Question 1

Where does Dr. Joseph Mathew practice?

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Dr. Joseph Mathew practices at Aster Medcity - Cheranalloor.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Joseph Mathew?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Joseph Mathew for OPHTHALMOLOGY, Ophthalmic Surgical Consultation. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Joseph Mathew's education qualification?

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Dr. Joseph Mathew has the following qualifications - MBBS, DO, DO.

Question 4

What does Dr. Joseph Mathew specialises in ?

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Dr. Joseph Mathew specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon, Ophthalmologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Joseph Mathew have?

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Dr. Joseph Mathew has an overall experience of 16 years. View where has Dr. Joseph Mathew practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Joseph Mathew?

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An Ophthalmologist with more than 11 years of experience to his credit, Dr. Joseph Mathew is an expert in management of disorders of the anterior segment, cornea and cataract. Trained at some of the finest institutes in India and the UK, he also has experience managing diabetic retinopathy and other retinal vascular problems.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

When should I see  an ophthalmologist?

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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?

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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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