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. Surya Kant Jha, Ophthalmologist in New Delhi, India - Appointment

About Dr. Surya Kant Jha

Dr. Surya Kant Jha is a renowned Ophthalmologist with extensive 18+ years of experience.
He has completed his MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Jamshedpur, followed by MS in Ophthalmology from the reputed Patna Medical College, Patna.
Dr. Surya Kant Jha has performed over 5000+ Phacoemusification and over 10000+ Cataract surgeries in his career, which makes him the best eye surgeon in Delhi.
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).
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.

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