Ophthalmologist ·
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India
17 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English , Tamil
Some of the conditions treated by opthalmologist Dr Chockalingam Muthuraman include:
Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis are common eye conditions treated by ophthalmologists. The treatment for dry eye is based on the suggestion of an ophthalmologist Treatment options may include proper dieting, medications, and surgery. Some treatments for drye eyes focus on reversing a condition that's causing your dry eyes.
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.
Dr Chockalingam Muthuraman is available for consultation between 10 am and 5 pm. The average working hours of the doctor are 47 hours a week.
Dr Chockalingam Muthuraman 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 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. 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 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..
An individual needs to consult an opthalmologist in case of the below situations:
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: