Ophthalmologist ·
Aster DM Healthcare , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
9 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Malayalam , English
Dr Caroline Therese Paulson has treated a wide variety of conditions with high success rate and accuracy. Some of the conditions treated by the doctor are:
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.
You can consult Dr Caroline Therese Paulson from 10 am to 5 pm. The ophthalmologist works an average of 47 hours per week.
Ophthalmologist Caroline Therese Paulson has performed a wide range of procedures. Some of the popular procedures performed by the doctor include:
LASIK or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis is a common eye procedure performed when a person wants better vision and does not want to wear contact lenses and glasses. LASIK is the most common type of eye surgery that fixes issues with the way the eyes focus. The procedure is performed using a laser to remove tissues.
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An ophthalmologist helps improve patients’ vision by testing the eyes in order to diagnose and treat disorders. Some ophthalmologists specialize in eye surgery to correct and fix eye problems. An ophthalmologist can provide the same services as an optometrist, such as prescribing eyeglasses as well as contact lenses to treat vision problems. While ophthalmologists are trained to treat and diagnose all eye problems, some ophthalmologists specialize in a certain field of medical and surgical eye care. They complete 1-2 years of additional training in one of the main subspecialty areas, including Pediatrics, Oculo-Plastic Surgery, and Neurology. They also participate in scientific research on the treatment for eye diseases and vision issues.
For the evaluation of your eye condition, you have to get certain tests done which may include the following:
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: