Corneal Conditions - Surrey & Berkshire
Corneal Specialist in Surrey & Berkshire
Miss Hala Ali is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and corneal specialist offering private assessment and treatment of corneal conditions at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey and Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot, Berkshire.
The Importance of Corneal Health
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye. It plays a critical role in focusing light onto the retina and protecting the eye from infection and injury. Any disease or irregularity affecting the cornea can significantly impair vision.
Miss Ali has specialist expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of corneal conditions, from common presentations to complex cases requiring surgical intervention.
Conditions Treated
Keratoconus and other Corneal Ectasia
A progressive condition in which the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, causing distorted and blurred vision. Management options range from specialist contact lenses, Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments (CAIRS), corneal collagen cross-linking and transplantation.
Keratoconus FAQCorneal Dystrophies
Inherited conditions that cause abnormal material to accumulate in the cornea, leading to clouding and reduced vision. Treatment depends on the type and severity, and may include corneal transplantation.
Corneal Scarring
Scarring from infection, injury, or previous surgery can cause permanent clouding of the cornea. Depending on the depth and extent, treatment may include superficial keratectomy or corneal transplantation.
Pterygium
A fleshy growth of tissue that extends from the conjunctiva onto the cornea, potentially affecting vision and causing discomfort. Surgical removal is recommended when the pterygium threatens vision or causes significant symptoms.
Pterygium SurgeryCorneal Infections
Bacterial, viral, fungal, and amoebic infections of the cornea (keratitis) require prompt specialist assessment and treatment to prevent permanent vision loss.
Conjunctival & Front of eye growths
Growths and lesions affecting the conjunctiva, iris and anterior segment include conjunctival naevi (moles), cysts, papillomas and pigmented lesions. These require careful assessment to distinguish benign from potentially malignant pathology. Miss Ali provides expert clinical evaluation and, where indicated, surgical excision with appropriate histopathological analysis.
Book a Corneal Consultation
Miss Hala Ali offers private corneal consultations at Parkside Frimley in Camberley and Parkside Heatherwood in Ascot. To book an appointment or discuss a referral, please get in touch.
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