Other Corneal Services
Other Corneal Services
Corneal collagen cross-linking at Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj — the treatment that stops keratoconus from progressing. Timing decides the outcome.
30–60 min
Single outpatient session
Stops progression
The main goal of C3R
Teens & 20s
When keratoconus usually starts
Cornea mapping
Pentacam assessment
Medical Director and Chief Eye Surgeon, Neera Eye Centre & Laser Vision Pvt. Limited. LASIK, cataract and cornea transplant. 36+ years in practice. Fellow of L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. Pioneer of Excimer and LASIK in Delhi. Senior Consultant, Max Hospital.
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Why you can trust this page
The description of C3R Treatment for Keratoconus in Delhi on this page reflects how the service is offered at Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj, by the team led by Dr. Neera Agrawal.
Where a recovery time or a fee is not given as a fixed number, that is deliberate. Both depend on your examination, and both are explained before you decide.
This page is written for patients considering the service. It is general information, not a personalised treatment plan.
Service Overview
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea — normally a smooth, even dome — becomes thin and gradually bulges outward into a cone shape.
The signs are distinctive once you know them. Vision becomes blurred and distorted, not just weak. Your power changes every few months instead of every few years. Cylindrical (astigmatic) power keeps climbing. Glasses that were made recently already feel wrong. Lights streak and smear at night. It usually begins in the teens or early twenties, it often runs in families, and constant hard eye-rubbing makes it progress faster.
C3R (Corneal Collagen Cross-linking with Riboflavin) does one job, and does it well: it stops keratoconus from getting worse. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) drops are applied to the cornea and activated with controlled UV light, which strengthens the internal bonds in the corneal tissue and makes it structurally stiffer and stable.
Be clear about what C3R is and isn't. It stabilises the cornea — it is not primarily done to improve vision. That is exactly why timing is everything. The earlier it is done, the more good vision is locked in and preserved. Waiting is the one thing that costs keratoconus patients their sight. Untreated progressive keratoconus is a leading reason young people end up needing a corneal transplant.
What It Covers
Detailed topography and thickness measurement to confirm keratoconus and establish whether it is progressing.
Repeat scans compared against your earlier maps, since the decision to treat depends on change over time, not on a single reading.
Riboflavin drops applied to the cornea and activated with controlled UV light in a single outpatient session.
Once the cornea is stable, specialty contact lenses — scleral, hybrid or rigid gas permeable — restore functional vision in distorted corneas.
Small ring segments placed within the cornea can flatten the cone and improve vision in selected patients.
Who It Is For
Especially where the cylindrical power is climbing and every new pair of glasses feels wrong within months.
If scans show your cornea is continuing to steepen or thin, C3R is the treatment that stops it.
Keratoconus runs in families. If a sibling or parent has it, get your corneas mapped even if your vision feels normal.
Cost
The cost of C3R Treatment for Keratoconus in Delhi at Neera Eye Centre depends on your examination and the plan your eyes actually need. We confirm a written estimate at consultation, before anything is booked.
There is no single figure that fits every eye. The technique, whether one or both eyes are treated, and any other condition found on examination can change the plan.
Your scans, the treatment that suits your eye, and whether extra care is needed for a second condition. The written estimate lists what is included before a date is fixed.
How It Works
A Pentacam scan maps the shape and thickness of your cornea across thousands of points, confirming the diagnosis and the stage.
Under numbing drops, vitamin B2 drops are applied to the corneal surface over about 30 minutes so they soak fully into the tissue.
Controlled UV light is directed at the cornea. This is the step that creates the new bonds and stiffens the tissue.
A soft bandage contact lens is placed for a few days while the surface heals, along with a drop schedule.
Before and after
What the first days look like depends on whether this is a scan, medical treatment, or a procedure. At Neera Eye Centre we explain drops, precautions, and the review date before anything is scheduled.
Bring earlier reports, your current glasses, and a list of eye drops or medicines. Tell us about diabetes, allergies, blood thinners, and any recent redness or injury.
Follow the plan you are given — observation, drops, or a procedure date. Avoid rubbing the eye. Call us the same day if pain, redness, or blurred vision gets worse instead of settling.
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Timing
Come in when symptoms affect reading, driving, work, or comfort, or when another doctor has asked you to get this checked. You do not need to wait until a problem is severe.
A consultation is how we tell you whether this service is the right next step, or whether observation or a different treatment suits your eyes better.
Why Choose Us
Keratoconus is frequently missed. It is diagnosed as "just high cylindrical power" and treated with a new pair of glasses every six months — while the cornea keeps thinning underneath. At Neera Eye Centre, any young patient with rapidly changing cylindrical power is corneal-mapped rather than simply re-prescribed. Dr. Neera Agrawal completed her fellowship at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, and the centre manages the full keratoconus pathway — C3R, Intacs, specialty contact lenses, and DALK transplantation for advanced cases. That matters because keratoconus is not a one-visit condition. Being able to move a patient through every stage in the same centre, against the same baseline scans, is what keeps them off the transplant list.
Your surgical team
M.S. Ophthalmology · Fellow, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute. Pioneer in phaco and cataract surgery in Delhi, 36+ years of surgical experience.
MBBS, MD (Ophthalmology). Senior Squint Specialist trained at RP Centre, AIIMS New Delhi, with 33+ years in ophthalmology.
MBBS, MS – Ophthalmology. Vitreoretinal and cataract surgeon with 14 years of experience, including retina surgery, injections and lasers.
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Patients describe their experience at Neera Eye Centre. Their accounts are on the patient stories page.
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Neera Eye Care Hospital is rated 4.7 on Google, from 243 reviews.
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out of 5 · 243 Google reviews
3 months ago
I recently underwent Topography-guided PRK (Contoura) surgery here, and my experience was absolutely fantastic. I had a high cylindrical power (-3.25) and was honestly a bit nervous, but Dr. Neera agrawal and the entire staff made me feel completely at ease. They took the time to explain exactly why PRK was the safest and best option for me. The procedure was incredibly smooth, and my recovery is going exactly as they guided. The hospital is exceptionally clean, the staff is very cooperative, and the technology is top-notch. If you are considering getting rid of your glasses, I highly recommend dr. Neera and this hospital. Thank you for giving me a glass-free life!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When to call us immediately
Contact us on +91 8448448417 the same day, or go to the nearest eye casualty if you cannot reach us, if you notice any of the following.
Sight that was stable or improving and then declines.
Pain that builds rather than settles, especially with nausea.
Redness that spreads or deepens instead of fading.
Thick or coloured discharge, rather than mild watering.
A burst of floaters, flashes of light, or a curtain across your vision.
Rinse with clean water if a chemical has entered the eye, then come in immediately.
Disclaimer. This page is general information about care at Neera Eye Centre and does not replace a consultation. It is not a diagnosis, and it does not recommend a treatment for your eyes. Suitability, recovery, and cost differ from patient to patient and are confirmed on examination.
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