Question 1

Where does Dr. Devdutt Thomas practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Devdutt Thomas practices at Siloam Thomas Eye Hospital - Saibaba Colony.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Devdutt Thomas?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Devdutt Thomas for Retina Surgery and Lasik, Retina Examination, Glaucoma Evaluation / Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Devdutt Thomas's education qualification?

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Dr. Devdutt Thomas has the following qualifications - MBBS, DO, DNB - Ophthalmology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Devdutt Thomas specialises in ?

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Dr. Devdutt Thomas specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Devdutt Thomas have?

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Dr. Devdutt Thomas has an overall experience of 33 years. View where has Dr. Devdutt Thomas practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Devdutt Thomas?

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Dr. Devdutt Thomas is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon in Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore and has an experience of 33 years in this field. Dr. Devdutt Thomas practices at Siloam Thomas Eye Hospital in Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore. He completed MBBS from Government medical college,Mysore in 1992,DO from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, India in 1996 and DNB - Ophthalmology from National Board Of Examination in 2000. He is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Retina Surgery and Lasik,Retina Examination,Glaucoma Evaluation / Treatment,Phacoemulsification Surgery and Contact Lens Prescription etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

When should I see  an ophthalmologist?

Accepted Answer

You may see an ophthalmologist in the following conditions
 ·Blurred vision
 ·Eye pain
 ·Eye injury
 ·Diabetes-related eye problems
 ·Family history of eye problems
 ·Dark spots in vision
 ·Dry and itchy eye
 ·Decreased vision
 ·Discharge from the eye and redness
 ·Cataract surgery
 ·Corneal transplant

Question 8

Does an ophthalmologist perform only surgeries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an ophthalmologist also performs eye surgeries. If you need cataract surgery or a corneal transplant, your ophthalmologist will treat you accordingly. An ophthalmologist also specializes in laser surgery.

Question 9

What is the education qualification of an ophthalmologist?

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To become an ophthalmologist, you first need to complete MBBS degree, which is a five and half years course. After this course, you need to give an entrance exam for a postgraduate course. You will have to complete a three years course in MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery) Ophthalmology or DNB. Some medical colleges also offer diploma courses in Ophthalmology after MBBS degree.

Question 10

Can an ophthalmologist suggest me which contact lenses to wear?

Accepted Answer

An optometrist or an ophthalmologist can perform your eye examination and find out the error in your vision. However, an ophthalmologist specializes in dealing with complex problems of the eye. So an ophthalmologist can easily suggest you which contact lenses to wear.

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