Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Sunitha Nirmal?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Sunitha Nirmal for Oculoplastic, Eye Redness (Bloodshot Eyes), Diabetic Eye Disease (Retinopathy). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Sunitha Nirmal's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sunitha Nirmal has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Sunitha Nirmal specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sunitha Nirmal specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Sunitha Nirmal have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sunitha Nirmal has an overall experience of 30 years. View where has Dr. Sunitha Nirmal practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Sunitha Nirmal?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sunitha Nirmal is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon and has an experience of 30 years in this field. She completed MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 1994 and MS - Ophthalmology from Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Chennai in 1994. She is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Oculoplastic,Eye Redness (Bloodshot Eyes),Diabetic Eye Disease (Retinopathy),Retinal Detachment and Retina Surgery and Lasik etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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

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