
Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology at KEM Hospital has a well-equipped Out Patient Department (OPD), setup with the latest equipment. Our department has attained the status of postgraduate training centre in Ophthalmology. In addition to our clinics and camps, we have a deep interest in servicing the rural community in India. Our Vadu hospital that services 22 villages, performs several cataract surgeries.
Services include : |
---|
General Ophthalmic evaluation |
Diabetic retinopathy screening |
ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) screening and treatment |
Cataract services with different types of intraocular and premium lenses (Monofocal, Toric, Multifocal, Trifocal and EDOF) |
Topical phacoemulsification services |
Paediatric Ophthalmic services |
Cornea services |
Vitreo-Retina services |
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive services |
Neuro Ophthalmology services |
Ophthalmic ultrasound |
Ophthalmic visual field |
Glaucoma diagnosis and management services |
BOTOX treatment |
Special Clinics and Camps
- Cornea Clinic
- Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinic
- Oculoplasty Clinic
- Vitreo Retina Clinic
- ROP Clinic
- Glaucoma Clinic
Cataract Detection Camps
We conduct free cataract detection camps every 3 months. Selected patients are operated for cataract with intraocular lens implant for free or at a concessional rate, thus helping the underprivileged patients to restore their eye sight.
Optometry Services
We also provide optometry and assessment services by an optometrist at the Ophthalmology OPD every Wednesday from 1 PM to 3 PM.