The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped outer layer that covers the front of the eye and focuses light so you can see. Because it is exposed, it is vulnerable to infection, injury, drying and inherited change — and because it is central to focusing, any damage can affect vision.
See a cornea specialist promptly if you have redness, eye pain, light sensitivity, watering, or blurred vision that doesn’t clear — and urgently for a painful red eye with discharge, which can be a corneal ulcer.
Redness and eye pain
Sensitivity to light
Watering or discharge
Blurred or distorted vision
A white spot on the cornea (possible ulcer)Urgent
Our cornea service covers the full range of front-of-eye disease — explore each condition, or consult our specialist to know your options.
A thinning, cone-shaped cornea — treated with corneal cross-linking and specialised lenses.
KNOW MOREGritty, tired, watery eyes — diagnosed and managed for lasting relief.
KNOW MOREA painful open sore on the cornea that needs prompt treatment to protect your sight.
KNOW MOREInfection or inflammation of the cornea, treated medically before it can scar.
KNOW MOREThe full range of corneal disease — diagnosed, staged and treated by our cornea service.
KNOW MOREInherited clouding of the cornea — monitored and treated as it progresses.
KNOW MOREA fleshy growth on the eye surface — removed with graft surgery to reduce recurrence.
KNOW MOREReplacing diseased corneal tissue for advanced corneal damage or scarring.
KNOW MORETreatment is matched to the condition, from drops to surgery.
| Treatment | What it’s for |
|---|---|
| Medical therapy | Drops and medicines for dry eye, infection and inflammation. |
| Corneal cross-linking (CXL) | Halting the progression of keratoconus. |
| Pterygium surgery with graft | Removing a pterygium and reducing recurrence. |
| Lamellar / endothelial transplant (DALK, DSEK/DMEK) | Replacing only the diseased corneal layer. |
| Full-thickness transplant (PK) | Advanced scarring or damage. |
Suitability depends on a detailed examination. Individual results vary with the condition, its stage and healing. Consult with our doctors for a plan built around your eyes.
Indicative starting-from ranges (per eye, subject to consultation).
| Procedure | Range |
|---|---|
| Corneal cross-linking (CXL) | ₹25,000 – ₹45,000 |
| Pterygium surgery (with graft) | ₹15,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Corneal transplant (DALK/DSEK/DMEK/PK) | ₹50,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Corneal ulcer treatment | ₹10,000 – ₹60,000 |
Indicative starting-from ranges (from the centre’s Verified Clinical Data 2024–2025), subject to consultation and examination; insurance/scheme coverage varies by policy.
See the full cornea treatment cost breakdownCornea & Phaco surgeon skilled in corneal cross-linking (CXL), corneal transplantation (keratoplasty), pterygium surgery and dry-eye management.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Hem Shah, MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology) — Cornea & Anterior Segment, Aravind Eye Hospital · Last reviewed: 29 July 2026 · Editorial Policy