Keratoconus Treatments

Keratoconus is an eye disorder that results in thinning of cornea or damage caused due to over rubbing of eyes. It usually affects both the eyes. In early stages of keratoconus there are possibilities of correcting vision problems either with glasses or lenses. In acute cases, rigid lenses with high oxygen permeability are used.

Symptoms

• Sensitivity to eyes
• Blurred Vision
• Sudden clouding of Vision
• Accelerated Myopia (shortsightedness) that results in blindness
• It can progress at any age

If your eyesight is changing rapidly or any sudden change is an indication of emergency. Kindly consult the opthamologist at Gagana Eye Hospital for an eye exam.

C3r Collagen Cross Linking

C3r Collagen Cross-linking is a non-invasive corneal treatment that helps in slow progression of keratoconus. It doesn’t eliminate the usage of glasses or lenses but helps in preventing vision from worsening. This procedure creates a strong bond between the corneal fibers and strengthens the cornea. The front layers of cornea are strengthened with a combination of Riboflavin(vitamin B12) and ultraviolet rays.

Advantages

• One of the safest procedures.
• No incisions or sutures.
• Short one-hour treatment.
• No transplantation of the healthy donor tissue is required.
• Recovery time is pretty fast.

Topoguided Refractive Surgeries:

Topoguided Refractive Surgeries are used to reshape the cornea. This comprises removal of the outer portion of the cornea using a laser to correct the shape of the cornea to improve the visionary problems. Such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism. Latest Technology at Gagana Eye Hospital makes the procedure safe and successful.

Contoura Vision

Contoura vision is the latest advancement that helps you to be free from spectacles and lenses by laser vision correction. People who cannot opt for LASIK due to irregularities can choose this advanced technique. This technique has advantages over LASIK and SMILE procedures which can correct the power of the glasses. Countura corrects corneal irregularities and visual axes with successful outcomes. This is one of the advanced and safest methods trending for quality vision. Get connected with Gagana Eye Hospital and enjoy the glass free vision.

Chemical injury treatments

A Chemical injury of an eye requires immediate evaluation and treatment. Effective diagnosis and treatment at the right time can prevent major tragic consequences. The treatment is based on the grade of the injury. Utmost care is taken to promote epithelial healing, to reduce pain and inflammation. Gagana Eye Hospital’s expertise team aims to restore Corneal vision clarity, stabilizing the Ocular surface.

Amniotic Membrane Grafting

Popularized recently due to developed methods of tissue preservation. Amniotic membrane is the innermost layer of the placenta. It’s an effective procedure used to reconstruct the ocular surface. It has its own name and a long old tradition in the field of Ophthalmic Surgery.