Question 1

Where does Dr. Pallavi Raj practice?

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Dr. Pallavi Raj practices at The Lions North Calcutta Hospital & Medical Centre - Tollygunge.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Pallavi Raj?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Pallavi Raj for Glaucoma, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Retina Examination. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Pallavi Raj's education qualification?

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Dr. Pallavi Raj has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Ophthalmology, Fellowship in Glaucoma.

Question 4

What does Dr. Pallavi Raj specialises in ?

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Dr. Pallavi Raj specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon, Ophthalmologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Pallavi Raj have?

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Dr. Pallavi Raj has an overall experience of 12 years. View where has Dr. Pallavi Raj practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Pallavi Raj?

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Dr. Pallavi Raj is an Ophthalmologist in Kolkata with 12 years of experience, practising at ikshana eye care - kalikapur and The Lions North Calcutta Hospital & Medical Centre. Qualifications include DNB - Ophthalmology from National Board Of Examination, MBBS from University Of Calcuta, India and Fellowship in Glaucoma from C U Shah Ophthalmic PG Training Center. Areas of focus include Glaucoma, Glaucoma Evaluation / Treatment, Retina Examination, Retina Care, Vitreoretinal Surgery and Cataract Surgery.. 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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