Sankara Eye Hospital, Jaipur, successfully restored the vision of a 21-year-old student, Kajal (name changed), who presented with a severe fungal corneal ulcer after resorting to home remedies and over-the-counter eye drops. The young woman had lost 95% of her
vision and was at risk of losing her eye permanently.What began as a minor irritation in her right eye had escalated into fungal keratitis, a serious corneal infection that can cause irreversible blindness if not treated on time.
“Eyecare requires special awareness. The eye is a very fragile organ, and even minor disturbances can lead to major consequences. Your ophthalmologist is the best person to guide you, and one should be cautious regarding hearsay home remedies,” said Dr. Neeraj Shah, Chief Medical Officer and Consultant Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Surgeon at Sankara Eye Hospital, Jaipur, who led her treatment.
She underwent a therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty (corneal transplantation) performed by Dr. Neeraj Shah, Chief Medical Officer and Consultant Cataract, Cornea and Refractive services at Sankara Eye Hospital, Jaipur.Thanks to timely surgical intervention, Kajal’s vision has now improved to nearly 90%, and she has resumed her studies with no recurrence of infection.
In Kajal’s case, the surgical team used an optical donor corneal graft for therapeutic transplantation, which avoided the need for multiple surgeries and provided faster visual recovery. This specialized skill set has been developed at Sankara Eye Hospital through advanced corneal transplant training under experts like Dr. J.K. Reddy at Sankara Eye Hospital, Coimbatore.
According to clinical observations at Sankara Eye Hospital, nearly 30% of patients with eye infections report trying home-based remedies before seeking medical attention. This trend underscores the urgent need for awareness on the importance of timely consultation with qualified ophthalmologists.