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MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologist•Mumbai
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Refraction is a test for an eye examination, which measures prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses for individuals. The test can be performed by either an ophthalmologist or optometrist or in layman terms, an eye doctor.

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In this test, the individual sits on a chair, which has a special device attached to it, called the refractor or phoropter. The individual has to look through the device and properly focus on an eye chart which is exactly 6 meters or 20...more
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Ophthalmologist•Kolkata
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LASIK or laser in situ keratomileusis, is a form of corrective surgery that help patients who are suffering from nearsightedness (Myopia), farsightedness (Hypermetropia) and even astigmatism (cylindrical power in glasses). This procedure aims at correcting the shape of the cornea, which is the transparent layer that lines the front of the eye. Through this procedure, the cornea is reshaped so that the retina receives a focused light.

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Ophthalmologist•Ahmedabad
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The cornea is the front layer of eyes that helps in focusing light to see objects clearly. In a cornea transplant surgery, the damaged cornea tissue is replaced by a healthy donor tissue. In medical terms, it is known as keratoplasty for corneal graft. The cornea needs to be clear, smooth, and healthy for a good vision. An unhealthy cornea leads to blurry vision.

Before transplanting cornea, doctors also try to treat the problem with other methods. However, if the condition is not gett...more
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Homeopath•Vadodara
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It is not available.
You have to prepare it.
Take 10 mls of distill water and add 10 drops of medicine. And they use as eye drops.
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Ophthalmologist•Pune
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The retina is the third and innermost layer of the eye that catches the light and helps us focus on things so that we can see clearly. This is one of the most important parts of the eye. The retina is made up of a number of light-sensitive cells that are connected to nerve fibres. These nerve fibres help in transmitting the images formed through neuro-impulses that reach the brain. There are many conditions and diseases that can affect this part of the eye.

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Ophthalmologist•Varanasi
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The most common vision problems are shortsightedness and farsightedness. Shortsightedness is when a person sees close objects clearly while distant objects appear blurry. It is more common than farsightedness and affects about 70% of the Asian population.

When there is a refractive issue, the prescription usually has a plus/minus with it and also a number. A minus symbol is used to represent shortsightedness; the greater the number of the glasses, the higher the shortsightedness. High...more
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General Physician•Alappuzha
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Leukocoria (also white pupillary reflex) is an abnormal white reflection from the retina of the eye. Leukocoria resembles eyeshine, but leukocoria can occur in humans and other animals that lack eyeshine because their retina lacks a tapetum lucidum. Large reviews have shown that leukocoria is the most common presenting sign (> 50% of cases). As the disease can progress rapidly, retinoblastoma is considered an ocular emergency. Fortunately, with early diagnosis and treatment, more than 98% of chi...more
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Ophthalmologist•Gurgaon
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Keratoplasty or a Cornea Transplant is a surgical procedure to restore the vision of the eye of an individual by replacing the damaged part of the cornea with the donated corneal tissue. The cornea is a dome-shaped transparent surface of the eye. A Cornea Transplant Surgery is required for ulcer in the cornea, thinning of the cornea, clouding of the cornea, Keratoconus, problems caused by previous surgical treatment, Fuchs Dystrophy, swelling of the cornea, corneal scarring, and others. All the...more
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Ophthalmologist•Nashik
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Retinal detachment is a condition in which a layer of tissue called the retina gets lifted or pulled far from its initial position in the eye. This can cause a number of symptoms including slight vision impairment and blurred vision as well as pain. The retina is a light sensitive part that can be found in the rear portion of the eye.

This part is responsible for sending visual signals to the brain which helps in forming the images that we see when we set our eyes on an object. If a pe...more
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