Question 1

What is Dr. Yash Shaileshkumar Patel's education qualification?

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Dr. Yash Shaileshkumar Patel has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology.

Question 2

What does Dr. Yash Shaileshkumar Patel specialises in ?

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Dr. Yash Shaileshkumar Patel specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Yash Shaileshkumar Patel have?

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Dr. Yash Shaileshkumar Patel has an overall experience of 3 years. View where has Dr. Yash Shaileshkumar Patel practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Yash Shaileshkumar Patel?

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Dr. Yash Shaileshkumar Patel is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon and has an experience of 3 years in this field. He completed MBBS from HNGU-Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University in 2019 and MS - Ophthalmology from D.Y. Patil Medical College Kolhapur in 2025.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

When should I see  an ophthalmologist?

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You may see an ophthalmologist in the following conditions
 ·Blurred vision
 ·Eye pain
 ·Eye injury
 ·Diabetes-related eye problems
 ·Family history of eye problems
 ·Dark spots in vision
 ·Dry and itchy eye
 ·Decreased vision
 ·Discharge from the eye and redness
 ·Cataract surgery
 ·Corneal transplant

Question 6

Does an ophthalmologist perform only surgeries?

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Yes, an ophthalmologist also performs eye surgeries. If you need cataract surgery or a corneal transplant, your ophthalmologist will treat you accordingly. An ophthalmologist also specializes in laser surgery.

Question 7

What is the education qualification of an ophthalmologist?

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To become an ophthalmologist, you first need to complete MBBS degree, which is a five and half years course. After this course, you need to give an entrance exam for a postgraduate course. You will have to complete a three years course in MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery) Ophthalmology or DNB. Some medical colleges also offer diploma courses in Ophthalmology after MBBS degree.

Question 8

Can an ophthalmologist suggest me which contact lenses to wear?

Accepted Answer

An optometrist or an ophthalmologist can perform your eye examination and find out the error in your vision. However, an ophthalmologist specializes in dealing with complex problems of the eye. So an ophthalmologist can easily suggest you which contact lenses to wear.

Question 9

Are there any specialists in ophthalmology?

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An ophthalmologist can specialize in a particular branch and specialize in treating that particular eye problem The specializations are as follows:
 ·Paediatric ophthalmology (specialize in children eye problems)
 ·Neuro ophthalmology (eye problems originating from the nervous system)
 ·Ocular oncology (cancer of the eye)
 ·Ophthalmic pathology (diagnosis of eye problems via the pathology)

Question 10

Is an optician and an ophthalmologist the same?

Accepted Answer

An optician uses the prescription given by an ophthalmologist or optometrist for eyeglasses or contact lenses. An optician is not permitted to check vision or diagnose other eye problems. He or she mainly deals with providing correct eyeglasses, their maintenance and repair. Whereas, an ophthalmologist is a specialist in eye problems, eye surgeries and can diagnose and treat eye problems.

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