Question 1

Where does Dr. S Uma practice?

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Dr. S Uma practices at Appasamy Eye Clinic - Chennai - Tiruvallur High Road.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. S Uma's appointment ?

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You can take Dr. S Uma's appointment online through Practo for in-clinic visit with the doctor.

Question 3

Why do patients visit Dr. S Uma?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. S Uma for iridotomy, Ophthalmologist, LASIK Eye Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. S Uma's education qualification?

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Dr. S Uma has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 5

What does Dr. S Uma specialises in ?

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Dr. S Uma specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. S Uma have?

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Dr. S Uma has an overall experience of 17 years. View where has Dr. S Uma practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. S Uma?

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Dr. S. Uma is a highly skilled ophthalmologist with over 12 years of experience in the field. She earned her MBBS degree in 2003 and her MS in Ophthalmology in 2008 from the prestigious Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute (Deemed University), Chennai. Known for her compassionate approach and dedication to patient care, Dr. Uma specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions, providing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Her expertise and commitment have made her a trusted name in the field of eye care.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 8

Who is an Ophthalmologist?

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An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialised in vision and eye care. Unlike other specialisations in eye care, ophthalmologists attend to almost all kinds of eye disorders and related issues. Since they are doctors, they can refer patients to other specialists even if the disease is not eye related.

Question 9

Is an Ophthalmologist different from an Optometrist?

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Yes. Both of them are very much different. Although ophthalmologists and optometrists both provide vision and eye care, an optometrist attends to common eye disorders and certain chronic diseases like glaucoma, while an ophthalmologist, along with the common disorders, can take up more complex eye disorders that even require surgery.

Question 10

Can an Ophthalmologist perform surgery?

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Yes, ophthalmologists can perform surgery as they tend to have years of training and experience. Many ophthalmologists obtain subspecialty training in areas like eyelid surgery, retinal surgery or pediatric surgery. Others perform surgery based on requirements of the local hospitals or surgical centres.

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