Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar for Oculoplastic (Eyelid), Eye Checkup, Lasik for Glasses Removal. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar?

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Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar has been recommended by 470 patients and has recieved stories from 117 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar's education qualification?

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Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar has the following qualifications - MS - Ophthalmology, MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar specialises in ?

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Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar have?

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Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar has an overall experience of 21 years. View where has Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar?

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Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon and has an experience of 21 years in this field. She completed MS - Ophthalmology from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 2009 and MBBS from Government Medical College, Miraj in 2005. She is a member of All India Ophthalmological Society and Tamilnadu Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Oculoplastic (Eyelid),Eye Checkup,Lasik for Glasses Removal,Low Vision and Facial Fumigation etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an Ophthalmologist?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

Can an Ophthalmologist perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How can an Ophthalmologist help for Cataract?

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Ophthalmologists initially perform eye exams like slit-lamp exam, retinal exam, and visual acuity test. Once cataract is diagnosed, there are certain steps that the patient should follow. Cataract can be removed only with surgery. During surgery, the eye’s natural cloudy lens is replaced by an artificial lens by the surgeon, thus resolving the issue.