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EYE CARE 
The eye is the most significant and
precious part of our body. As much as 80% of what we perceive and learn
is achieved through vision. Being able to see clearly is the most
important factor that influences our capacity to lead and enjoy a normal
life. The Taj Medical Group have some of the Worlds most advanced,
dedicated eye care facilities, all fully equipped with the latest
diagnostic technologies, operating theatres and laser correction systems
led by highly experienced and well qualified Surgeons and Doctors to
provide evaluation, diagnostic and treatment for most eye conditions in
both and adults and children.
Our Services
We provide a comprehensive eye care service of evaluation, diagnostics
and treatment for most eye conditions - including 
- Vision correction - Prescription of glasses / contact lenses
- LASIK Surgery
- Assessment for intra-ocular pressure
- Diabetic/ hypertensive eye disease evaluations
- Neuro-ophthalmological evaluations
- Diagnosis and assessment of glaucoma
Our surgical facilities provide all varieties of anterior and
posterior segments surgeries, oculo-plastic surgery, correction of
squints, glaucoma's, complex and complicated retinal detachment
surgeries.
In addition to the conventional cataract-implant surgeries, we also
provide the sutureless, small incision surgeries, Phaco-emulsification
and foldable implant, also implant of bifocal and multi-focal lenses for
cataract patients.
Vision Correction Techniques
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The principle of correcting
refractive errors is to modify the refractive power: To decrease the
refractive power in a nearsighted person; and to increase it in a
farsighted person The most common techniques include:
- Spectacles
Spectacles are the most widely used and are universally
considered the most safe devices. However, for various reasons
many people find that spectacles are not necessarily the answer
to their vision problems. For example, they are not suitable for
people whose focusing problems differ greatly between one eye
and the other, they are not allowed in certain professions and
they are not practical for sports.
- Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses are another popular choice. They provide
convenience and are reasonably safe. However, they are not
risk-free. Users of contact lenses are more prone to infections
in the eye than the general population, even with proper care of
the lenses. Therefore, one must always consult an
ophthalmologist when planning to use contact lenses and strictly
follow the cleaning guidelines. Some people who are allergic to
the lens materials or the disinfecting solutions cannot use the
contact lenses.
Certain environments are prohibitive to the use of contact
lenses, such as very dusty or smoky surroundings, and so are
activities such as swimming.
- Refractive Surgery
Refractive Surgery has been developed as a means to correct
vision problems for people who cannot (or wish to) wear
spectacles or contact lenses. Refractive Surgery has been
continuously developed for decades, from Radial Keratotomy (RK)
to Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) which uses a type of laser
called an excimer laser to directly reshape the surface of the
cornea. Today, the Excimer Laser is being used in combination
with an instrument called the Microkeratome, in a surgical
procedure called Laser In-situ Keratomileusis (or LASIK).
Our hospitals use the most advanced state-of-the-art systems.
With over 85 years of distinction in eye care. we are proud to
have the first eye hospital in India to launch the 400 Hz laser.
ISO 9001:2000 certified with strict protocols on hygiene. LASIK
patients treated from over 48 countries. Our portfolio of
patients include members of Government, members of Consulates,
CEO"s of Fortune 500 companies, physicians from USA,
Bollywood stars, celebrities, models, airline crew, police
officers and navy personnel.
- Implantable Contact Lens
Implantable Collamer Lens or ICL is a special type of lens
designed to correct vision in the same way as contact lenses
except they are placed permanently in the eye. These Implantable
Collamer Lenses are often used to correct vision in patients
unsuitable for LASIK (thin corneas, high near-sightedness, etc).
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Focusing Eye Problems
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Clear vision is the result of
light being focused by the cornea and the crystalline lens on to the
retina. If the eye's focusing power does not correspond with its
length, the retina will not receive a clear, focused image, causing
a condition called Refractive Errors or Ametropia. This condition
can be categorized into the following forms :
- Myopia (Near sightedness)
Myopia is the result of refractive power that is too strong
in relation to the eye's length, from a cornea that is too
curved, or from an eye that is too long. Because of this,
the images of distant objects are focused on a plane in
front of the retina and become blurry on the retina, causing
the affected person to see more clearly up close than in the
distance.
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- Hyperopia (Far sightedness)
Hyperopia, also known as Hypermetropia, is the result of
refractive power that is too weak in relation to the eye's
length, from a cornea that is too flat, or from an eye that
is too short. As a result, the optical system is not able to
focus the images before the light rays reach the retina,
which then only receives a blurred image. Vision in the
distance is not clear, and the closer the objects, the
blurrier the image.
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- Astigmatism
Astigmatism is the result of the general inability of the
eye to clearly focus images from any distance, because of
uneven curvatures of the cornea. Instead of being spherical,
it is more similar to the side of an egg. This focusing
problem usually occurs along with nearsightedness, or inborn
farsightedness.
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- Presbyopia
Presbyopia is a general condition affecting those over 40
years of age, whereby the muscles used in focusing start to
lose the ability to change shape to focus on near objects.
This condition is usually confused with inborn
farsightedness (or hyperopia).
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Cataract Surgery
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