The cornea is the transparent window covering the front part of the eye. It focuses light on the retina for clear vision. It is so clear that you may not even realize it is there. The cornea is like a watch glass that covers the inner structures of the eye like the iris, pupil and lens.
Siliguri Greate rLions Eye Hospital Corneal Service comprises of a dynamic consultant of Cornea sub-specialty Ophthalmology who are skilled in the latest medical and surgical care of patients with corneal, external eye and anterior segment diseases. Tertiary referral services are provided for both local and neighbouring states & countries patients with these conditions.
Diseases managed by us include-
- Infectious Keratitis/ Corneal Ulcers
- Ocular Surface Disorders including Dry Eyes
- Corneal Transplantation
- Collagen Cross Linking (C3R) for Keratoconus
- Contact Lens related problems
The list of our services include:
- Corneal transplants- various techniques:
- Penetrating Keratoplasty (optical, therapeutic PK)
- Lamellar Keratoplasty
- Ocular surface tumour surgery and management
- Corneal perforation management with cyanoacrylate glue and Bandage Contact Lens
- Punctal plugging for dry eyes
- Repair of anterior segment trauma and rehabilitation
- Fitting of Contact Lenses