Ophthalmologist ·
Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman , Ajman, United Arab Emirates
15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Kannanda , Tamil ,Hindi
Specialises in:
Some of the conditions treated by opthalmologist Dr Poornima Shadaksharappa 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.
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:
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.
The working hours of doctor Poornima Shadaksharappa are 10 am to 5 pm. The average work hours of the doctor is 47 hours per week.
The popular procedures that Dr.Poornima Shadaksharappa 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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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.
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: