What does an Ophthalmologist do?

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems in an individual.

What are the typical symptoms to consult an Ophthalmologist?

Symptoms like Eye Pain, Eye Fatigue, Eye Infection, Blurry Vision, Light Sensitivity, Dry or Itchy Eyes, Flashes & Spots.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Ophthalmologist?

The tests include Color Vision Test, Computerized Optic Disc Imaging, Nerve Fiber Layer Analysis, Corneal Topography, Electro-Diagnostic Testing, Fluorescein Angiography, Ocular Coherence Tomography and Photography of the eye.

Whats the difference between an optometrist and Opthamologist?

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems in an individual whereas an Optometrist is a healthcare professional who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes.

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About Dr. Dharitri Samantaray

Dr. Dharitri Samantaray is a well-known Ophthalmologist in New Delhi with over 32 years of experience in eye surgery.
She is regarded as one of the leading specialists in glaucoma treatment, cataract surgery, and vision correction surgery in New Delhi.
Dr. Samantaray did her MBBS from AIIMS, New Delhi, in 1992 and her MS (Ophthalmology) from Berhampur University in 1994.
Later, she also completed a fellowship in Medical Retina from Dr. RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
She is an honourary member of the All India Ophthalmological Society, Indian Medical Association, Delhi Ophthalmological Society, and other important organisations.