Ophthalmologist ·
NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Dr Amit Nagpal is a renowned ophthalmologist in UAE. He has over 15 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology. He specialises in complex Vitreo Retina Surgeries, Medical Retina, Ocular Oncology and Cataract Surgery. He holds MBBS, MNAMS and DNB degrees from reputed institutes. Dr Amit is a Fellow in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery from Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India. Previously he was associated with Shankara Nethralaya, Chennai as a consultant Vitreo Retinal surgeon. Currently, he is the HOD and Specialist Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-retinal Surgeon at NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai.
Dr Amit Nagpal is a highly skilled and specialized surgeon. He has more than 10, 000 successful complexes Vitreo Retinal surgeries to his credit. He has participated and also presented in various national and international conferences. His keen interest in research has led him to publish 10 Indexed scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals of Ophthalmology. He has expertise in the latest technologies including Vitrectomy machines, Phacoemulsification machines, Lasers, Cryo machines, Brachytherapy. He is a member of many associations including the All India Ophthalmology Society, Vitreo Retina Society of India, North Zone Ophthalmological Society.
One of the eminent ophthalmologists, Dr Amit Nagpal treats a variety of conditions with high success rates. The conditions treated are as follows::
The treatment for dry eye is decided after an opthalmologist performs tests and evaluates the severity of the disease. The treatment options may include proper dieting, medications, and surgery. The doctor might use certain antibiotics for bacterial conjunctivitis. Antibiotics might lessen the duration of the infection.
Eye conditions can produce different symptoms and these can differ from person to person. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of eye conditions include:
If you did not have an eye examination for more than one year, you must consult your opthalmologist. You should remain aware of some warning signs of eye problems as this can help you take the required steps for the health of your eyesight. In some cases, detached retina and onset of glaucoma, quick intervention is required to minimize the permanent vision loss.
Dr Amit Nagpal is available for consultation between 10 am and 5 pm. The average working hours of the doctor are 47 hours a week.
Some of the popular procedures performed by Dr Amit Nagpal are listed below:
LASIK is the most common type of eye surgery that fixes issues with the way the eyes focus. It could be an alternative to glasses and contact lenses. During this surgery, a special kind of cutting laser is utilized to change the shape of the clear tissue in the cornea to improve vision.
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Dr Amit Nagpal has over 15 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology.
His primary treatments include complex Vitreo Retina Surgeries, Medical Retina, Ocular Oncology and Cataract Surgery. He holds MBBS, MNAMS and DNB degrees from reputed institutes.
Yes, Dr Amit Nagpal provides online consultation through MediGence.
It costs 160 USD for online consultation with Dr Nagpal.
He is a member of many associations including the All India Ophthalmology Society, Vitreo Retina Society of India, North Zone Ophthalmological Society.
We need to consult an ophthalmologist such as Dr Nagpal for any queries regarding treatment/diagnosis related to Medical Retina, Ocular Oncology and Cataract Surgery.
He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your enquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the online consultation can be done.
An ophthalmologist is a doctor who has a specialization in eye and vision care. They are trained to perform various eye tests, diagnose and treat eye diseases, prescribe medications and also perform eye surgery. They also provide prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses. Ophthalmologists also actively involved in eye surgeries and conduct research to find the causes and treatment of eye problems and vision issues. Apart from this, ophthalmologists also see health problems that not linked to the eyes but might be diagnosed during a routine eye examination.
The tests required before and during the consultation by an opthalmologist include:
An opthalmologist may perform a number of different tests to evaluate your vision and diseases. Each test will evaluate some specific aspect of vision. The doctor may direct a beam of light in your eyes to look for any abnormalities in the retina. They design the treatment plan posts after evaluating the test reports.
Below are some situations when you need to see an opthalmologist:
The above signs and symptoms should not be ignored and must be discussed with an eye specialist because the diagnosis of eye condition at an early stage will help the doctor to plan effective treatment, They may also discuss your symptoms with other doctors to determine the right treatment.
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Glaucoma in general involves the disorder of the eye that damages the optic nerve of the patient. Surgery is performed to lower the pressure inside the eye. There are different types of surgeries that are performed according to the requirements: