Eye Doctor

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye disorders, diseases, and visual impairment. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in eye care, offering both medical and surgical solutions to eye problems. The field includes a broad spectrum of services, ranging from routine eye exams to complex surgeries for eye diseases.

Key Areas of Ophthalmology:

1. General Eye Care

• Routine Eye Exams: Comprehensive eye exams to assess overall eye health, vision quality, and detect early signs of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, or retinal disorders.
• Vision Testing: Assessing visual acuity, eye coordination, and depth perception to detect refractive errors like nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.
• Prescription Glasses and Contact Lenses: Providing prescriptions for corrective lenses based on the results of an eye exam.

2. Refractive Surgery

• Laser Vision Correction (LASIK): A popular surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy): A laser surgery similar to LASIK, but with a slightly different approach, used for treating refractive errors.
• Refractive Lens Exchange: A surgical procedure that involves replacing the natural lens with an artificial lens to correct vision issues in patients with high refractive errors.

3. Cataract Care

• Cataract Surgery: A highly effective surgical procedure to remove the clouded lens of the eye and replace it with a clear artificial lens (intraocular lens, or IOL) to restore vision.
• Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Comprehensive care before and after cataract surgery to ensure optimal healing and recovery.
• Advanced Cataract Surgeries: Including femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery for improved precision and faster recovery.

4. Glaucoma Treatment

• Early Detection and Monitoring: Regular eye exams to detect early signs of glaucoma, a condition that damages the optic nerve and can lead to blindness.
• Medical Management: Use of medications (eye drops, oral medication) to control intraocular pressure and prevent damage to the optic nerve.
• Surgical Procedures: In more severe cases, surgical treatments such as trabeculectomy or minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) may be necessary to reduce intraocular pressure.

5. Retinal Disorders

• Diabetic Retinopathy: Early detection and treatment of retinal damage caused by diabetes, including laser therapy or injection treatments to prevent further damage.
• Macular Degeneration: Management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that affects the central vision, with injections or laser therapy.
• Retinal Detachment: Surgical treatment to repair a detached retina, which can cause permanent vision loss if untreated.
• Macular Hole: Treatment for macular holes that can lead to vision problems, typically requiring surgery.

6. Corneal Diseases

• Keratoconus: Treatment for corneal thinning, including the use of specialized contact lenses or surgical options like corneal crosslinking or corneal transplant.
• Corneal Transplant Surgery: Replacing a damaged cornea with a donor cornea to restore vision.
• Dry Eye Syndrome: Treatment for chronic dry eyes, including medications, lifestyle changes, or procedures like punctal plugs to improve tear production.

7. Pediatric Ophthalmology

• Strabismus (Crossed Eyes): Treatment of misalignment of the eyes, which can be corrected with glasses, therapy, or surgery.
• Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Management of conditions where one eye is weaker than the other, typically through patching, eye exercises, or surgery.
• Congenital Eye Disorders: Early diagnosis and treatment of eye problems present at birth, such as cataracts, retinopathy of prematurity, or glaucoma.
• Eye Exams for Children: Regular eye exams for children to detect issues like refractive errors, lazy eye, or other developmental eye conditions.

8. Oculoplastic Surgery

• Eyelid Surgery: Surgical correction of eyelid issues such as drooping eyelids (ptosis), tumors, or eyelid malpositions.
• Tear Duct Surgery: Procedures to correct blocked tear ducts and restore normal tear drainage.
• Orbital Surgery: Surgery to address issues related to the eye socket, such as tumors, fractures, or infections.
• Cosmetic Eye Surgery: Non-medical procedures aimed at enhancing the appearance of the eyes, such as eyelid lifts or cosmetic repair of eye injuries.

9. Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation

• Uveitis: Diagnosis and treatment of inflammation of the uvea (the middle layer of the eye), which can affect the retina and lead to serious vision loss.
• Ocular Infections: Treatment for bacterial, viral, or fungal infections of the eye, including conjunctivitis (pink eye) and corneal infections.
• Systemic Disease-Related Eye Conditions: Managing eye complications from systemic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or syphilis that can cause ocular inflammation.

10. Eye Injuries and Trauma

• Eye Trauma: Immediate care for injuries to the eye, including lacerations, chemical burns, or blunt trauma.
• Foreign Object Removal: Removing foreign bodies from the eye and treating any resultant damage or infection.
• Orbital Fractures: Surgical and non-surgical treatment for fractures of the eye socket caused by trauma or injury.

Services Provided by the Ophthalmology Department:

• Comprehensive Eye Exams: Thorough eye exams to assess vision health and screen for potential problems.
• Surgical Procedures: Offering advanced eye surgeries such as cataract surgery, LASIK, retinal surgery, and eyelid surgery.
• Treatment for Eye Conditions: Medical management of conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, uveitis, and dry eyes.
• Pediatric Eye Care: Specialized care for children’s eye conditions, including refractive issues, strabismus, and congenital eye problems.
• Laser Treatments: Using laser technology for conditions like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and refractive errors.

Our Ophthalmology Team

The Ophthalmology Department is led by Dr. Vatsala Nidhi, an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various eye conditions. Dr. Vatsala Nidhi and her team are dedicated to providing excellent care in the prevention, treatment, and management of eye diseases.