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Corneal Infection (Keratitis) Treatment in Gurgaon

Keratitis is inflammation or infection of the cornea, and it needs prompt treatment to protect your sight. If your eye is red, painful, watering and sensitive to light — particularly if you wear contact lenses — see a cornea specialist quickly. At Dayal Eye Centre, we identify the cause and start targeted treatment before it progresses to an ulcer or scarring.

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Slit-lamp examination of an infected cornea (keratitis) at Dayal Eye Centre
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Surgeries performed at the centre
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Understanding the Condition

What Is Keratitis, and What Causes It?

Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea, which may or may not involve infection. Infectious keratitis is caused by bacteria, viruses (such as herpes), fungi or parasites, while non-infectious keratitis can follow injury, dryness or contact-lens overwear. If infection goes deep, it can become a corneal ulcer.

Contact-lens wearers, people with eye injuries (including from farming or dust), and those with a weak ocular surface are most at risk. The key is not to ignore a persistently red, painful eye.

Common Causes

Bacteria — the most common cause of infectious keratitis.

Viruses, such as herpes simplex.

Fungi — often after injury with plant or organic matter.

Parasites, including Acanthamoeba (linked to contact-lens use).

Injury, dust or a scratch to the eye surface.

Contact-lens overwear, sleeping in lenses or poor hygiene.

Most at risk: contact-lens wearers, eye injuries (including farming or dust), and a weak ocular surface.

Symptoms

What Are the Symptoms?

Keratitis usually comes on over hours to a few days and does not settle on its own. If you notice any of these — particularly together — get your eye examined.

A red, painful eye.

Sensitivity to light.

Watering or discharge.

Blurred vision.

A feeling of something in the eye.

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Don’t wait it out: A painful red eye that isn’t settling — especially in a contact-lens wearer — should be seen the same day. Remove your lenses and call +91 81786 39701.

Treatment Pathway

How We Treat Corneal Infection

Treatment depends on identifying the cause quickly, then hitting it with targeted anti-infective therapy while the cornea is protected and closely watched.

1

Examination & Testing

A slit-lamp assessment and, where needed, a corneal scraping to identify the exact organism — so treatment is targeted rather than guessed.

2

Targeted Anti-Infective Drops

Antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal or antiparasitic treatment, matched to the cause and started promptly.

3

Close Monitoring

Frequent review to confirm the infection is clearing and has not deepened into a corneal ulcer, with treatment adjusted as it responds.

4

Surgery If Needed

In severe cases that scar or perforate the cornea, a corneal transplant may be required to protect and restore the eye.

Outcomes depend on how early treatment starts and the organism involved. Treatment aims to clear the infection and limit scarring; individual results vary — consult with our doctors promptly.

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Keratitis Treatment Cost in Gurgaon

Indicative, subject to consultation — keratitis care overlaps corneal-ulcer treatment, and the exact plan depends on whether it is managed medically or surgically.

TreatmentRange
Corneal infection / ulcer treatment (medical / surgical)₹10,000 – ₹60,000
Cashless Insurance & TPAs
Easy EMI
Government Schemes (CGHS · ECHS · Ayushman Bharat)

Indicative starting-from ranges (from the centre’s Verified Clinical Data 2024–2025), subject to consultation and examination; insurance/scheme coverage varies by policy.

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Sub-Specialist Cornea Care Under One NABH-Accredited Roof

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Cornea sub-specialist care from an Aravind-trained cornea surgeon — not a generalist.

Full front-of-eye capability under one NABH-accredited roof — diagnostics, medical management and corneal surgery, with three modular operation theatres.

20+ years and 1.2 lakh+ surgeries of institutional experience.

Affordable, supported access — cashless insurance, Easy EMI and government schemes.

Our Team

Meet Our Cornea Specialist

Dr. Hem Shah, Cornea Specialist at Dayal Eye Centre
Cornea & Anterior Segment

Dr. Hem Shah

MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology) · Cornea & Anterior Segment, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai

Cornea & Phaco surgeon skilled in corneal cross-linking (CXL), corneal transplantation (keratoplasty), pterygium surgery and dry-eye management — with expertise in managing ocular infection.

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808 B, Galaxy Road, Sector 15 Part 2, Near 32nd Avenue, Gurgaon, Haryana 122001 (just off NH-48, beside 32nd Avenue; nearest metro IFFCO Chowk, Yellow Line).

Monday–Saturday, 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM · Sunday closed (please confirm current timings).

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

It can be — infectious keratitis can deepen into a corneal ulcer and scar the cornea, threatening vision, if not treated promptly. Caught early, most cases clear well with targeted drops. A persistently red, painful eye should be examined quickly.

Keratitis is inflammation/infection of the cornea; a corneal ulcer is an open sore that can develop if infection breaks down the corneal surface. Keratitis treated early often prevents an ulcer forming.

Yes — contact-lens overwear, sleeping in lenses, or poor hygiene are common causes. If your eye is red and painful, remove your lenses immediately and get it checked the same day; bring your lenses and case.

By identifying the cause (often with a corneal scraping) and using targeted anti-infective drops — antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal or antiparasitic — with close monitoring. Severe, scarring cases may occasionally need surgery.

Treatment is medically necessary and often covered, particularly if admission or surgery is required, subject to your policy. We offer cashless options and Easy EMI.

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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