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Cornea & Eye Bank Services – Restoring Vision, Restoring Life
Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre – One of the Leading Eye Hospitals in West Bengal
The cornea is the clear, front window of the eye that allows light to enter and focus.
Any disease, scarring, or damage to the cornea can cause blurred vision, pain, and even blindness.
At Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre, our Cornea and Eye Bank services provide advanced treatment options and the gift of sight through corneal transplantation.
Common Corneal Problems We Treat
Our cornea specialists manage a wide range of conditions, including:
- Keratoconus (progressive thinning of the cornea)
- Corneal infections (bacterial, fungal, viral)
- Corneal scars due to injury or ulcers
- Fuchs’ dystrophy and other corneal dystrophies
- Dry eye disease and ocular surface disorders
- Post-surgical corneal complications
If you are experiencing any of these conditions, visit one of the leading eye hospitals in West Bengal for timely and expert care.
Advanced Cornea Treatments at Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre
- Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) – replacing damaged cornea with a healthy donor cornea
- Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK, DSEK, DMEK) – partial thickness corneal transplants for faster recovery
- Collagen Cross-Linking (C3R) – for keratoconus stabilization
- Corneal Ulcer Management – advanced medications and surgical repair
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction – including amniotic membrane grafting
- Artificial Cornea (Keratoprosthesis) – for advanced, untreatable corneal blindness
Recognised as one of the leading eye hospitals in West Bengal, we ensure world-class technology and expert surgical care for every patient.
Vanmukta Eye Bank – The Gift of Sight
Vanmukta Eye Bank at Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and distributing donated corneas for patients in need.
- Corneal Donation – Anyone can pledge to donate their eyes after death
- 24×7 Eye Collection Team – for timely retrieval of donor corneas
- Awareness Programs – promoting eye donation in the community
- Safe Processing and Storage – ensuring high-quality corneal tissues for transplantation
Every corneal donation can restore vision in two blind people. By registering as an eye donor with Vanmukta Eye Bank, you can leave behind the priceless gift of sight.
Why Choose Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre for Cornea and Eye Bank Services
- Team of experienced cornea specialists
- Advanced lamellar transplant techniques (DALK, DSEK, DMEK)
- NABH-compliant Vanmukta Eye Bank with ethical standards
- Patient education and compassionate care
Choose Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre – one of the leading eye hospitals in West Bengal – to restore vision and improve lives through advanced cornea care and ethical eye banking.
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DISEASE
What Are The Major Diseases That Occur In The Cornea
Infection – mainly from scratches on the cornea and contact lens
Injury – may lead to rupture of the cornea
Post-operative (mainly after cataract surgery) loss of corneal transparency
Diseases of corneal shape
Rheumatological diseases affecting cornea.
Contact lens related corneal diseases
Cornea FAQs
How will Vitamin A deficiency cause corneal ulcers?
A lack of vitamin A results in swollen and less sensitive corneas, which in turn leads to unhealthy corneas and corneal ulcers.
What is the prognosis of cornea ulcer?
The degree of damage determines the corneal ulcer’s prognosis in terms of vision. Surgery may occasionally be necessary for corneal ulcer instances, even in those that are detected and treated early.
How can cornea ulcer be prevented?
One strategy to avoid developing a corneal ulcer is to get medical help right away if you experience any eye problems.
If you are in an environment where tiny particles could get into your eyes, wear eye protection.
Make safe use of contact lenses.
How can doctors tell if I have a corneal ulcer?
Your eye is used by doctors to make the diagnosis of a corneal ulcer. Your vision will be checked as part of a comprehensive eye exam, and a sample of the corneal ulcer may be scraped off for testing.
Is a cornea ulcer serious?
If left untreated, a corneal ulcer can result in irreversible damage, including blindness. Get in touch with your eye care professional straight immediately if you believe you have a corneal ulcer or any other bothersome eye conditions.
KNOW ABOUT
Specialist Doctors
MBBS, DO, DNB, FICO, FMRF (Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai)
MBBS, DNB, Fellowship (Phaco, Cornea and External Diseases)
MBBS, D.O, Fellowship In Cataract & Cornea (FSEFRC)
MBBS, DO, DNB, FICO, FMRF (Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai)
MBBS, DNB, Fellowship (Phaco, Cornea and External Diseases)
