Ophthalmology - SJS Hospital

Ophthalmology

Clear Vision, Compassionate Care—Right in Your Community

Your eyes are precious, and eye problems can be frightening. Whether it’s blurry vision, cataracts clouding your sight, or an eye emergency, SJS Hospital’s Ophthalmology department brings expert eye care to your doorstep—combining advanced diagnostic technology with experienced specialists, all at costs that make quality eye care accessible to everyone.

Comprehensive Eye Care from Routine to Advanced

 From simple eye check-ups and glasses prescriptions to cataract surgeries and treatment of complex eye diseases—our ophthalmology specialists handle the complete spectrum of eye care. No need to travel to distant eye hospitals or pay premium prices for basic eye health.

Advanced Diagnostic Equipment

Accurate eye diagnosis requires sophisticated equipment. Our ophthalmology department is equipped with modern diagnostic instruments that enable precise evaluation of your eye health, from the front surface to the back of your retina.

Comprehensive Eye Care Services

Diagnostic: Complete eye examinations, vision testing and refraction, eye pressure measurement (glaucoma screening), retinal examination, slit lamp examination, visual field testing, color vision testing, pediatric eye examinations, diabetic retinopathy screening.

Medical: Eye infection treatment (conjunctivitis, styes), dry eye management, allergic eye conditions, glaucoma management, diabetic eye disease treatment, age-related macular degeneration care, uveitis, eye injury evaluation.

Surgical: Cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation, pterygium removal, chalazion/stye removal, minor eyelid surgeries, foreign body removal, corneal procedures, glaucoma surgeries.

Optical: Eye power testing, eyeglass prescription, contact lens prescription and fitting, pediatric vision correction, reading glasses for presbyopia, computer vision syndrome management.

Common Eye Conditions We Treat

Vision Problems: Blurry/decreased vision, nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia, sudden vision loss, double vision.

Cataracts: Age-related cataracts, progressive vision clouding, difficulty with night driving, glare and halos, cataract surgery evaluation and care.

Glaucoma: High eye pressure monitoring, optic nerve damage assessment, visual field loss evaluation, medical management, surgical intervention when needed.

Retinal Conditions: Diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal tears/detachment, floaters and flashes.

Infections and Inflammation: Conjunctivitis (pink eye), styes and chalazion, corneal infections, eyelid infections, allergic conjunctivitis, chronic red/irritated eyes.

Common Problems: Dry eyes, watery eyes, eye pain, foreign body sensation, pterygium, itchy/burning eyes, eye strain, eyelid problems.

Pediatric: Childhood vision screening, lazy eye (amblyopia), crossed eyes (strabismus), refractive errors, eye infections, congenital problems.

 

Special Focus: Cataract Surgery

 Comprehensive cataract evaluation, modern surgery techniques, intraocular lens implantation, quick relatively painless procedures, same-day or short-stay surgery, post-operative care, significant improvement in vision and quality of life.

Coverage Under Government Schemes

Cataract surgeries and many eye procedures are covered under MJPJAY—complete treatment including surgery, IOL, medications, and follow-up care at no cost for eligible patients.

Diabetic Eye Care

 Regular diabetic retinopathy screening, early detection, treatment to prevent vision loss, coordination with Medicine department. If you have diabetes, regular eye check-ups aren’t optional—they’re essential to saving your sight.

Emergency Eye Care—24/7

 Eye injuries and trauma, chemical burns, sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, foreign objects, acute angle-closure glaucoma, eye infections with severe symptoms, flash burns. Don’t delay—permanent vision loss can occur within hours.

Pediatric Eye Care

 School-age vision screening, early detection of refractive errors, amblyopia (lazy eye) treatment, strabismus evaluation, vision therapy, eyeglass prescription. Early detection and treatment can prevent lifelong issues.