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Open Globe Injuries
- Corneal lacerations
- Scleral lacerations
- Corneoscleral tears
- Penetrating injuries
- Perforating injuries
- Globe rupture
Ophthalmic Trauma Services at Drashti Netralaya, Dahod
Restoring Vision, Reconstructing Eyes, Rebuilding Lives
Drashti Netralaya is one of India's leading centers for Ophthalmic Trauma Care, providing comprehensive emergency, surgical, reconstructive, rehabilitative, and cosmetic services for patients suffering from eye injuries. Located at the tri-junction of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, the institute serves a predominantly rural and tribal population where agricultural, occupational, domestic, sports-related, and road traffic injuries are common causes of visual impairment and blindness.
Over more than three decades, Drashti Netralaya has developed a comprehensive ophthalmic trauma program capable of managing the entire spectrum of eye injuries—from minor ocular trauma to devastating globe injuries requiring multiple reconstructive procedures and long-term visual rehabilitation.
The institute is recognized nationally and internationally for its contributions to trauma care, education, innovation, and research, with one of India's largest ophthalmic trauma databases and more than 75 peer-reviewed publications dedicated to ophthalmic trauma.
The department provides round-the-clock emergency services for all forms of eye injuries.
Emergency microsurgical repair aimed at:
Drashti Netralaya has managed one of the largest series of traumatic cataracts reported from India.
Services include:
Advanced vitreoretinal services include:
Dedicated services for:
Comprehensive reconstruction of severely damaged eyes including:
Specialized iris reconstruction procedures to:
Management of:
Children represent a substantial proportion of trauma patients treated at Drashti Netralaya.
Dedicated services include:
The institute has contributed significantly to international literature on pediatric ophthalmic trauma and childhood traumatic cataract.
The philosophy of Drashti Netralaya extends beyond saving the eye. Equal emphasis is placed on restoring visual function, appearance, confidence, and quality of life.
Specialized cosmetic lenses for:
For selected patients with:
A unique strength of Drashti Netralaya is the availability of a dedicated team of well-trained Ophthalmic Trauma Fellows working under expert supervision.
The institute offers structured fellowship training in ophthalmic trauma, providing expertise in:
This ensures round-the-clock availability of trained trauma specialists and contributes to rapid intervention and improved outcomes.
Drashti Netralaya is internationally recognized for its research contributions in ophthalmic trauma.
The department actively promotes injury prevention through:
At Drashti Netralaya, ophthalmic trauma care does not end with saving the eye. Our goal is to restore vision whenever possible, reconstruct damaged ocular structures, rehabilitate visual function, and rebuild confidence through comprehensive medical, surgical, rehabilitative, and cosmetic care.
"Saving Sight, Restoring Appearance, Rebuilding Lives."
"From Emergency Care to Complete Rehabilitation – Comprehensive Ophthalmic Trauma Services Under One Roof."