Ophthalmologist ·
Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals , Kolkata, India
41 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Specialises in:
Some of the conditions treated by opthalmologist Dr Bikas Bhattacharya 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.
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 Bikas Bhattacharya is available for consultation between 10 am and 5 pm. The average working hours of the doctor are 47 hours a week.
Dr Bikas Bhattacharya is an experienced opthalmologist who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below:
LASIK (Laser in Situ Keratomileusis) uses a laser to reshape the cornea. This procedure uses a certain laser designed to treat vision issues, improve vision, and also reduce the need for glasses and contact lenses. The laser alters the shape of your cornea.
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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.
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..
Some of the signs you need to visit an ophthalmologist include:
If you notice the above-listed signs and symptoms, you are suggested to see an opthalmologist for a proper diagnosis of the condition. The opthalmologist will evaluate the test reports and will plan the treatment that is best for you.
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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: