Cataract Surgery
A cataract clouds the natural lens of the eye, blurring vision and eventually causing significant sight loss. Our surgeons perform state-of-the-art phacoemulsification — a small-incision, sutureless technique — combined with premium intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
- Phacoemulsification (Phaco) — micro-incision, sutureless
- Monofocal, multifocal & toric IOL implantation
- Day-care surgery — same-day discharge
- Management of complex and mature cataracts
- Second-eye surgery planning
LASIK & Refractive Surgery
Malabar Eye Hospital was the first centre in the Malabar region to introduce LASIK surgery. We continue to lead refractive care with the latest laser platforms for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism correction.
- LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)
- SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)
- PRK / LASEK for thin corneas
- Comprehensive pre-LASIK screening & candidacy evaluation
- Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) for high prescriptions
Medical & Surgical Retina
The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye — damage here can lead to permanent vision loss. Our vitreoretinal specialists provide comprehensive medical and surgical management of the full spectrum of retinal disease.
- Diabetic retinopathy — screening, laser & anti-VEGF injections
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Retinal detachment surgery — scleral buckling & vitrectomy
- Retinal vein & artery occlusions
- Macular hole and epiretinal membrane surgery
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening
Glaucoma
Often called the "silent thief of sight," glaucoma damages the optic nerve — usually without pain or early symptoms. Early detection and consistent management are essential to preserve vision. Our glaucoma clinic offers advanced diagnostic imaging and a full range of treatment options.
- Visual field testing & OCT nerve fibre analysis
- Intraocular pressure monitoring
- Medical management — topical and oral agents
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
- Glaucoma filtration surgery (trabeculectomy)
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
Paediatric Eye Care
Children's eyes are still developing — an undetected problem can permanently affect vision if not treated early. Our paediatric ophthalmology unit provides expert, child-friendly consultations from infancy through teenage years.
- Amblyopia (lazy eye) — patching and optical therapy
- Squint (strabismus) — glasses, botulinum, surgical correction
- Refractive errors — myopia management, orthokeratology
- Paediatric cataract and glaucoma
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening
- Vision screening for school-age children
Cornea & Oculoplasty
Our cornea specialists manage diseases of the front of the eye, while our oculoplastic surgeons address conditions of the eyelids, orbit, and tear drainage system — combining functional and cosmetic outcomes.
- Corneal transplantation — PKP, DSAEK, DMEK
- Keratoconus — collagen cross-linking (CXL)
- Pterygium excision with graft
- Dry eye disease — diagnosis & treatment
- Eyelid surgery — ptosis, entropion, ectropion
- Orbital and lacrimal (tear duct) surgery
- Contact lens clinic — scleral & RGP fitting