Eye Care Services in Nairobi
At Royal Eye & Ear Hospital, our patients receive everything from routine eye exams to advanced surgical care. Whether you need treatment for your eyes, ears, nose, or throat, our specialists combine clinical precision with genuine compassion at every step.
Eye Care Treatments at Royal
Our ophthalmology department provides expert diagnosis and surgical care for the full spectrum of eye conditions. Select any treatment below to learn more.
Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) is a suture-free technique that removes a clouded lens through a small self-sealing incision. It is highly effective, cost-efficient, and suitable for patients with advanced cataracts.
Phacoemulsification uses ultrasound technology to break up and remove the clouded lens through a micro-incision, then replaces it with a clear artificial lens. Recovery is faster than traditional techniques.
Advanced lens implant surgery uses premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) — including multifocal and toric lenses — to correct vision beyond basic cataract removal, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for glasses.
When drops or laser treatment can no longer control glaucoma, surgery creates a new drainage channel to reduce intraocular pressure and protect the optic nerve. We offer trabeculectomy and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).
Squint correction surgery (strabismus surgery) realigns misaligned eyes by carefully adjusting the muscles that control eye movement. It restores binocular vision, eliminates double vision, and improves the appearance of the eyes — performed safely in both children and adults.
Glaucoma valve (tube shunt) surgery implants a small drainage device to redirect excess fluid from the eye. Recommended when previous glaucoma surgery has not been successful or when anatomy makes trabeculectomy unsuitable.
Corneal cross-linking (CXL) strengthens a weakening cornea using riboflavin eye drops activated by UV light. It is the primary treatment for keratoconus, halting progression before it severely affects vision.
A cornea transplant (keratoplasty) replaces a damaged or diseased cornea with healthy donor tissue to restore clarity and vision. We perform full-thickness (PK) and partial-thickness (DSAEK, DMEK) transplants.
Anti-VEGF medication delivered directly into the vitreous of the eye to treat wet macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema and retinal vein occlusion. Performed in clinic — takes only a few minutes.
Our vitreoretinal surgeons treat retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes and diabetic retinopathy. Early treatment is critical — many retinal conditions are sight-threatening if left unaddressed.
Keratoconus causes the cornea to progressively thin and bulge outward, distorting vision. We offer a full range of treatments depending on severity — from speciality contact lenses and cross-linking to corneal ring implants (Intacs).
RLE replaces the eye's natural lens with a premium artificial lens to correct high degrees of short-sightedness, long-sightedness or presbyopia — an alternative to laser eye surgery for patients who are not suitable candidates.
Oculoplastic surgery addresses conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit and surrounding facial structures — including drooping eyelids (ptosis), eyelid lesions, blocked tear ducts (DCR) and orbital reconstruction.
Book a consultation with one of our specialist ophthalmologists. They will assess your condition and recommend the right pathway for you — no referral required.