Corneal dystrophy Treatment in New Delhi

Cornealdystrophy is a group of genetic disorders of eye where abnormal material collected in the clear outer layer of the eye known as the cornea. Corneal dystrophy has around 20 subdivisions. Corneal dystrophies can be categorized into three major types

• Superficial or anterior corneal dystrophies
• Stromal corneal dystrophies
• Posterior corneal dystrophies
  

Corneal dystrophy generally

• Affects both eyes
• Affects healthy people
• Found both men and women
• Develops very slowly
• Inherited
• Not caused by any kind of diet or injury
• Occurs in specific layers of the cornea
• Not affects other parts of the body
• Not related with any other disease in other parts of the body

According to the type of corneal dystrophy the age, onset and some other specific symptoms will vary among the people. Most types of corneal dystrophy are inherited as autosomal dominant traits that means only one parent has to contribute the gene for corneal dystrophy for the child to be affected. Certain types of corneal dystrophy are autosomal recessive that means both parents must contribute the gene for the disease.

The symptoms of corneal dystrophy are

• Asymptomatic
• Vision loss
• Blurred vision
• Corneal erosion
• Mild to severe pain
• Sensitivity to light
• Sensation of having a foreign body in the eye

The doctor diagnose corneal dystrophy by examine the front portion of the eye by using slit lamp microscope and need information about family history. Genetic testing is also used to diagnose corneal dystrophy.

The treatment methods will varies widely for corneal dystrophy. Regular good care of the eye is essential to lower the disease impact. The initial treatment includes

• Antibiotics
• Lubricating eye drops
• Ointments
• Special soft contact lenses
• Laser therapy
• Scrapes the cornea method

A corneal transplant is also possible in certain condition and is known as a keratoplasty. In this method, the affected corneal tissue is removed and replaced with donor corneal tissue.

Neeraeye center and laser vision, New Delhi has good treatment facilities to treat patients. Dr. Neera is a qualified and experienced doctor. The clinic provides best eye treatment facilities in the terms of quality and durability. 

 

Treat Cataract, Save Your Child

Vision is one of the most precious god’s gift. And you can’t even imagine a day without sight. Some people doesn’t have the sight from their birth. For others, they have lost vision after birth. There are many reason for the lost of vision after the birth. Cataract is one of the reason. Cataract is the condition where natural lens of eye is clouded. Generally cataract is seen in aged people.

When you become older, the lens of your eye becomes cloudy. It is because of the protein loss in the eye. But, no one feels that they have cataract, as it grows slowly. Cataract never blocks the vision at the starting stage. But when age passes by, it become dangerous and person who is having cataract lose the vision.

Aging is the main cause for cataract. Cataract is classified into 4 types :  

Secondary Cataract :- It may be developed as a result of medical conditions like diabetes or exposure to drugs.
Congenital Cataract :-  It may be developed as a result of medical conditions like diabetes or exposure to drugs.
Traumatic Cataract :- Injuries and infections may cause congenital cataract.
Age Related Cataract :- It may be developed as result of aging.

Symptoms :

1. Problems of glaring
2. Blurry or Cloudy vision
3. Frequent and sudden changes in prescription
4. Problems while you drive at night
5. Double Vision

You can’t live a normal life without sight. So, obviously you need a treatment for this. Cataract surgery is the effective treatment for cataract. Macro phaco cataract surgery, YAG Laser for after cataract and Microincision cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) are the different cataract surgery.

MacroIncision Cataract Surgery :- In Phacoemulsification surgery, for breaking the hard cataract into tiny pieces, ultrasound power is used. Then they are taken out through a small 1.5-2.8mm incision. A foldable lens of the required power is then implanted. The soft construction allows the lens implanted to be folded for insertion through a 1.5 to 2.8mm microincision. Once in place, the lens unfolds to its regular size of 6 mm.

Advantages of this surgery are :

* Final glasses can be prescribed within two weeks
* Minimum curvature changes occur in the eye following surgery
* Early visual rehabilitation for the patient
* Post surgery, the wound is very secure

Micro Phaco Cataract Surgery :- The procedure is same as that of the macro incision cataract surgery. But this surgery has lot of advantages over macro incision cataract surgery. Incision size is reduced by 40%. This heals very quickly. Main intention of this surgery is patient safety. This surgery is nicknamed into “pinhole surgery” .

YAG Laser for after Cataract :- YAG LASER produces a concentrated beam of light that can focus on the iris or any thick membrane behind the intraocular lens. This laser beam can create a smooth, fine opening of desired size in these structures without affecting other sensitive parts of the eye. Laser surgery is painless and safe with few complications. Special eye drops are put in the eyes to numb them. A small contact lens is placed on the eye to direct the laser light on to the desired site. This surgery takes only few minutes.

We will get only one life to see around. Don’t miss this chance by being blind. If you find any symptoms for cataract, treat at the beginning. Neera Eye center provides different Cataract Surgery. Neera eye center is the leading eye centers in India. It is located in Delhi. Don’t waste time by checking for the best center.



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