Question 1

Where does Dr. Priya Sawant practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Priya Sawant practices at Samarth Eye Care And Laser Center - Santacruz East.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Priya Sawant?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Priya Sawant for Eye Surgeon, Cataract Surgery by Phacoemulsification (Phaco), Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Priya Sawant's education qualification?

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Dr. Priya Sawant has the following qualifications - DOMS, FGO, Fellowship in glaucoma diagnosis and management, MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Priya Sawant specialises in ?

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Dr. Priya Sawant specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon, Ophthalmologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Priya Sawant have?

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Dr. Priya Sawant has an overall experience of 23 years. View where has Dr. Priya Sawant practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Priya Sawant?

Accepted Answer

Dr Priya Sawant (MBBS, DOMS,FGO ) is an accomplished Cataract and Glaucoma Surgeon. She is well versed in Stichless Cataract Surgery ( Phacoemulsification ) with Foldable Lens Implantation performed on the latest Orteli Phaco Machine ( Switzerland) suitable for the most complex cataract cases. . View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an Ophthalmologist?

Accepted Answer

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialised in vision and eye care. Unlike other specialisations in eye care, ophthalmologists attend to almost all kinds of eye disorders and related issues. Since they are doctors, they can refer patients to other specialists even if the disease is not eye related.

Question 8

Is an Ophthalmologist different from an Optometrist?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both of them are very much different. Although ophthalmologists and optometrists both provide vision and eye care, an optometrist attends to common eye disorders and certain chronic diseases like glaucoma, while an ophthalmologist, along with the common disorders, can take up more complex eye disorders that even require surgery.

Question 9

Can an Ophthalmologist perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ophthalmologists can perform surgery as they tend to have years of training and experience. Many ophthalmologists obtain subspecialty training in areas like eyelid surgery, retinal surgery or pediatric surgery. Others perform surgery based on requirements of the local hospitals or surgical centres.

Question 10

How can an Ophthalmologist help for Cataract?

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmologists initially perform eye exams like slit-lamp exam, retinal exam, and visual acuity test. Once cataract is diagnosed, there are certain steps that the patient should follow. Cataract can be removed only with surgery. During surgery, the eye’s natural cloudy lens is replaced by an artificial lens by the surgeon, thus resolving the issue.

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