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.

Dr Gul J Nankani , Ophthalmologist in Mumbai, India - Appointment

About Dr Gul J Nankani

Dr Gul J Nankani is one of the popular surgeons in the field of ophthalmic in India.
He has over 20 years of experience and has operated at several eye camps in Kenya, Ethiopia and Lebanon.
He has masters in Surgery (MS Opthomolgy) from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore and completed his MBBS from the reputed Grand Medical College.
Dr Nankani took training in opthomolgy from Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and the Royal Free Hospital, London. Following which he did his fellowship in Anterior Segment Ophthalmology from L.V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
He was an honorary consultant at Leelavati Hospital, Mumbai. He is aslo a visiting consultant at the Central Private Hospital, Sharjah, UAE.
He is a known expert in phaco-emulsification cataract surgery by No Injection, No Stitch and No Patch method (topical cataract surgery) and has performed more than 12,000 surgeries.
He has a vast experience in Refractive surgeries like LASIK and Implantable Contact Lenses, through which he has been able to provide customized visual rehabilitation with spectacle-freedom to his cataract patients.
He is an active member of American Academy of Ophthalmologist, All India Ophthalmic association ,Bombay Ophthalmologists Association
Dr Nankani augments his skills by attending various national and international conferences.