Question 1

Where does Dr. Shailen Patel practice?

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Dr. Shailen Patel practices at ASG Eye Hospital - Athwa Gate.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. Shailen Patel's appointment ?

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You can take Dr. Shailen Patel's appointment online through Practo for in-clinic visit with the doctor.

Question 3

What is Dr. Shailen Patel's education qualification?

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Dr. Shailen Patel has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Ophthalmology. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What does Dr. Shailen Patel specialises in ?

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Dr. Shailen Patel specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Shailen Patel have?

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Dr. Shailen Patel has an overall experience of 12 years. View where has Dr. Shailen Patel practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Shailen Patel?

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Dr. Shailen Patel is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon in Athwa Gate, Surat and has an experience of 12 years in this field. Dr. Shailen Patel practices at ASG Eye Hospital in Athwa Gate, Surat. He completed MBBS from Govt.Medical College Surat in 2012 and DNB - Ophthalmology from National Board Of Examinatiion in 2016.. 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?

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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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