Ophthalmology

CritiCare Asia Hospitals, an eye hospital in Kurla, Mumbai, offers care for eye conditions across all age groups.

Ophthalmology

Eye Hospital in Kurla, Mumbai

Eye problems appear at every age, from a child who squints to an older adult whose vision has begun to cloud. CritiCare Asia Hospitals in Kurla is an eye hospital in Mumbai where care moves through clear stages: assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Our ophthalmologists begin with a detailed eye examination and add specialised testing only where the case calls for it. The aim is to protect and restore sight now, and to deal with whatever is putting it at risk over the long term. Each step of ophthalmology treatment is explained in plain terms, including what it involves, what it is likely to cost and how insurance fits in.

Conditions We Treat

  • Cataract
    clouding of the natural lens that causes blurred, dim or glare-prone vision and makes daily tasks harder over time
  • Glaucoma
    damage to the optic nerve, often linked to raised pressure inside the eye, which can narrow vision gradually and without early warning
  • Corneal disease
    scarring, thinning or clouding of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, which may need a corneal transplant (keratoplasty) when vision cannot be restored otherwise
  • Retinal conditions
    problems of the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and retinal detachment
  • Age-related macular degeneration
    gradual damage to the macula, the part of the retina that gives sharp central vision
  • Children's eye problems
    refractive errors, lazy eye and retinopathy of prematurity in premature babies
  • Dry eye
    too few tears, or tears that evaporate too fast, leaving the eyes burning, gritty and inflamed
  • Eye movement disorders and squint
    eyes that do not move together or steadily, or that turn in, out, up or down
  • Proptosis (bulging eyes)
    forward displacement of the eye, most often linked to thyroid eye disease

Treatments & Procedures

  • Cataract surgery
    removal of the clouded lens and replacement with an artificial lens
  • Keratoplasty (corneal transplant)
    replacement of a damaged cornea with healthy donor tissue
  • Glaucoma treatment
    pressure-lowering care, with the method chosen according to the type and stage of the disease
  • Retinal laser
    used for diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears
  • Vitreoretinal surgery
    including buckle procedures and complex vitrectomy, for retinal detachment and advanced retinal disease
  • Anti-VEGF injections and photodynamic therapy
    for the wet form of macular degeneration and selected cases
  • Children's eye treatment
    spectacles, patching for lazy eye, and timely screening and treatment for retinopathy of prematurity
  • Dry eye management
    lubricating drops, lid hygiene, treatment of blocked oil glands and punctal plugs (tiny plugs that keep tears from draining away) when needed
  • Squint surgery and eye movement care
    prisms, medication or eye muscle surgery, depending on the cause
  • Orbital decompression
    surgery for proptosis when vision or comfort is at risk

Meet Our Specialists

The ophthalmology team assesses each case through detailed history-taking, a careful examination and, where relevant, retinal or corneal assessment before recommending a path. Findings are explained simply by eye specialists in Kurla, so patients and families know what is happening and why an option is suggested. Decisions follow what each eye needs, not a fixed protocol.

Why Choose CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla for Eye Care

Early symptoms of eye disease often look alike, while causes and urgency differ widely. A blur may be a simple refractive error or a condition that needs prompt treatment, so care is built around finding the cause. Where medicines, glasses or laser are enough, they come first. Where surgery is needed, the reasoning is explained before any decision. Our approach includes:

  • Careful examination, with further tests where the case calls for them
  • Comprehensive eye care in Mumbai covering the front of the eye, the retina, children's eyes and the eye socket
  • Surgery considered only when other measures will not protect or restore vision
  • A clear explanation of costs and insurance before treatment is planned
  • Regular reviews for long-term conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
  • Screening and follow-up for children, since early problems respond best

Book an Eye Consultation in Kurla

If blurred vision, eye pain, floaters, double vision, or a child's squint is affecting daily life, book an eye check-up with eye doctors in Kurla at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla. Many eye conditions are easier to manage when found early.

Frequently Asked Questions

See one if you notice blurred or distorted vision, floaters, flashes of light, a shadow across your sight, eye pain, redness that does not settle, or double vision. People with diabetes, a family history of glaucoma, or age over 40 benefit from regular check-ups even without symptoms.

Not always. A mild cataract may be monitored. Surgery is usually advised when the cloudiness starts to interfere with reading, driving or recognising faces.

No. Damage to the optic nerve cannot be reversed, which is why early detection matters. Treatment protects the vision that remains and slows further loss.

Damage to the retinal blood vessels from long-standing high blood sugar. It often causes no early symptoms, so people with diabetes need a dilated eye examination at least yearly, or as advised.

Rarely. A persistent squint can lead to a lazy eye if untreated, so early assessment matters. Treatment may include glasses, patching, eye exercises or, sometimes, surgery.

Often, yes, because glaucoma is long-term. Drops are the usual first step, and your doctor will review whether laser or surgery is needed if pressure stays high.

Dilating drops allow a clear view of the retina and optic nerve. They can blur near vision and increase light sensitivity for some hours, so it is safer to have someone with you.

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