Kenia Eye Hospital
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Keratoconus treatment (corneal cross-linking)
Treatment that stops a thinning, cone-shaped cornea from getting worse, and helps sight with special lenses.
Pending doctor checkWhat it is
In corneal cross-linking, vitamin B2 (riboflavin) drops are put on the eye and then a measured ultraviolet light is shone on it. This strengthens the cornea and stops the cone from getting steeper. Special contact lenses or a lens implant may then improve sight.
Who needs it
Children and adults whose keratoconus is getting worse, seen on repeat corneal scans.
- Typical hospital stay
- No hospital stay: it is a day procedure. Your hospital confirms it for your case.
- Recovery time
- The eye is sore for a few days while the surface heals. Plan to stay in India for about a week for checks.
What affects the cost
Every patient gets their own estimate, in writing, from the hospital. These are the things that move it.
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The hospital and the city
Room types, equipment and running costs differ from one hospital to the next.
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The doctor
A surgeon's fee follows their experience and how complex the operation is.
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The technique and the materials
Keyhole or robotic surgery, and the make of any implant, can change the price.
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Your health
Other conditions, earlier treatment and the tests you need before treatment all count.
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How long you stay
Days in hospital, any time in intensive care and the weeks you spend recovering in India.
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What else you need
Physiotherapy, medicines to take home and follow-up visits are added only if your doctor asks for them.
The estimate is not final until the doctor has examined you in India. If anything changes, we explain it before you agree to it.
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Questions about this treatment
Will cross-linking bring back my sight?
Its main aim is to stop keratoconus from getting worse. Sight is then helped with lenses; the doctor explains what to expect for your eye.
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