Cataract is the leading cause of bilateral blindness in India. It has been reported that Cataract is responsible for 50-80% of bilateral blindness in the country. Cataract formation is a natural part of the ageing process. Even though vision lost due to cataract can be restored through a simple and minor procedure, it still remains one of the significant causes of curable blindness.

The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front part of the eye – a thin, clear, spherical layer of tissue on the surface of the eye that provides a window for light to pass through. It provides most of the eye’s optical power. In a healthy eye, the cornea bends or refracts light rays so they focus precisely on the retina in the back of the eye.

At Goutami, Glaucoma Screening is done for all patients. Dilated fundus examination and intraocular pressure measurement are part of the protocol of out-patient examination procedure. Glaucoma Diagnostics The Institute has some of the latest equipment to detect Glaucoma early, viz., Ocular Coherence Tomograpghy Visual Field Analyser GDx 11 Laser and Surgical Management The laser procedure required for closed or narrow angle glaucoma are routinely done and the Institute is known for handling complicated glaucoma surgical procedures, viz.