ALMAS HOSPITAL
Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology department at Almas Hospital comprises an experienced team of the best eye specialists in Kerala. With state-of-the-art theatre facilities and using the most sophisticated technology in the industry, we offer a comprehensive range of eye care services, including cataract surgery, premium intraocular lens implants, retinal surgeries etc. We diagnose and treat glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, pediatric ophthalmology issues, infectious disorders and more. While we pride ourselves on our technical expertise and range of eye care services, it is our passion for improving lives that drives us. We strive to build genuine, long-term connections with our patients and help them achieve and maintain the gift of a clear, healthy vision.
Clinics in ophthalmology
Department of Vitreo Retina and UVEA
Vitreoretinal diseases often vary in symptoms and severity. Some of the diagnoses are more common and easily treatable, while others are not tough to diagnose and often require complex treatment plans. The vitreoretinal unit in Almas Hospital is the busiest in Malappuram. We have the best ophthalmologists and vitreoretinal surgeons in Kerala ready to provide the most advanced procedures to prevent vision loss.
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Department of Pediatric Opthalmology & Strabismus
Children are susceptible to all eye infections and disorders that occur in adults. The Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Almas Hospital provides medical and surgical eye care for children as well as strabismus management for both children and adults. Schedule your appointment with one of our expert eye specialists in Kottakkal for the most innovative, safe, and advanced pediatric eye treatments available.
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Department of Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology
Oculoplasty and Oncology, a distinct subspecialty handles anomalies of eyelids, lacrimal system, extraocular structures, bony orbit, and other ocular structures. The Oculoplasty Department of Almas is renowned for performing complex medical and cosmetic corrective surgeries in Kerala. Our team members are among the most skilled specialists in Malappuram, with extensive experience treating a range of conditions including eye cancers.
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Department of Ocular Trauma
Ocular trauma is one of the most under-recognized causes of vision loss or blindness. Eye injuries can be very complex, sometimes requiring complicated trauma care across teams of multiple subspecialists. At Almas, standing ready to treat, even the toughest cases, is a team comprising the best ophthalmologists and surgeons in Kerala. The ocular trauma care is equipped with comprehensive trauma care and rehabilitation services including:
Department of Cornea
Corneal disorders are a major cause of blindness all over the world, second to cataracts in overall importance. A range of disorders or inflammation affects the transparency of the cornea and causes corneal blindness. Our team included the best eye surgeons in Kerala.
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Department of Medical Glaucoma
One of the leading causes of blindness in the world, glaucoma affects millions of people a year, yet only about half of those with the condition know they’re affected. There’s no cure for glaucoma, but it can be successfully managed by the team of eye care specialists at Almas Hospital, Kottakkal. Early detection is crucial to successful treatment so make an appointment with our team of ophthalmologists.
The Department of Medical Glaucoma at Almas Hospital, Malappuram offers:
Department of Cataract Surgery
Almost one-quarter of all Indians over the age of 40 have cataracts, and by the age of 65-75, about 50% of the population is affected. Fortunately, state-of-the-art technology coupled with many years of experience, allow our team of cataract specialists in Kottakkal to perform microincision cataract surgery so you can see again. If you have cloudy or distorted vision, and you’re over 40 years old, it could be a cataract. Schedule your appointment today.
Theatre Facilities and Equipments
The operation theatre is like the heart of an eye hospital. At Almas Hospital, not only we have the best eye specialists in Kerala but as well a well-equipped operation theatre that allows surgical procedures to be carried out efficiently under conditions that maximize the safety and comfort of our patients.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you wear glasses or contact lenses and are over 60 years old, you should visit an expert eye care specialist every year or as suggested by the doctor. If you do not require any vision correction and are between 18 and 60 years old, you are recommended to visit an ophthalmologist once a year.
Not necessarily. Not every patient with an increased eye pressure develops glaucoma. For more details, talk to our team of eye care specialists in Kottakkal, Malappuram.
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries with a very high success rate of approximately 99%. Most healing and vision recovery occurs within 7days. Though there is a small chance of complications such as infection, bleeding, and loss of vision, most complications are treatable.
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