50-year-old Anil Eye Hospital is NOW in Thane !

The eyes are one of the most important sensory organs of the body, given to us by God to experience the beauties of nature. Hence, it is the duty of all of us to take proper care of these eyes throughout our lives. One of the most integral parts of eye care is the regular check-up. Based on your requirements, visiting your ophthalmologist once a year or once in six months can do wonders. Speaking about ophthalmologists, Thane is blessed to have Anil Eye Hospital in the city.

Dr Anagha Heroor, Director of Anil Eye Hospital, answers questions about the hospital, LASIK, and much more.

Tell us about Anil Eye Hospital.
Anil Eye Hospital is an ISO 9001:2015, NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals), and ASNH-accredited hospital. Having established ourselves in Dombivli, Kalyan, and Palava, we have opened our new branch in Thane. We are a state-of-the-art eye care centre where we provide affordable treatments for all eye problems. We have a well-trained and experienced medical staff.

What are the problems with contact lenses and eyeglasses?
There are several problems associated with the use of contact lenses and eyeglasses. For instance, if you are wearing contact lenses, you must take extra care when a strong wind blows or in case of dust particles in the air. Regarding eyeglasses, there is always a chance of you forgetting them, an accidental breaking of glasses, or a change in their power.

Can you tell us about cataract and the modern methods to treat it?
A cataract is a medical condition in which the eye’s lens becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision. You can quickly improve your vision with modern treatments. Nowadays, advanced phacoemulsification – ‘No injection, No Stitch, No Eye Pad,’ is used.

LASIK has been gaining popularity in recent times. Please throw some light on it.
LASIK laser treatment has become very popular in the last few years. It is used to get rid of glasses and contact lenses permanently. The results of LASIK laser surgery are excellent. The latest technology available in the field of LASIK has produced better results and made the treatment more reliable.

Generally, who opts for LASIK treatment?
LASIK treatment is preferred by those who want to permanently say goodbye to their eyeglasses and contact lenses, aspirants for the armed forces, air hostesses, sportspersons, photographers, and even prospective brides.

How long does LASIK laser treatment take? Is the procedure painful?
LASIK is a very safe treatment and does not cause any particular discomfort. The entire procedure does not take more than 10 minutes.

What are the different eye care services provided by Anil Eye Hospital?
Retinal services, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma clinic, cornea clinic, paediatric ophthalmology, squint and oculoplasty clinic, cataract clinic, bladeless Lasik, Lasik surgery, and PHAKIC IOL surgery.

Is myopia serious in children?
There has been an increase in myopic cases among children due to excessive usage of computers, television, etc. The screen time of children has seen an upward trend, especially post-COVID-19. At Anil Eye Hospital, we offer paediatric eye care services and treat myopia in children.

Dry Eyes have become common. What are the modern treatments for treating dry eyes?
A person of any age can face the problem of dry eyes. It is more common among computer users, people with diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid, and women after hitting menopause. Eye drops are given to the patients. At Anil Eye Hospital, we treat dry eyes with the latest Italian methods, including Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatment.

What are the unique services at Thane Centre?
We have a unique cornea clinic which specialises in various disorders of the cornea like keratoconus, corneal infections, corneal transplant, speciality contact lenses, etc. Dr Deepali Singhal, the Medical Director and Chief Consultant at Anil Eye Hospital, Thane branch, is a well-trained and skilled cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon.

Anil Eye Hospital is fully equipped with state-of-the-art machines required for eye treatments. Over the last 50 years, the hospital, founded by Dr Uma Heroor, has cured many eye-related problems of lakhs of patients in and around Dombivli and Kalyan. With its new branch in Thane, the Thanekars can also avail of its impeccable services.