Question 1

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 2

Is an Ophthalmologist different from an Optometrist?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

How can an Ophthalmologist help for Cataract?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Should one visit an Ophthalmologist for contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

An ophthalmologist can indeed prescribe contact lenses. Even optometrists can prescribe contact lenses and hence it is not necessary that one should visit an ophthalmologist only. Both of them can perform eye exams for the same and the patient can visit either of them

Question 6

Why should one visit an Ophthalmologist in case of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is often accompanied by eye diseases or simply eye disorders. An ophthalmologist can even detect when a person has diabetes by observing changes in the retina. A diabetes patient usually needs to visit an ophthalmologist once a year because eyes are among the organs affected by diabetes.

Question 7

Does an ophthalmologist treat crossed eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a child suffering from crossed eyes may be referred to an ophthalmologist who can give eye examinations and prescribe required treatment. The treatment depends on the child’s age, overall health, medical history, extent, and the cause of disease. The treatment usually includes eyeglasses, eye drops, eye exercises, surgery to straighten the eyes, and eye patch over the strong eye.

Question 8

Should I visit an Ophthalmologist for Glaucoma treatment?

Accepted Answer

It is ideal to visit an ophthalmologist for glaucoma treatment. Glaucoma is a disease that damages an eye’s optic nerve. Glaucoma damage is permanent and cannot be reversed, but further damage can be reduced by treatment. Usually, medication and laser surgeries are done to treat glaucoma.

Question 9

Can an Ophthalmologist perform Lasik surgery?

Accepted Answer

An ophthalmologist can perform Lasik surgery, provided he has required certificate and authorisation to do so. When it comes to Lasik surgery, there are ophthalmologists who advise against it due to potential risks that come along with it. Lasik surgery helps one get rid of glasses.

Question 10

When should one visit an Ophthalmologist immediately?

Accepted Answer

It is advised to visit an ophthalmologist once a year just to be sure. However, people with a medical history of eye disorders and those suffering from visual impairments should immediately seek an ophthalmologist. There are a number of symptoms that need medical attention and whenever one feels abnormality in their eyes, they should immediately reach out to an ophthalmologist.

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Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon

Sarjapur Road

Dr. Mary Varghese

Dr. Mary Varghese

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon

30 Years Experience Overall (30 years as specialist)

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