Ophthalmologist ·
Global Health City , Chennai, India
22 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
Some of the conditions treated by opthalmologist Dr Gitanjali Fernandez 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.
You must see an opthalmologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms:
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 Gitanjali Fernandez from 10 am to 5 pm. The ophthalmologist works an average of 47 hours per week.
The popular procedures that Dr.Gitanjali Fernandez performs are listed below:
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is the most common procedure performed to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Like other types of eye surgery, LASIK reshapes the front surface of the eye to allow light entering into the eye to focus clearly on the retina without the use of glasses or contact lenses.
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Dr. Gitanjali Fernandez is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 12 Years years of experience.
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. An ophthalmologist also diagnoses as well as treats eye conditions, does eye surgeries, and participates in scientific research on the causes and treatment for eye diseases and vision issues. Sometimes, ophthalmologists also detect health issues that are not related to the eyes but become clear in a routine eye exam. The ophthalmologist recommends that the person should consult their doctor.
An opthalmologist may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of eye conditions:
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.
An individual needs to consult an opthalmologist in case of the below situations:
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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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: