Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. V.Ravi Shankar?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. V.Ravi Shankar for Squint Surgery, Femto LASIK Surgery, ACL Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. V.Ravi Shankar's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. V.Ravi Shankar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, FAMS - Fellowship of the Academy Medicine.

Question 3

What does Dr. V.Ravi Shankar specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. V.Ravi Shankar specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. V.Ravi Shankar have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. V.Ravi Shankar has an overall experience of 30 years. View where has Dr. V.Ravi Shankar practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. V.Ravi Shankar?

Accepted Answer

Dr. V.Ravi Shankar is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon and has an experience of 30 years in this field. He completed MBBS from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga in 1990,MS - Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College in 1993 and FAMS - Fellowship of the Academy Medicine from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai in 1996. He is a member of All India Ophthalmological Society and Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Squint Surgery,Femto LASIK Surgery,ACL Surgery,OPHTHALMOLOGY and Retinal Detachment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

When should I see  an ophthalmologist?

Accepted Answer

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 7

Does an ophthalmologist perform only surgeries?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What is the education qualification of an ophthalmologist?

Accepted Answer

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 9

Can an ophthalmologist suggest me which contact lenses to wear?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Are there any specialists in ophthalmology?

Accepted Answer

There are several specialties in opthamology such as cataract surgery, neuro opthalmology, retina specialst, pediatric opthalmology among others.

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