Cornea Services
Dr. Ridhima Bhagali has been trained in Cornea and Anterior segment in King’s College Hospital, London under the very able guidance of the prolific Cornea transplant surgeon, Dr. Emma Hollick.
What is the Cornea?
The Cornea is the front transparent part of the eye through which we see the iris and pupil. It is easily accessible for examination, imaging, staining and measurements.
Common afflictions of the ocular surface and cornea include:
1. Dry eye
Common in postmenopausal women, diabetics, contact lens users, associated with systemic diseases like arthritis, prolonged computer use.
2. Ocular allergy
A common, often bilateral, inflammatory reaction of the eye's conjunctiva to allergens like pollen or pet dander, causing itchy, red, and watery eyes.
3. Infections
Viral, bacterial, fungal, contact lens associated
4. Trauma, chemical injury
Are ophthalmic emergencies that require immediate management. Delay in care can result in deeper penetration of the chemical agent.
5. Keratoconus
Thinning and protruding of a part of the cornea Usually it affects people in late teens and early twenties and both eyes are affected, one greater than the other. It can be diagnosed using the Pentacam which maps the cornea and is useful to document worsening of the disease. We at Medilaser provide treatment for keratoconus in the form of Corneal Cross- linking that provides strength to the weakened cornea and halts worsening of this disease.
6. Loss of transparency or Opacity of the Cornea
The latest techniques in investigating and managing these conditions are available at our clinic at reasonable cost.
We also dispense soft and semi-soft contact lenses for all conditions at Medilaser.
Diagnostics test of Cornea:
1.
Pentacam , Corneal Topography
2.
Anterior segment OCT: To look for an Oct 3D imaging of the cornea that gives an idea about the corneal thickness any irregularities, opacities and the depth can be measured
3.
Specular Microscopy for corneal imaging