Ophthalmology

Best Eye Hospital in Kolkata

As one of the most specialised ocular health practices in India, the Department of Ophthalmology at Manipal Hospitals provides patients with access to expert diagnostics and care that includes interventional procedures and surgery.

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Why Manipal?

Manipal Hospitals' team of skilled ophthalmologists are responsible for the successful diagnosis and treatment of several thousands of patients. The multi-disciplinary team at the Department of Ophthalmology ensures that patients have access to a wide spectrum of solutions and the right advice to enable them to make the best decisions. The team works with specialists across disciplines to ensure procedures are conducted safely and effectively.

Treatment & Procedures

Cataract surgery

Commonly found in older people, a cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that can cause blurry vision, faded colour and night blindness. Cataract surgery is a procedure done to remove the clouding and restore vision to normalcy. It is a fairly common procedure and is done with little to no complication in a majority of cases.

Globally, over 2 billion have impaired vision or some kind of blindness, out of which at least 1 billion cases could have been prevented with medical intervention. The major causes of impaired vision across the globe are refractive errors and cataracts which have been left untreated. Most vision impairment cases are among people who are above 50 years of age.

Manipal Hospitals' ophthalmologists and cardiovascular surgeons believe in the value of accurate diagnosis in achieving effective treatment. The team is equipped with a wide range of diagnostic tools and tests with which to identify ocular disorders. The procedural treatments performed by our team of ophthalmological surgeons are designed to be minimally invasive and as safe as possible.

Facilities & Services

Some of the diagnostic facilities:

Colour vision tests (Farnworth-Munsell 100 (FM-100) hue test)

Visual field tests Computerised

Optic Disc Imaging & Nerve Fiber Layer Analysis (GDX, HRT, OCT)

Electro-diagnostic testing

Corneal topography mapping

Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Fluorescein angiography

Specular microscopy

Ocular ultrasound Surgical procedures performed

Cataract removal

Glaucoma surgery

Presbyopia reversal

Keratomileusis

Conductive keratoplasty

Radial keratotomy

Hexagonal keratotomy

LASEK (Laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis)

LASIK (Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)

Laser thermal keratoplasty

Photorefractive keratectomy

Automated lamellar keratoplasty

Epikeratophakia

Contact lens implants

Anterior ciliary sclerotomy

Scleral reinforcement surgery (to slow down degenerative myopia).

FAQ's

What happens during the first visit?

The ophthalmologist performs a routine inspection to judge the current state of your vision. After a series of tests, your vision score is determined and if there are any ocular disorders, they are diagnosed and the impairment is measured. Minor impairment is usually corrected with spectacles and contact lenses but in some cases, the ophthalmologist may prescribe medication or a procedure.

What are some common risk factors for vision impairment?

Common risk factors are:

Age (older people are more likely to have impaired vision)
Genetic predisposition (family history of color blindness, night blindness, and other. disorders)
Poor nutrition
Excess UV exposure
Diabetes

To get rid of these, visit the best eye hospital in Kolkata.

What are some common symptoms of eye disorders?

Symptoms are:

Blurry/hazy vision
Recurring eye pain
Rainbows or halos appearing around lights
Difficulty seeing near or far
Difficulty in color recognition
Sensitivity to light
Severe itching

If you notice any of the symptoms, visit the top eye hospital in Kolkata.

Is eye disease preventable?

In most cases, eye disease affects older people and those with a hereditary risk of eye disease. In those cases, it is difficult to prevent eye disease. Aside from these factors, maintaining a good diet and protecting your eyes from harm (UV rays, accidents, etc.) can prevent a lot of eye problems. Visit the eye hospital in Kolkata to know more about it.

Should you visit an ophthalmologist even if you think you are healthy?

Yes, a yearly eye checkup helps you keep track of the health of your eyes and also allows your doctor to detect any problems that are developing in your vision.

Ophthalmology

Best Eye Hospital in Kolkata