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. Nikhil Pal, Ophthalmologist in New Delhi, India - Appointment

About Dr. Nikhil Pal

Dr. Nikhil Pal is a renowned Ophthalmologist with extensive 20+ years of experience.
He is a member of the Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS), All India Ophthalmological Society, Medical Council of India (MCI), Delhi Medical Council, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
Dr. Pal has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
His expertise lies in Comprehensive Eye Checkup, Computerized Eye Testing, Lasik, Blade-Free Lasik, Phakic IOLs for thin corneas, Cataract Surgery, Microincision Surgery with IOL, Cornea Transplant, Management of Dry Eyes, Ocular Surface Reconstruction, Keratoprosthesis, Keratoconus Management, Glaucoma Management.
He has both national and international publications under his credit and is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's to talk about Cataract Surgery.
He has worked in some of the top-notch hospitals such as Max Super Speciality Hospital, MM Eyetech Institute, Batra Hospital, and Medical Research Centre, Fortis FLRD Hospital, Spectra Eye Centre.

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