Cornea Clinic
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front window of the eye that does most of its focusing, and corneal disease scatters or blocks light before it ever reaches the retina.
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What is Cornea Clinic?
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front window of the eye that does most of its focusing, and corneal disease scatters or blocks light before it ever reaches the retina.
Also known as: Corneal services · Corneal transplant assessment · Keratoplasty clinic
The cornea has no blood vessels — it must stay perfectly clear to work. That is also why it heals differently from other tissue and why corneal infections and injuries need prompt, specific treatment rather than a general antibiotic drop.
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Call 8583948238 or message on WhatsApp- Location
- Colonel Chowmuhani, Agartala
- Serving
- All 8 districts of Tripura
- Cashless
- TPA & insurance
Symptoms of corneal disease
- Pain, watering and marked sensitivity to light
- A white or grey spot visible on the coloured part of the eye
- Blurred vision that glasses do not fully correct
- A persistent feeling of something in the eye, worse on waking
- Redness concentrated around the edge of the cornea
- Recurrent episodes of sudden sharp pain on opening the eyes in the morning
What we manage here
- Bacterial, fungal and viral corneal infections
- Corneal injuries, foreign bodies and chemical burns
- Corneal scarring from old infection or trauma
- Corneal dystrophies and degenerations, including Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy
- Corneal decompensation and swelling after previous surgery
- Assessment and referral pathways for corneal transplantation (keratoplasty)
Treatment options at Wills Eye
Slit-lamp evaluation with staining
Fluorescein staining shows epithelial defects and ulcer margins that are otherwise invisible — the foundation of corneal diagnosis.
Corneal scraping and culture
For significant ulcers, the organism is identified before committing to prolonged therapy, because bacterial and fungal ulcers need entirely different drugs.
Corneal topography and pachymetry
Mapping shape and thickness to detect keratoconus, plan surgery and monitor progression.
Specular microscopy
Counts the inner endothelial cells that keep the cornea clear — important before cataract surgery in an eye with a compromised cornea.
Therapeutic contact lenses and surface care
Bandage lenses, lubrication and lid care to help a damaged surface heal.
What to expect — step by step
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History
Contact lens wear, injury with vegetable matter, previous herpes infection or recent surgery each point in a very different direction.
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Examination and staining
Detailed slit-lamp assessment with fluorescein, and photography where the lesion needs tracking.
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Investigation
Scraping, topography or specular counts as indicated by what is found.
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Treatment and close follow-up
Corneal conditions are reviewed at short intervals — sometimes daily — because they can change direction quickly.
Recovery & aftercare
Healing depends on which layer is involved. Surface abrasions close within days. Infections need weeks of intensive drops, sometimes hourly at first. Deeper scarring is permanent and, if it lies in the visual axis, may eventually require a transplant. Throughout, treatment is tapered on review — stopping antibiotic or steroid drops early is a common cause of relapse.
Why timing matters
One warning that applies to everyone: never use a steroid eye drop for a red or painful eye without an examination. In a viral or fungal corneal infection, steroids allow the organism to advance rapidly and can turn a treatable ulcer into a blinding one. Over-the-counter steroid drops cause real, avoidable corneal damage every year.
Cornea Clinic — frequently asked questions
Can a corneal scar be removed? +
Superficial scars can sometimes be smoothed with laser or a surface procedure. Deep, dense scars in the line of sight need a corneal transplant to restore vision.
Is corneal transplantation available in Tripura? +
We assess and prepare patients for keratoplasty and coordinate with eye banks and tertiary centres for the transplant itself, then manage the follow-up locally.
Why does my corneal problem keep coming back every few months? +
Recurrent morning pain often indicates recurrent corneal erosion, and repeated episodes of redness with reduced sensation may indicate herpetic disease. Both have specific long-term treatments.
Do I need to stop wearing contact lenses? +
During any corneal infection or inflammation, yes, completely — until you are told it is safe to restart, and usually with a new lens and case.
More in Cornea & Ocular Surface
This page is written for general information about cornea clinic and is not a substitute for examination and advice from a qualified eye doctor. Treatment recommendations depend on your individual findings.
Related treatments
Conditions and procedures often assessed alongside cornea clinic.
Keratoconus Treatment
Keratoconus is a progressive condition in which the cornea thins and bulges forward into a cone shape, distorting vision in a way that ordinary glasses cannot fully correct.
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Corneal Ulcer Treatment
A corneal ulcer is an open, infected sore on the clear front surface of the eye that can destroy corneal tissue within days and leave permanent scarring or blindness if not treated promptly.
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Dry Eye Treatment
Dry eye is a condition in which the eyes either produce too few tears or tears of poor quality, so the surface is inadequately protected and becomes gritty, burning and tired.
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