Ophthalmologist ·
Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals , Kolkata, India
24 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Specialises in:
Some of the conditions treated by opthalmologist Dr Asim Kumar Kandar include:
An ophthalmologist treats diabetic retinopathy based on several factors, such as the severity of the condition and response to previous treatments. Some effective treatment methods include laser treatment, injections, and eye surgery. The doctor might prescribe some antibiotics for bacterial conjunctivitis. Antibiotics might help lessen the length of infection.
You must see an opthalmologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms:
Routine eye exams are the best way to avoid any vision problems. In case you did not have an eye exam for more than a year, you should schedule a visit with your eye doctor. Being aware of some warning signs can help you take the required steps for the health of your eyesight, especially if the vision symptoms appear suddenly. In most cases, detached retina and onset of glaucoma, quick intervention is required to minimize the permanent vision loss.
You can consult Dr Asim Kumar Kandar from 10 am to 5 pm. The ophthalmologist works an average of 47 hours per week.
The popular procedures that Dr.Asim Kumar Kandar performs 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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Ophthalmologists are doctors who handle the medical aspects of eye care, such as treatment, surgery, and prescription of glasses and contact lenses as well as medicines for different eye problems. Some ophthalmologists work with other eye care team, coordinate with optometrists as well as other medical professionals to provide care for chronic eye conditions. If you have an eye problem such as cataracts or any other conditions that would require surgical treatment, an ophthalmologist is a suitable doctor to address your problem. Though an ophthalmologist generally treats eye-related problems, they may also offer consultation for conditions that are not linked to the eyes. They also take part in scientific research to find new treatment methods.
For the evaluation of your eye condition, you have to get certain tests done which may include the following:
An eye exam involves a number of tests to check your vision and eye diseases. The eye doctor will use various instruments and focus bright lights at the eyes and ask you to look through an array of different lenses. Each test in an eye exam will evaluate a different aspect of vision and eye health..
In the below-listed situations, you must seek assistance from an opthalmologist:
The above-listed signs and symptoms signal that you need to consult an eye specialist who will diagnose the condition and start suitable treatment. They may tell you to undergo a number of eye tests to diagnose the condition. They also talk to other specialists about your condition and will start the best 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: