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. Suraj Munjal, Ophthalmologist in New Delhi, India - Appointment

About Dr. Suraj Munjal

Dr. Suraj Munjal is a renowned Ophthalmologist, based in Delhi with 18+ years of experience.
He won the Best Paper of the Session award in AIOS and was amongst the first three top users of ICL for Biotech Visioncare Pvt Ltd, a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic products.
Dr. Munjal has completed his MBBS from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, followed by an MS in Ophthalmology from the reputed University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, New Delhi.
He is a member of the Delhi Ophthalmological Society, Indian Medical Association, and a lifetime member of ESCRS ( European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeries), SSI ( Squint Society of India).
His area of expertise lies in Refractive Surgery, Corneal Surgery, Eye Muscle Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Orbital Surgery, Anterior Segment Surgery, Eye Surgery, Vitreoretinal Surgery, LASIK Eye Surgery, etc.
He is one of the two Renowned Eye Surgeons in India performing Bright Ocular Surgery and the first one to start LASIK eye surgery & ICL in Mauritius.
Successfully operated on more than 25000+ cataract surgeries,10000+ Lasik surgeries, 1000 squint surgeries, 1000 corneal transplants with minimal complications.
The distinguished Ophthalmologist has both national and international publications under his credit and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's to talk about Lasik procedures.