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Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis

Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis

Ophthalmologist ·
, Vilnius, Lithuania

33 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Lithuanian

Darius Aukstikalnis is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

Specialises in:

AstigmatismFuchs' DystrophyHyperopiaCorrection of MyopiaDiabetic Retinopathy. Retinal Detachment. Vitreous Hemorrhage.

About Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis is a talented and popular ophthalmologist in Lithuania. He has over 22 years of experience as an opthalmologist in Lithuania. Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis’s primary treatment areas include cataract, glaucoma, vitreous and retina surgery, laser surgeries. He graduated from Kaunas Medical Academy, Lithuania. He has Has undergone professional traineeship in numerous countries like  Germany, the United Kingdom, the USA, Sweden, Switzerland, and Norway to name a few. Currently, He is an ophthalmologist–microsurgeon at Kardiolita Hospital.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis is well known for his accomplishments as an eye specialist. He has participated in several conferences. He also volunteered in the Mercy Ships volunteer mission in Freetown (Sierra Leone). He is a member of the Lithuanian Ophthalmological Society, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, European Society of Vitreoretinal Surgery.

Conditions treated by Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis

One of the eminent ophthalmologists, Dr Darius Aukstikalnis treats a variety of conditions with high success rates. The conditions treated are as follows::

  • Astigmatism
  • Fuchs' Dystrophy
  • Hyperopia
  • Correction of Myopia
  • Diabetic Retinopathy. Retinal Detachment. Vitreous Hemorrhage.
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
  • Corneal Injury
  • Keratoconus

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.

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis

You must see an opthalmologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms:

  • The foreign body inside the eye and trauma to the eye
  • Change in vision or sudden loss of vision
  • Floaters
  • Watery and red eyes
  • Severe eye pain
  • Blurred vision

The above signs and symptoms suggest that you need to see an eye specialist. Having serious eye problems on time can help you restore your vision. Sometimes, non-vision eye problems may be treated to keep the eyes comfortable and the eyesight sharp. It is important to go for routine eye examinations to diagnose the condition.

Operating Hours of Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis

You can consult Dr Darius Aukstikalnis from 10 am to 5 pm. The ophthalmologist works an average of 47 hours per week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis

Dr Darius Aukstikalnis is an experienced opthalmologist who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below:

  • Vitrectomy
  • Macular Degeneration Surgery
  • LASIK
  • Cornea Transplant

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.

Qualification

  • Kaunas Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine 1986 - 1992
  • Kaunas Academy of Medicine, residency in anesthesiology-resuscitation 1992 - 1995 Kaunas Medical Academy, ophthalmology residency 1995 - 1998
  • Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, doctoral studies in biomedical sciences,
  • 2007 awarded the degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences 2003 - 2007

Work Experiences

  • VUL Santara Clinic, Department of Ophthalmology, ophthalmologist - microsurgeon 1998
  • Lecturer at the Clinic of Ear, Nose, Throat and Eye Diseases, Vilnius University
  • Vilnius Kardiolitos klinikos , ophthalmologist - microsurgeon

Certifications (3)

  • Fellowship from USA, Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Czech Republic, Italy, etc. and in Lithuania.

Memberships (5)

  • Member of Lithuanian Society
  • Member of Ophthalmologists Society
  • Member of European Society of Ophthalmologists
  • Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Member of European Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Procedures Performed

LASIK
Macular Degeneration Surgery
Vitrectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis has over 22 years of experience as an opthalmologist in Lithuania.

Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis’s primary treatment areas include cataract, glaucoma, vitreous and retina surgery, laser surgeries.

Yes, Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis provides online consultation via MediGence.

It costs for online consultation with the expert.

Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis is a member of the Lithuanian Ophthalmological Society, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, European Society of Vitreoretinal Surgery.

We need to consult an ophthalmologist such as Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis for queries regarding treatment and surgical procedures for cataract, glaucoma, laser surgery.

The expert ophthalmologist from Lithuania can be easily consulted online by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your query. An appointment for a consultation with the expert will be scheduled. After the payment via PayPal, the Online Teleconsultation will connect the expert and the patient through a live F2F session.

Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis is a specialized Ophthalmologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Yes. Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis offers telemedicine via MediGence. Top Eye Specialist in Lithuania like Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis are offering second opinions and video consultations at the click of a button. One can clear all their queries before opting to travel abroad for treatment with the power of Online Doctor Consultation.

To avail a Telemedicine call with Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis, the interested candidate should:

  • Search Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis on the MediGence website search bar
  • Click the video icon against his profile
  • Select an appropriate date
  • Register on the website
  • Upload necessary documents
  • Make the payment via secured payment gateway of Paypal
  • Join the video call by clicking the link received over email on decided date and time

Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis is one of the most sought after specialists in Lithuania and has over 22 Years years of experience.

The consultation fees of Eye Specialist in Lithuania like Dr. Darius Aukstikalnis starts from USD 75.

FAQ's Related to Ophthalmologist

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:

  • External examination
  • Slit-lamp
  • Visual acuity
  • Pupil function
  • Refraction
  • Intraocular pressure
  • Visual field (confrontation) testing
  • Ocular motility

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:

  1. Difficulty seeing at night
  2. Red or pink eyes
  3. Sensitivity to light
  4. Blurry vision or difficulty focusing on objects
  5. Eye pain
  6. Frequent Headache
  7. Seeing spots or flashes
  8. Dry eyes
  9. Double vision

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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