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2017-03-03 17:50:02
What qualifications are required for a eye doctor to perform cataract surgery ?can retina specialist perform cataract surgery and lens implant?
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MS (eye) is basic qualification for eye doctor ,there is no super speciality degree like DM or M Ch in eye ,you just require training where these works are being done under proper guidance, with regards

Answered2017-03-04 03:30:34

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Hello For cataract surgery,no special training or qualification is required...Any Ophthalmologist can perform Cataract surgery Yes..Many retina surgeon operate cataract also and they are equally good cataract surgeon also

Answered2017-03-04 01:47:23

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