What are the Treatment Options for Corneal Problems?

 

A transparent layer protects your eyes from debris and bacteria. Corneal problems may affect this layer which sometimes compels the patients to undergo treatments like contoura LASIK. You may develop corneal problems when you suffer from any infection or injury or may even be due to genetic traits. One might experience varying symptoms like severe pain or light sensitivity due to corneal diseases. However, the type of corneal disease you are suffering from will help to determine the right treatment option for you.

 

First-line treatment

 

A majority of the doctors evaluate the patients' condition and recommend eye drops rather than directly suggesting contoura vision surgery. If you are having lattice dystrophy or keratitis or any other kind of eye infection, these eye drops may be beneficial for you. This is mainly because anti-fungal or antibiotic substances are present in eye drops. Some other types of eye diseases may heal with the use of ointments and prescription medicines, too.

 

Transplants

 

In some cases, the eye specialist in Mohali would require to remove the cornea followed by its replacement. People suffering from keratoconus, iridocorneal endothelial syndrome, and lattice dystrophy usually need to go for a transplant. The ophthalmologist will extract the cornea with the help of a trephine, an instrument. This is followed by the attachment of a donated replacement and finally, suturing. The healing speeds up with the use of eye drops.

 

Contact lenses

 

Often, patients with corneal dystrophies and keratoconus need to choose special contact lenses for the treatment of their corneal problems. The severity of your corneal disease will help to determine the most suitable type of lens that you might require. In some cases, soft and rigid lenses are the most beneficial option for the patient. If you are suffering from early-stage keratoconus, your doctor might suggest you a pair of prescription eyeglasses. Laser therapy or transplantation is needed only if your condition is worsening and the corneal disease shows no improvement.

 

Corneal  cross-linking

 

Your doctor may recommend corneal crosslinking for your keratoconus. This is a new procedure that is getting quite popular. It employs the use of ultraviolet rays for treating the problem by delaying the development of the disease and stabilizing your corneal tissue. Contoura vision in Mohali is a good choice of treatment but is not the ideal one for all types of corneal problems. Corneal cross-linking is an ideal treatment only for patients with advanced-stage corneal disease.

 

Laser treatment

 

A computer-controlled excimer laser also has the capacity to treat varying dystrophies and infections. The laser helps in destroying the irregular or diseased tissue, thereby, allowing the body to replace the same. Many patients show speedy improvement and recovery in their vision after laser therapy.

 

Sohana Hospital has the latest excimer laser to treat your eye problems without any hassles. Our experienced ophthalmologists work toward helping you in getting your vision for life.