Squint
Squint surgery treats the unique ocular problem of crossed eyes of children. Surgical facilities for treating squint is available Amblyopia (lazy eye) management by CAM excercises are also available.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the most common causes for irreversible visual loss. It involves damage to the nerve fibre layer of the retina that is typically caused by an elevation in the intraocular pressure. It can go undetected until extreme visual loss has taken place. People at risk for Glaucoma include those with a family history of glaucoma, diabetics, those with hypertension, and those of increasing age. In general, it is painless and asymptomatic. In Glaucoma the fields of vision progressively decrease till only a central island is left, which if left untreated, extinguishes vision leading to blindness.
The Glaucoma assessment program uncovers the earliest signs of glaucoma in suspected patients, as well as charts the progression of the condition, including serial optic nerve photography in patients who have already been diagnosed. Surgical and LASER facilities are available for the treatment of glaucoma.
Vitreoretinal
K C Memorial Eye Hospital treats all Vitreoretinal diseases, including vitreous haemorrhage, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vein occlusions and other vaso-proliferative diseases. Complex vitreoretinal surgeries are taken up for difficult retinal detachments, retained intra ocular foreign bodies and intra ocular infections and trauma.
Oculoplasty
Oculoplasty focuses on problems surrounding the eyeball. These include conditions like Ptosis, other congenital and acquired eyelid disorders, and diseases of the orbit as well as the lacrymal system. The service includes a cosmetic surgery unit to treat these.
