Slowly but steadily, Sunetra (unit of Calcutta Eye Research Foundation), has expanded into a six-room set-up. Among other staff, the clinic has the services of one full-time ophthalmologist, two part-time ophthalmologists and two fall-time optoinetrists. Detailed individual medical records and a computerized database are documented for all patients for future reference and research purposes. The range of various specialized services available through Sunetra include the following:

1. Cataract

· Phacoemulsification
· IOL implantation
· Lensectomy operation
· YAG laser capsulotomy

2. Glaucoma

· Trabeculectomy operation
· YAG laser Irldotomy

3. Squint/Amblyopia

· Squint correction surgery
· Synoptophore treatment

4. Retina & Vitreous

· Retina! detachment surgery
· Vitrectomy operation
· Laser photocoagulation
· Cryopexy procedures

5. Oculoplasty

· Endo'DCR operation
· Pterygium excision
· Conjunctival graft
· Evisceration I Enucleation
· Artificial eye
· Electrolysis

6. Cornea

· Contact lens - all varieties
· LASIK refractive surgery


7. General Ophthalmology

· Auto Lensometry
· Auto Refractometry/ Keratometry
· Automated Perimetry
· Potential Acuity Retinomefry
· Low Vision Aids