Question 1

Where does Dr. Pradeep kumar B practice?

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Dr. Pradeep kumar B practices at Apollo Heart Centre - Greams Road.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Pradeep kumar B?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Pradeep kumar B for Vision Therapy, Individual, Neuro-Ophthalmology Consultation. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Pradeep kumar B's education qualification?

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Dr. Pradeep kumar B has the following qualifications - MBBS, DO, M.B.B.S, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

Question 4

What does Dr. Pradeep kumar B specialises in ?

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Dr. Pradeep kumar B specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, Neurosurgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Pradeep kumar B have?

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Dr. Pradeep kumar B has an overall experience of 19 years. View where has Dr. Pradeep kumar B practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Pradeep kumar B?

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Dr. Pradeep kumar B is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon,Ophthalmologist and Neurosurgeon in Greams Road, Chennai and has an experience of 19 years in these fields. Dr. Pradeep kumar B practices at Apollo Heart Centre in Greams Road, Chennai. He completed MBBS from Andhra Pradesh University in 1981,DO from Andhra Pradesh University in 1984 and M.B.B.S from Andhra Pradesh University in 1981. He is a member of All India Ophthalmological Society. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Vision Therapy,Individual,Neuro-Ophthalmology Consultation,Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Vitero- Retinal Surgery etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

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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.

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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. Pradeep kumar B

Greams Road, Chennai

Apollo Heart Centre

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