Ophthalmology
is the branch of medical science, dedicated to the study of the eye's
structure and function, and to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
affecting them. The department of ophthalmology at Kalra Hospital provides
comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for disorders of
the eyes. Armoured with a state-of-the-art facility, it enables our
specialists to choose the best approach for treatment of glaucoma,
vitreo-retinal diseases, corneal problems, uveitis, diabetic retinopathy,
tumours and other eye disorders.
Ophthalmology services offer a well-equipped facility for the complete
examination, diagnosis, and treatment of all ocular diseases, in both
paediatric and adult patients, including:
The department of ophthalmology provides
medical and surgical services for ocular diseases and eye disorders. The
department offers ophthalmic consultations, and performs computerized visual
field testing, diagnostic electro-physiology testing (ERG, VEP),
ultrasonography, photography, and fluorescein angiography.
Sub-specialties include retinal and vitreous problems, corneal and external
disease, glaucoma, paediatric ophthalmology, and neuro-ophthalmology. The
department also offers ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery,
refractive surgeries, and ophthalmic pathology services.
Many of our specialists are involved in clinical research projects,
investigating medical and surgical management of macular degeneration,
diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, retinopathy of prematurity and tumours.
Researchers are also conducting trials in corneal wound healing,
antimicrobial peptides, and composite ocular surface grafting.
Our ophthalmic surgery services:
Cataract surgery is a major sight-giving operation that eye surgeons
perform, by removal of the opaque human lens and replacement with an
artificial intra-ocular lens implant.
Phacoemulsification is keyhole surgery with emulsification and
aspiration of cataract through a 2.8-3 mm incision, and placement of a
foldable intraocular lens through the same incision. This gives faster
rehabilitation and excellent results in trained hands.
LASIK (Laser assisted-in-situ keratomilieusis) is a type of
refractive surgery whereby an excimer laser (193 nm) is used to remodel the
corneal stroma, after lifting a partial thickness corneal flap made by a
microkeratome. Excimer laser heals tissue without causing damage to adjacent
stroma, in a finely controlled manner.
The
department of otolaryngology at Kalra Hospital specializes in the diagnosis
and treatment of disease and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and head
and neck.
The department of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) welcomes both
adult and paediatric patients in the areas of general otolaryngology, facial
neuropathy, cranio-facial surgery, cosmetic surgery, speech pathology and
audiology. It also offers comprehensive treatment for the head and neck
cancer. The department provides comprehensive programmes in the treatment of
a multitude of illnesses. Such programs include a number of
interdisciplinary teams of physicians and paramedical personnel, which have
been assembled to provide the most contemporary methods of diagnosing,
treating, and rehabilitating patients with diseases of the head and neck.
We provide care for general ear, nose and throat problems including
sinusitis, nasal infections and obstruction, sleep disorders, head and neck
pain, hearing problems, balance disorders, speech and swallowing disorders,
and congenital lesions.
Our
specialty divisions are the following:
