Ophthalmologist ·
Manipal Hospital, Hebbal , Bangalore, India
31 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
Dr Deepa Murthy is a renowned ophthalmologist who has vast experience in various surgeries and can treat a number of conditions listed below:
Some of the most common eye conditions that the ophthalmologist treats are Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis. The doctor might prescribe some antibiotics for bacterial conjunctivitis. Antibiotics might help lessen the length of infection. For dry eyes, the doctor will do physical examinations, and treatment may include use of artificial tears and reduce tear drainage.
Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of eye diseases are as follows:
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.
The working hours of doctor Deepa Murthy are 10 am to 5 pm. The average work hours of the doctor is 47 hours per week.
Some of the popular procedures performed by Dr Deepa Murthy 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. 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:
Eye exams are critical because severe eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy may have minimal symptoms until the condition has progressed. An eye exam involves a number of tests to check your vision and eye diseases. An opthalmologist will perform a series of tests to find out the eye problem and will recommend a treatment plan.
Some of the signs you need to visit an ophthalmologist include:
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: