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Cornea Care & Refraction Services at Acha Eye Hospital

At Acha Eye Hospital, we are committed to providing comprehensive eye care, emphasizing the essential role of the cornea and accurate refraction in achieving and maintaining clear vision. Understanding these key components of eye health helps protect your sight and overall well-being.

What Is the Cornea?

The cornea is the eye’s clear, dome-shaped front surface. It performs several important functions:

  • Light Refraction: The cornea helps bend and focus incoming light onto the retina, making sharp vision possible.

  • Protection: It serves as the eye’s first line of defense, shielding the internal structures from dust, germs, and harmful particles.

  • Nourishment: Since the cornea has no blood vessels, it receives nutrients from tears and the aqueous humor in the front chamber of the eye.

Common Corneal Conditions

Various corneal issues can interfere with vision and eye comfort, including:

  • Keratoconus: A condition where the cornea progressively thins and bulges forward, causing distorted or blurred vision.

  • Corneal Abrasions: Scratches or injuries that cause pain, tearing, and light sensitivity.

  • Corneal Infections: Conditions like keratitis, caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, which may lead to redness, pain, and possible vision loss if untreated.

  • Corneal Dystrophies: Hereditary disorders that result in cloudy or irregular corneal tissue.

Understanding Refraction

Refraction refers to how light bends as it passes through the cornea and lens. Accurate refraction ensures that light focuses properly on the retina. When this process is disrupted, refractive errors occur:

  • Myopia (Nearsightedness): Faraway objects appear blurry because light focuses in front of the retina.

  • Hyperopia (Farsightedness): Nearby objects may appear blurry due to light focusing behind the retina.

  • Astigmatism: An uneven curvature of the cornea creates blurred or distorted vision at all distances.

Refraction Testing at Acha Eye Hospital

Our eye specialists provide detailed refraction assessments to determine the most suitable corrective lenses for each patient. The evaluation typically includes:

  • Visual Acuity Testing: Measures how clearly you see at various distances.

  • Retinoscopy: Examines how light reflects from the retina to identify refractive errors.

  • Phoropter Assessment: Helps determine the precise prescription by testing different lens options.

Treatment Options for Corneal & Refractive Issues

Acha Eye Hospital offers a wide range of advanced treatments, including:

  • Corrective Lenses: Glasses or contact lenses for managing common refractive errors.

  • Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Special overnight contact lenses that reshape the cornea for clear daytime vision without glasses.

  • Laser Vision Correction: Procedures such as LASIK or PRK to permanently reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors.

  • Corneal Transplant: Recommended for severe corneal diseases or injuries to restore vision.

Protecting Your Corneal Health

Regular eye examinations at Acha Eye Hospital help ensure early detection and management of corneal and refractive issues. To maintain healthy vision:

  • Protect your eyes from UV rays

  • Practice proper hygiene when using contact lenses

  • Seek prompt care if you notice changes in your vision

By choosing Acha Eye Hospital, you gain access to expert cornea care, precise refraction services, and personalized treatment designed to protect and enhance your vision.