Other Corneal Services

Other Corneal Services

Corneal infection

Urgent care for corneal ulcers and keratitis at Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj — scrape, identify, treat. Do not wait out a painful white spot.

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Corneal infection at Neera Eye Centre, Delhi

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Painful white spots are not routine slots

Scrape

Sample before guessing the bug

Intensive drops

Hourly treatment when needed

Lenses off

Wear stops until the cornea is clear

Written by Dr. Neera Agrawal

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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Where this information comes from

The description of Corneal infection 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

Corneal infection

What is Corneal infection?

A corneal infection (keratitis) is an ulcer or infiltrate on the front window of the eye. It can scar permanently in days.

Contact lenses, a fingernail, agricultural injury, or a cold-sore virus are common starts. Pain, redness, light fear and a white or grey spot are the clues — not “just dryness”.

We stain, scrape when needed, and start intensive drops. Bacteria, fungus and Acanthamoeba are not the same medicine.

We will not patch a discharging ulcer and send you home with a cosmetic antibiotic. Severe thinning may still need glue, a membrane or later a transplant. That is salvage, not failure of “trying drops a bit longer”.

What It Covers

What Corneal infection includes

Urgent exam

Stain and microscope look at size, depth and perforation risk.

Scrape and culture

When the ulcer is significant or not typical.

Targeted drops

Bacterial, fungal, viral or amoebic regimens — not one bottle for all.

Daily review

Until the ulcer is clearly shrinking.

Scar planning

Once quiet, glasses, a specialty lens or a graft if the window stays opaque.

Who It Is For

Who Corneal infection is for

Contact lens wearers with a red painful eye

Especially after sleeping in lenses or water exposure.

A visible white spot

On the cornea, with watering and light sensitivity.

Injury with vegetable matter

Thorns, sugarcane, soil — fungus must be considered.

Cost

Cost of Corneal infection

How much does Corneal infection cost?

The cost of Corneal infection 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.

What changes the price

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

How Corneal infection works

1

Stop the lens

Out immediately. Bring the case if you still have it.

2

Map the ulcer

Size, depth, hypopyon, thinning.

3

Scrape then treat

Samples first when they will change therapy, then intensive drops.

4

Watch daily

Worse at 48 hours means the drug or the diagnosis changes.

5

Scar clinic

After healing, vision plans — not during active infection.

Before and after

Before your visit, and afterwards

What should I expect with Corneal infection?

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.

Before you come in

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.

After you are seen

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

When should you consider Corneal infection?

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

Why patients choose Neera Eye Centre

Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj, is a cornea clinic that already manages ulcers, specialty lenses and 5,000+ transplants. Infection care is identification and intensity. We will not keep a failed antibiotic going for comfort while the ulcer expands.

Your surgical team

The surgeons who will treat you

Dr. Neera Agrawal

M.S. Ophthalmology · Fellow, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute. Pioneer in phaco and cataract surgery in Delhi, 36+ years of surgical experience.

Dr. Amit Gupta

MBBS, MD (Ophthalmology). Senior Squint Specialist trained at RP Centre, AIIMS New Delhi, with 33+ years in ophthalmology.

Dr. Suneel Kumar

MBBS, MS – Ophthalmology. Vitreoretinal and cataract surgeon with 14 years of experience, including retina surgery, injections and lasers.

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What patients say about their care

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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Shivam Dhama

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

Questions patients ask us

When to call us immediately

Signs that need urgent attention

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.

Vision getting worse

Sight that was stable or improving and then declines.

Increasing pain

Pain that builds rather than settles, especially with nausea.

Growing redness

Redness that spreads or deepens instead of fading.

Discharge from the eye

Thick or coloured discharge, rather than mild watering.

New flashes or a shadow

A burst of floaters, flashes of light, or a curtain across your vision.

Injury or a chemical splash

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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B-99, Bharat Ram Road, Opp. Commercial School, Darya Ganj, New Delhi – 110002, India

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