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Ophthalmologist•Thane
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One of the most cutting edge eye procedures which has been very successful in practice and has been loved by millions of patients is LASIK. LASIK is a form of eye surgery performed with the help of a precise laser and is very effective in correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness as well as astigmatism (imperfections with the shape of the cornea). With any such procedure, there are bound to be myths which arise out of misconceptions. Some of those myths as well as the advantages of LASIK have b...more
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Eye surgeries have evolved a long way. Starting from the most basic of eye surgeries, technological advancement has evolved a number of modern eye surgery techniques. Lasik is the latest trend in eye surgery and is the most common type of eye surgery in the modern day.

Lasik or lasik (laser assisted situ keratomileusis), is a laser eye surgery or laser vision revision. It is a kind of refractive surgery for the rectification of nearsightedness, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The lasik surg...more
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What is conjunctivitis?

An inflammation of the conjunctiva, sometimes known as pink eye, is medically referred to as conjunctivitis. The conjunctiva is a thin, transparent covering that covers the white area of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. Pink eye is a frequent name for this condition. It is a condition that can be brought on by either an infection caused by viruses or by bacteria.

What are the signs and symptoms of conjunctivitis?

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What is lazy eye?

Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is a vision disorder that is characterised by decreased vision in one eye. It can occur for a number of reasons, such as a misaligned or crossed eye, strabismus, or an uncorrected optical defect.

It usually begins during childhood and affects the ability to use both eyes together for tasks such as reading and sports activities. Lazy eye does not generally cause complete loss of vision in the affected eye, but it can lead to p...more
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What is strabismus?

Strabismus is an eye condition in which the eyes do not line up in the same direction. In this condition, one eye could turn inward, outward, upward or downward while the other eye looks forward. Strabismus can occur in any age group and is usually first noticed in children before the age of five. ;

It is estimated that 4-5 percent of children have some form of strabismus. If left untreated, the brain may begin to favour one eye over the ...more
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Ophthalmologist•Gurgaon
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What is macular degeneration?

Macular degeneration is an eye condition that causes damage to the macula, the part of the retina responsible for clear central vision. It occurs when the macula thins and deteriorates, making it difficult for individuals to read or see in detail. The most common form of macular degeneration is age-related macular degeneration (amd).

While this disease may progress slowly for some individuals, others might experience more rapid onset and...more
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What is cataract?

Cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens, which is the part of the eye that focuses light and images on the retina. It occurs when proteins in the lens clump together, resulting in malfunction and eventual blindness. ;

Cataract typically occurs with aging and is a major cause of visual impairment among older adults. In some cases, cataracts may need to be surgically removed to restore vision.

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1. Dr. Rupesh waphekar

Https://www. Lybrate. Com/thane/doctor/dr-rupesh-waphekar-homeopath ;

Md homoeopathy, post graduation homoeopathy, london, diach, bhms

11 years experience 500 at clinic 350 online



Dr. Rupesh waphekar is an experienced homoeopathic doctor who has a bhms, md homeopathy from dkmm homeopathic medical college aurangabad, and a diach from the international academy of homoeopathy in greece. He combines his ...more
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Ophthalmologist•Delhi
Dr. Ravi thadani

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Mbbs, Ms. In ophthalmology. ;

41 years of experience 500 at clinic 99 online

He is a specialist in treating disorders of eyes with expertise as an ophthalmologist. He is a trained physician, having practised as a botox specialist treating various disorders like periorbital edema, glaucoma and hyperkeratinization of sclera and cornea. With his experience of years an...more
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Ophthalmologist•Bangalore
Dr. Prerana Tripathi
Fellowship In Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, And Neuro-O. M.B.B.S., D.O., D.N.B., Fellowship In Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, And Neuro-O
13 Years of Experience 500 at the clinic
Ophthalmologist and eye surgeon Dr. Prerana Tripathi practices in Malleswaram, Bangalore, and has been a doctor for 13 years. In Malleswaram, Bangalore, Dr. Prerana Tripathi has a Pristine Care practice. In 2009, she accomplished her M.B.B.S. at Rajiv Gandhi University ...more
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MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, DNB

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1 Dr. Chanchal gadodiya

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M. B. B. S, ms, d. N. B, fellowship in paediatric opth & strabismology



An eye doctor specializing in low vision eyes lasik, and laser eye surgeon, vitreoretinal, cataract, and glaucoma surgeon oculoplasty and cornea transplant surgeon a pediatric strabismus specialist with a master of science from b y l nair hospital in mumbai and a bachelor of medicine and...more
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Who can deny the fact that good vision or eyesight is an important part of your overall health? one must have an unflawed vision to see things clearly in life before trying to act upon them. It s like the problem begins where you cease to have clarity of vision in your life. So, it is really important to take care of your eyes prior to fretting about what you see. Do you know what that means?

Forget about that poetic description, anyway! let us tell you in very simple words that a pair ...more
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