vision can become blurry or distorted. Cornea treatments include medicines, minor procedures, or surgeries like corneal transplants, depending on the problem, to restore or protect your sight.
Common Symptoms of Corneal Problems
- Blurry or hazy vision
- Redness or eye pain
- Excessive tearing or watering
- Light sensitivity
- A feeling that something is stuck in your eye
- Swelling or visible white spots on the cornea
- Sudden change in vision or vision loss
When to See a Doctor?
If you notice sudden changes in your vision, discomfort, or ongoing redness in your eyes, see an eye specialist without delay. Timely diagnosis and treatment of corneal issues can help prevent permanent damage or vision loss.
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Our Treatment Approach
- At Poona Eye Care, our cornea specialists are trained to diagnose and treat a variety of corneal issues, from minor infections to complex degenerations.
- Every consultation starts with a thorough slit lamp exam, corneal topography, pachymetry (which measures corneal thickness), and OCT to check cell health.
- This helps us accurately assess conditions like keratoconus, corneal scars, dystrophies, ulcers, and dry eye disease.
Chosen by Patients.
Trusted for Outcomes.
- Dedicated cornea specialists with experience in medical and surgical care
- Access to modern diagnostics, including topography, tomography, and endothelial analysis
- Expertise in treating keratoconus and complex corneal infections
- Patient-first approach that emphasizes comfort, education, and long-term vision health
- Trusted by referring doctors and patients across Pune for advanced corneal care
FAQs
What is the cornea and why is it important?
The cornea is the clear, curved front surface of your eye. It helps focus light into the eye, accounting for nearly 70% of your focusing power.
What common problems can affect the cornea?
- Injuries: Small scratches usually heal on their own. Deeper injuries may cause pain, redness, blurry vision, or sensitivity to light. See a doctor if these symptoms occur.
- Allergies: Pollen and dust can make your eyes red, itchy, and watery. Allergy eye drops usually help.
- Keratitis (inflammation / infection): This can be caused by overusing contact lenses or by infection. Mild cases need drops; serious cases may require stronger medicine.
- Dry eyes: This happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears. It can cause stinging, dryness, or blurry vision. Mild cases improve with lubricating drops.
- Corneal Dystrophies: These are inherited conditions that cloud the cornea and blur vision. Some need only glasses; others may require surgery or a corneal transplant.
- Pterygium: This is a fleshy growth on the cornea, often due to sun exposure. Small ones don’t need treatment; large ones may require surgery.
- Herpes (Zoster and Ocular): These viral infections can affect the eye, causing pain, blisters, or even vision loss. They are treated with antiviral medication.
- ICE Syndrome: This rare condition involves abnormal growth of corneal cells, which could lead to glaucoma or vision loss. In some cases, a transplant is needed.
- Steven-Johnson Syndrome (SJS): This is a rare allergic reaction to medications or infections. It can severely damage the eyes and needs urgent treatment.
How are advanced corneal diseases treated?
- Laser Treatment (PTK): A special laser smooths the cornea’s surface. It helps in certain corneal dystrophies and delays the need for surgery.
- C3R Surgery
- Tatooing