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CORNEA SERVICES Cornea is a clear transplant avascular outermost coat of eye. It plays a key role in eye vision. About 2/3 (two thirds) of eye focussing power is provided by cornea. Any disease that affects its transparency, vascularity or curvature causes problems in vision. TYPES OF CORNEAL DISORDERS CORNEAL ABRASION It means scratch in the cornea due to trauma and is very painful and can lead to eye infection which is further described below. INFECTIOUS KERATITIS (CORNEA ULCER) Infectious keratitis can be bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic. It leads to severe pain and can cause blindness. CORNEAL OPACITY Any of the conditions mentioned above can cause corneal opacity which can be superficial or deep & can cause decrease of vision. TREATMENT OPTIONS Corneal blindness is one of the most common causes of blindness throughout the world. Early management in cases of progressive keratoconus helps to stop its progression and provides better refractive stability. Many corneal diseases, if diagnosed and treated on time, can prevent permanent blindness in eyes. 1. MEDICAL TREATMENT Concentrated antibiotics eye drops can be given in cases of infectious keratitis ( ulcer) . Culture sensitivity should be done before starting the eye drops. 2. CORNEA TRANSPLANT It is also known as keratoplasty where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated tissue. Ophthalmologists will recommend the best possible treatment for you depending upon the clinical evaluation.

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