Question 1

Where does Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar practice?

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Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar practices at Abhinav Eye Care & Laser Centre - Medipally.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar for Refraction for Adults & Children, Cataract Services, Glaucoma Services. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar's education qualification?

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Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar specialises in ?

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Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon, Ophthalmologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar have?

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Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar has an overall experience of 15 years. View where has Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Sankeert Gangakhedar?

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Dr Sankeert Gangakhedkar,has joined our hospital as Consultant Retina& Vitreous Surgeon. Dr Gangakhedkar is University Topper in MS ophthamology examination at Dr NTR University of health sciences,AP. This was followed by a fellowship in Surgical Retina and comprehensive ophthalmology from LV Prasad eye institute Hyderabad. Dr Gangakhedkar has an expertise in performing in over 2500 Ocular Surgery at LV Prasad eye institute. Dr Gangakhedkar has presented several papers at national and international conferences. He has secured best surgical video award at Asia Pacific vitreo-retinal society (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)along Travel grant bursary award in research at Asia Pacific vitreo-retinal society, South Korea His areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinopathy of Prematurity . . View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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.

Question 10

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. Sankeert Gangakhedar

Medipally, Hyderabad

Abhinav Eye Care & Laser Centre

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