Super-specialty

    Cornea

    Transplants, cross-linking, dry-eye specialists.

    Corneal infections, keratoconus, dystrophies and trauma are treated with C3R cross-linking, lamellar and full-thickness transplants, and a dedicated dry-eye clinic.

    Keratoplasty typesPK · DALK · DSAEK · DMEK
    Cross-linkingEpi-on / Epi-off
    Dry-eye clinicDedicated suite
    +91 8237 113355
    Cornea care at Insight Institute of Ophthalmology and Laser Centre

    Insight Institute

    Cornea

    At a glance

    Why this clinic

    • Full keratoplasty ladder — PK, DALK, DSAEK, DMEK
    • C3R cross-linking for keratoconus progression arrest
    • Specialty contact lens & scleral lens fitting
    • Dedicated dry-eye and ocular surface clinic

    Scope

    Conditions we treat

    Keratoconus & ectasiaCorneal scarring & dystrophiesBacterial, fungal & viral keratitisDry eye disease (evaporative & aqueous)Corneal trauma & chemical injuryPterygium & ocular surface tumours

    Treatments & Procedures

    Signature procedures

    • C3R Corneal Cross-Linking

      UV-A + riboflavin treatment to halt keratoconus progression.

    • Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK)

      Full-thickness corneal transplant for advanced disease.

    • DSAEK / DMEK

      Endothelial-only transplants for Fuchs' & post-cataract decompensation.

    • DALK

      Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty — preserves the patient's endothelium.

    • Pterygium Excision + Conjunctival Auto-graft

      Definitive recurrence-resistant pterygium surgery.

    Technology

    Equipment & imaging

    Corneal Topography
    Anterior Segment OCT
    Specular Microscopy
    Cross-Linking UV-A System
    Excimer Laser (PTK)

    Care Pathway

    Diagnostic & treatment workflow

    1. 1

      Mapping

      Topography and pachymetry stage every corneal disorder.

    2. 2

      Conservative Care

      Lubricants, ocular surface optimisation and contact lens trial first.

    3. 3

      Intervention

      Cross-linking, PTK or transplant — chosen by stage and lifestyle.

    4. 4

      Long-term Care

      Tinted-lens fitting, surveillance and routine endothelial counts.

    Patient Experience

    What your visit feels like

    • Detailed topographic mapping at first visit
    • Personalised contact lens or surgical pathway
    • Day-care cross-linking for early keratoconus
    • Lifelong scleral-lens & graft surveillance

    Your Specialists

    Consultants for Cornea

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    Talk to an Insight cornea specialist.

    Most specialty appointments are available within 48 hours.

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