Question 1

Where does Dr. Atul Kumar practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Atul Kumar practices at Pushpa Devi Charitable Chikitsalaya - Barra.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Atul Kumar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Atul Kumar for Cataract Surgery, Phacoemulsification Surgery, Eye Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Atul Kumar's education qualification?

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Dr. Atul Kumar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Atul Kumar specialises in ?

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Dr. Atul Kumar specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Atul Kumar have?

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Dr. Atul Kumar has an overall experience of 19 years. View where has Dr. Atul Kumar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Atul Kumar?

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Dr. Atul Kumar is an Ophthalmologist in Kanpur with 19 years of experience, practising at Pushpa Devi Charitable Chikitsalaya. Qualifications include MBBS from King Georges Medical College, Lucknow University and MS - Ophthalmology from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra. Memberships include Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS), Kanpur Ophthalmological Society (KOS), All India Ophthalmological Society and Uttar Pradesh State Ophthalmology society. Areas of focus include Retina Examination, Ophthalmologic examinations, Ocular trauma, Reduced Vision, Corneal Ulcer Treatment and Dry Eye.. 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?

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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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