Question 1

Where does Dr. Vijay Pai practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Vijay Pai practices at Dristi eye and contact lens clinic - Narendra Modi Road.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Vijay Pai?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Vijay Pai for LASIK Eye Surgery, Squint Surgery, Cornea Consultant. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Vijay Pai's education qualification?

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Dr. Vijay Pai has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, DNB - Ophthalmology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Vijay Pai specialises in ?

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Dr. Vijay Pai specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Vijay Pai have?

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Dr. Vijay Pai has an overall experience of 29 years. View where has Dr. Vijay Pai practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Vijay Pai?

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Dr. Vijay Pai is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon in Bijai, Mangalore and has an experience of 29 years in this field. Dr. Vijay Pai practices at Dristi Eye & Contact Lens Clinic in Bijai, Mangalore and Dristi eye and contact lens clinic in Narendra Modi Road, Mangalore. He completed MBBS from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC) in 1993,MS - Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College in 1997 and DNB - Ophthalmology from Barkatulla University, Bhopal in 1998. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: LASIK Eye Surgery,Squint Surgery,Cornea Consultant,Femto LASIK Surgery and Ophthalmology Consultations etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

When should I see  an ophthalmologist?

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You should ideally visit an ophthalmologist once a year to get your eyes checked. Apart from this, you should see an ophthalmologist when you have:
1. Decreased/blurred vision
2. High blood pressure
3. Diabetes mellitus
4. AIDS
5. Thyroid problems
6. Excess tearing
7. Eyelid abnormalities
8. Double vision
9. Loss of peripheral vision
10. Redness or itching of eyes
11. Abnormal eye discharge

Question 8

Does an ophthalmologist perform only surgeries?

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An ophthalmologist is trained at both performing tests to check if you have any eye issues as well as at performing surgeries.

Question 9

What is the education qualification of an ophthalmologist?

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To become an opthalmologist, you first need to get an MBBS degree (5.5. yrs course) after which you need to pursue specialisation in opthalmology via an MD or DNB for 3 years.

Question 10

Can an ophthalmologist suggest me which contact lenses to wear?

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Yes. An opthalmologist can check your eyes if you have any vision-related issues and suggest you to get contact lenses to wear.

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