Eye clinic in Ettumanoor, Kottayam

Your eyes, in experienced hands.

Dr. Thomas Mathew, experienced eye surgeon at Caritas Hospital for 18 years, now sees patients close to home in Ettumanoor.

Dr Thomas Mathew's Noah Eye Care, the clinic building in Ettumanoor
  • 28 yearsin ophthalmology, since 1998
  • 18 yearsConsultant at Caritas Hospital, Kottayam
  • 8 yearsConsultant at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
  • FRCSRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
A simulation of the Noah Eye Care building, for illustration. Cataracts affect everyone differently.

Signs to watch for

  • Blurred or dim vision
  • Glare from headlights at night
  • Colours look faded or yellow
  • Glasses that keep changing

Cataract surgery

Cataract surgery with drops, not an injection.

Dr. Thomas Mathew performs topical phacoemulsification. Anaesthetic drops numb the eye, the clouded lens is removed through a tiny opening, and a clear artificial lens takes its place. Most people go home the same day.

Your lens options

Sharp distance vision. Most people still use reading glasses.

Also corrects astigmatism, for crisper distance vision.

Focuses near and far, so many people rarely need glasses.

Dr. Thomas Mathew will help you choose the right lens for your eyes and daily life.

Your doctors

Portrait of Dr. Thomas Mathew, Chief Consultant Ophthalmologist at Noah Eye Care

Chief Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Thomas Mathew

MBBS, DO, DNB, FRCS (Glasgow)

Dr. Thomas Mathew trained in cataract surgery at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, where he was a consultant for 8 years, and then spent 18 years as a consultant at Caritas Hospital, Kottayam. He now leads Noah Eye Care in Ettumanoor.

  • Cataract surgery with drop anaesthesia
  • Toric and multifocal lens implants
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic eye disease

Consultations: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM

  1. 1995MBBSKasturba Medical College, Mangalore
  2. 1996-1998DO, OphthalmologyKasturba Medical College, Mangalore
  3. 1998-2000DNBNational Board of Examinations, New Delhi
  4. 2000-2008Aravind Eye Hospital8 years as consultant at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
  5. 2008-2026Caritas HospitalKottayam. Consultant Ophthalmologist for 18 years
  6. 2026Noah Eye CareKottayam. Chief Consultant Ophthalmologist
A consultation room at Noah Eye Care

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Jesna Kabeer

MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), DNB (Ophthalmology)

Dr. Jesna Kabeer studied medicine at Medical College, Kottayam, and completed her MS in Ophthalmology at Medical College, Thrissur, followed by DNB Ophthalmology. Before joining Noah Eye Care she was a consultant at SRS Eye Hospital, Kaduthuruthy, and Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital, Changanassery.

Consultations: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM

  1. 2006MBBSMedical College, Kottayam
  2. 2013Medical OfficerRural health service
  3. 2019MS, OphthalmologyMedical College, Thrissur
  4. 2022DNB, OphthalmologyNational Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
  5. 2022Senior ResidencyMedical College, Kottayam
  6. 2023SRS Eye HospitalKaduthuruthy. Consultant
  7. 2024Ahalia Foundation Eye HospitalChanganassery. Consultant
  8. 2026Noah Eye CareKottayam. Consultant Ophthalmologist

Everything under one roof

Consultation, eye tests, medicines and spectacles in one building, so a single visit covers it.

  • Pharmacy in the building
  • Optical store in the building
  • Lift access
  • Parking at the clinic
Reception desk with the Noah Eye Care logo
Reception
A bright waiting hall with large windows onto greenery
Waiting hall
The Noah Pharmacy counter
Noah Pharmacy
Spectacle frames on display at Cotton Hill Opticals
Cotton Hill Opticals
Corridor to the consultation rooms, with a lift
Consultation rooms and lift
Doors to the operation theatre at Noah Eye Care
Operation Theatre
The paved car parking area in front of the clinic building
Car parking at the clinic

Your first visit

Plan for about two hours, including tests. Here is what happens.

  1. Book

    Call, WhatsApp or send the form. We will confirm a time that suits you.

  2. Bring

    Your glasses, old prescriptions, a list of your medicines, and any diabetes or BP reports.

  3. Check

    Our team tests your vision and eye pressure. Drops may be used to widen your pupils.

  4. Plan

    The doctor explains what was found and what comes next. Medicines and glasses are available here.

Dilating drops blur your vision for a few hours. Please don’t drive yourself home; bring someone with you.

Find us in Kottayam

Noah Eye Care
101 Kavala (101 Junction), MC Road
Thellakom, Ettumanoor, Kottayam
Near Sulabha Super Market

Consultation timings

Dr. Thomas Mathew
Monday to Friday
9 AM to 5:30 PM
Dr. Jesna Kabeer
Monday to Saturday
10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday
Please call to check
The reception at Noah Eye Care, with the clinic's name on a cobalt blue wall
Reception at Noah Eye Care, 101 Kavala, MC Road. Open in Google Maps

Questions patients ask

Is cataract surgery painful?

Most people feel little or no pain. Dr. Thomas Mathew uses anaesthetic eye drops instead of an injection, and you stay awake and comfortable throughout.

How long does cataract surgery take?

The operation itself usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. Allow a few hours in total for preparation and a short rest afterwards.

Which lens is right for me?

It depends on your eyes, any astigmatism, and how you like to see. Monofocal, toric and multifocal lenses each have trade-offs, and the doctor will help you choose.

Do I need an appointment?

Appointments keep waiting short. Call or WhatsApp 81379 84715, or send the form, and we will confirm a time.

Will my eyes be dilated?

Often, yes. Dilating drops let the doctor examine the back of the eye. Your vision stays blurry for a few hours, so please don’t drive yourself home.

Do you see children?

Yes. We check children’s vision, squint and lazy eye. Please bring any previous glasses or reports.

Can I get my medicines and glasses here?

Yes. Noah Pharmacy and Cotton Hill Opticals are in the same building, so you can collect both after your consultation.

Book an appointment

Send your details and we will call you to confirm a time. Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp us.

Consultations Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM

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Monday to Saturday

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