Question 1

Where does Dr. Somashekar Biradar practice?

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Dr. Somashekar Biradar practices at Shekar Super Speciality Eye Centre - Vidyaranyapura.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Somashekar Biradar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Somashekar Biradar for Oculoplastic Surgery, Lasik for Glasses Removal, Retina Examination. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Somashekar Biradar's education qualification?

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Dr. Somashekar Biradar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, FIAMS, FMRF.

Question 4

What does Dr. Somashekar Biradar specialises in ?

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Dr. Somashekar Biradar specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Somashekar Biradar have?

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Dr. Somashekar Biradar has an overall experience of 24 years. View where has Dr. Somashekar Biradar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Somashekar Biradar?

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Shekar Super Speciality Eye Centre is a recognized name in patient care. It was incepted in the year 2016. They are one of the well-known Eye Hospitals in Vidyaranyapura. Backed with a vision to offer the best in patient care and equipped with technologically advanced healthcare facilities, they are one of the upcoming names in the healthcare industry. Located in , this hospital is easily accessible by various means of transport. Specialized in Eye consultation for Refractive Errors Cataract Phaco Surgery Glaucoma Oculoplastic surgery Keratoplasty YAG Laser Green Laser Lasik Opticals. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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 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?

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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.

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.

Dr. Somashekar Biradar

Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore

Shekar Super Speciality Eye Centre

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