The Unit has done pioneering work in the role of different suture materials and techniques for ptosis correction, dermis fat and skin graft for reconstruction of contracted socket, congenital anomalies of the adnexa, various types of tubes, and the role of anti-metabolites in lacrimal drainage surgeries and amniotic membrane grafting in reconstruction of contracted socket, to name a few.  Retinoblastoma therapy has been evaluated over the years the efficacy of radiation, chemotherapy and recently newer drugs and their levels in plasma and vitreous. The diagnosis of and use of albendazole in the treatment of orbital cysticercosis was highlighted from the Centre. 

 

Current projects include - Impression cytology of eyelid tumours, Role of imaging techniques in orbital neoplasms and Genetic analyses in congenital eyelid anomalies.

 

 The oculoplasty services at the centre provide ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery for a wide variety of disorders including ptosis, congenital structural anomalies, problems related to the lacrimal drainage system and surgery and reconstruction of the orbit after ocular malignancies. Other areas of work includes eyelid repair and tissue replacement in cases related to facial burns, accidents, gunshot wounds, lacerations, and bite wounds.  Enucleation and rehabilitation with placement of an orbital implant with a custom-made ocular prosthesis is also routinely performed at the centre. This artificial eye will restore a more normal appearance and relieve discomfort.

 

The unit has also been at the forefront of ocular cancer research, including clinical trials into new and better treatments for this disease. The aim is to serve the patients in a compassionate and professional manner providing comprehensive care is provided in a team approach with general oncologists, radiation oncologists, pediatric oncologists and the physician. For this purpose the unit runs joint ocular cancer clinics with the Department of Pediatric Oncology so the patient does not have to come for repeat visits.

 

The subspecialties being looked after are:

 

Ophthalmoplasty

Ophthalmic oncology

Pediatric ophthalmology