Question 1

Where does Dr. Zahir Abbas practice?

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Dr. Zahir Abbas practices at Fortis Medical Centre - Sarat Bose Road.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Zahir Abbas?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Zahir Abbas for Retina Surgery and Lasik, LASERS, Uveitis. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. Zahir Abbas?

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Dr. Zahir Abbas has been recommended by 6 patients and has recieved stories from 5 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Zahir Abbas's education qualification?

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Dr. Zahir Abbas has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Ophthalmology.

Question 5

What does Dr. Zahir Abbas specialises in ?

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Dr. Zahir Abbas specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. Zahir Abbas have?

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Dr. Zahir Abbas has an overall experience of 23 years. View where has Dr. Zahir Abbas practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. Zahir Abbas?

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Dr. Zahir Abbas is an Ophthalmologist in Kolkata with 23 years of experience, practising at Fortis Medical Centre. Qualifications include MBBS from Calcutta University and MD - Ophthalmology from Aiims. Memberships include West Bengal Medical Council. Areas of focus include Ptosis Correction, Corneal Surgery, amblyopia surgery, Neuro Ophthalmology, LASIK and Vision Therapy.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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