KMC Eye and Skin Hospital

Our doctors are dedicated to managing conditions affecting the cornea and the anterior segment of the eye, including conjunctiva, sclera, iris, ciliary body and lens. Our subspecialists concentrate on the treatment of corneal infections, corneal dystrophies, and eye injuries.

While cataracts are a very common eye condition, particularly among older adults, they adversely affect a patient’s ability to see and quality of life. Patients benefit from our specialists in the treatment of cataracts, helping them decide the best solution amongst the various treatment options. We at KMC are highly trained in performing cataract surgery, favouring and suggesting less invasive treatment options for the mild cases.

The timely and correct treatment of glaucoma can prevent blindness. Our expertise lies in glaucoma diagnosis, treatment, prevention and research. Through attentive care, we help patients proactively manage glaucoma to ensure that they retain as much vision as possible.

Treating the developing eye requires an ophthalmologist experienced in pediatric care. Our highly trained pediatric ophthalmologists understand the unique eye care needs of children. From premature babies to teenagers, our paediatric ophthalmologists combine the latest techniques with the deepest experience in the care of eye disorders in children.

We offer solutions for vision correction and freedom from glasses. We provide our patients with cutting-edge technology solutions and educate them on the safest methods available.

The retina is a highly important structure in Ophthalmology, and we are dedicated to providing solutions to the problems affecting the retina.

These three conditions differ in their aetiology and are commonly confused with one another. Wart is a viral infection and is commonly seen in children. It is highly infectious and thus the possibility of having more than one patient in the same family is high. Skin tag is a benign over growth of the skin and is commonly associated with weight gain, diabetes or may just be hereditary. Mole which is called a “Nevus” in medical terminology is a collection of the pigment cells called ‘melanocytes’. They are usually harmless but may rarely be cancerous.

All these three lesions can be easily cauterised as an outpatient procedure.

Treatment of acne includes chemical peels and intense pulse light (IPL) therapy. Acne scars can be either hypertrophic or atrophic. Depending on the type of scars, we can treat them with chemical peels, dermaroller, microdermabrasion, lasers.

Various hyper pigmented conditions like melasma, post inflammatory pigmentation, freckles, nevus of Ota, macular amyloidosis, lichen planus pigmentosus and many others can be treated with chemical peels and lasers (Nd:YAG).

Depigmented conditions like Vitiligo/ Leukoderma can be treated using phototherapy, micropigmentation and various other Vitiligo surgeries

Hyperhidrosis means excessive sweating which makes the patient feel uncomfortable. The condition may be generalized or localized and can be due to a variety of causes. Treatments such as Iontophoresis, Botox injectables are now available.

Keloid is a raised scar, commonly seen on the chest, shoulder, back and ear. It is due to extra scar tissue growth and extends beyond the wound margins. Not everyone has a tendency for keloid. These can be treated with intra-lesion steroid injections, cryosurgery, intense pulse light (IPL).

Hair loss on the scalp is a very common complaint and can be due to various causes. Male pattern baldness is usually genetic and hormonal. This can be treated with PRP injections where hair growth will be promoted. Micropigmentation can also be tried for immediate cover up of an area.

Aging is a gradual process where sun plays a very important role and so some intrinsic factors. Signs of aging include fine lines and wrinkles, disturbance in pigmentation, dryness among many others. This can be prevented with regular treatment sessions with electroporation which infuses antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and other chemicals for an even skin tone and supple skin. Other treatment options include PRP injections, microdermabrasion, a combination of the two, popularly known as “Vampire Facial”, lasers and RF tightening for skin, chemical peels to even out skin dyspigmentation.