Manava Seva Hospital

Opthalmology Department

Lens in the eye focuses light on the retina. Opacities of the lens are called cataract. Cataract may be present at birth or occur due to injury but the most common cause is related to age (Senile Cataract) and is the reason for visual disability among the aged population.

Manava Seva offers state of art small incision surgery with phaco emulsification and implantation of a foldable Intraocular Lens.

The Ophthalmology department offers a gamut of services in eye care:

  • Cataract Surgery using the advanced Phaco Emulsification System
  • Laser Photocoagulation and injection treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Detection of Glaucoma using the modern Humphrey’s Field Analyzer and consequent treatment/surgery
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology
  • General Ophthalmology

The main highlights of our modern cataract surgery are:

  • No hospital stay
  • Discharge within 1 hours of surgery
  • Less number of “resting” days – only ten days
  • Most modern surgery technique performed by one of the best eye surgeons
Genuine and high quality of Intraocular lens (foldable/non foldable) used for implants based on patient’s budget
Opthalmology Department Opthalmology Department

Ophthalmologist

  • DR. NISHA BALAN
    MBBS | MS | DNB
    10 AM TO 2 PM
  • DR. GEETHU GOPAKUMAR
    MBBS | MS | DNB
    2 PM TO 5 PM

Retina Specialist

  • Dr. GOPAL S PILLAI
    MBBS | MD (AIIMS) | DNB | FICO | FRCS
  • Dr. MAITHREYI SK
    MBBS | DO | DOMS | DNB | FVRS

Surgeons

  • Dr. MERINE PAUL
    MBBS | MS | DO | DNB
  • Dr. SHIJA UNNIKRISHNAN
    MBBS | DOMS | FIAS

OUR OPHTHALMOLOGY TREATMENT

CATARACT SURGERY

  • It involves removing the clouded natural lens and replacing it with artificial intraocular lens.
  • Surgery is two types – Keyhole (without stitches) and Manual (With stitches)
  • If not done on time, cataract can cause blindness

RETINOPATHY

  • Disease of the Retina (back of the eye).
  • Main cause – High diabetes for long period
  • If not treated, can cause reduced vision permanently or blindness
  • Diabetic patients must check for Retinopathy once every year
  • Treatment includes prescription medicines, Laser, Injection, surgery depending on severity of the disease.

GLAUCOMA

  • Disease causes damage to the Optic Nerve.
  • Early stage – Patchy side vision
  • Advanced stage – Blurred central vision
  • Treatment – Prescription Eye drops, laser treatment, surgery
  • Regular field testing of eye pressure for glaucoma after age 50 necessary

REFRACTIVE ERRORS

  • Astigmatism – Blurred close and distant objects
  • Farsightedness – Close objects seem out of focus
  • Nearsightedness – Distant objects seem out of focus
  • Presbyopia – Close objects seem out of focus due to age
  • Common symptoms – Unclear vision, Headaches, Eyestrain, Squinting