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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Ophthalmologist

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MBBS , MS

18 years of overall experience

Works at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai

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About Dr. Hemalini Samant

Renowned Pediatric Ophthalmologist and a Neuro Ophthalmologist of national repute with an experience of more than a decade
Attained her fellowship in Paediatric and Neuro ophthalmology from Sankara Nethralaya IN 1999
Performs almost seven squint surgeries in a week
Expertise in Phacoemulsification for Cataract, Squint Surgery and Evaluation for adults and Children, Retinopathy of Prematurity Evaluation and Laser in Newborns & Nero Ophthalmologist Specializing in Optic Nerve disorders and double vision
Serves as a delegate in several International conferences and has been a faculty and has held instruction courses in various National conferences