The Department of Ophthalmology aims to provide comprehensive eye care using a full array of electro diagnostic and surgical services for both adult and paediatric patients. The compassionate, state-of-the-art medical and surgical care offered at the unit starts right from the first step of diagnosis till the healing process and aftercare.

The highly advanced services available at the department are:

• Comprehensive check-up and treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration
• Digital Fluorescein Angiography Camera (FFA)
• Eye Trauma Services
• Green Laser for Retinal Photocoagulation (Slit-lamp delivery & laser indirect ophthalmoscopy)
• Ocular Ultrasonography (A & B Scan)
• Routine retinal evaluation (+90D Examination & Indirect Ophthalmoscopy)
• Screening of premature babies for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and its treatment
• Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT/ 3D-OCT)
• Thorough work-up of uveitis (inflammatory disorders) in conjunction with Rheumatology Department

Surgical Retina Facilities

• Cryotherapy
• Intravitreal Implants: Steroid Implant 
• Intravitreal injections: Steroid (triamcinolone acetonide) anti-VEGF agents (AvastinLucentis, and Macugen) and antibiotics
• Retinal Detachment Surgery: Buckling surgery/ Pneumatic Retinopexy

The Department aims at offering the most comprehensive, one-stop ophthalmic care by providing expert diagnosis and the latest treatment options for any eye condition. Some of the major conditions treated at the Department are:

• Cataracts
• Cornea and external eye diseases, including blepharitis
• Glaucoma
• Injuries and trauma
• Keratoconus
• Paediatric ophthalmology including 
  1. Adult strabismus
  2. Amblyopia
  3. Esotropia (crossed eyes)
  4. Exotropia
• Refractive errors, such as 
  1. Near-sightedness
  2. Farsightedness 
  3. Astigmatism 
  4. Presbyopia (age-related farsightedness)
• Uveitis
• Vitreoretinal diseases including 
  1. Diabetic retinopathy 
  2. Macular degeneration