Cornea or Keratoconus Treatment in Mumbai
What is Cornea?
Cornea is a transparent first coat of the eye responsible for two-thirds of the eye’s focusing power. It covers the front of the eye like a watch-glass and is a window through which rays of light enter the eye. It also helps shield the eye from germs, dust and other harmful pollutants.
Three most important therapies related to cornea are –
- Contact lens – they are fitted over the cornea and substitute glasses
- LASIK – reshaping of cornea and permanent removal of glasses
Corneal transplant – replacing diseased cornea with healthy donor cornea and aid in vision
Get help right away when you experience
- Red and watery eyes
- Blurry vision
- Intense eye pain
- Increased exposure to sunlight
- Any foreign body entry in eye
- Serious injury like a ball hitting the eye while playing cricket
- Inability to remove contact lens/ contact lens stuck underneath the eyelids
Some common causes of corneal problems
- Infections
- Dry eyes with grittiness
- Allergy to pollens causing ‘pink eye’ and itching
- Exposure to irritants such as dust, wind, chemicals etc.
- Abnormal shape of cornea like Keratoconus
When to see a
doctor
If you notice any symptoms or changes in your vision, book an appointment for cornea treatment in Mumbai.
