Question 1

Where does Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar practices at Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals - Salt Lake Bypass.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar for Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Evaluation / Treatment, Anterior Segment Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar's education qualification?

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Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Opthalmology, DNB - Ophthalmology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar specialises in ?

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Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar have?

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Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar has an overall experience of 26 years. View where has Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar is an Ophthalmologist in Kolkata with 26 years of experience, practising at Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals and Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals. Qualifications include MD - Opthalmology from AIIMS (New Delhi), MBBS from University Of Calcutta and DNB - Ophthalmology from National Board Of Examination. Memberships include American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons. Areas of focus include Vitreoretinal Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy Screening/ Treatment, Yag Iridotomy, Anterior Segment Surgery, Reduced Vision and Oculoplastic Surgery.. 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?

Accepted Answer

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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