Dr. Prashaant Chaudhry

An ophthalmologist is a doctor who has a specialization in eye and vision care. They are trained to perform various eye tests, diagnose and treat eye diseases, prescribe medications and also perform eye surgery. They also provide prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses. If you have an eye problem such as cataracts or any other conditions that would require surgical treatment, an ophthalmologist is a suitable doctor to address your problem. Though an ophthalmologist generally treats eye-related problems, they may also offer consultation for conditions that are not linked to the eyes. They also take part in scientific research to find new treatment methods.

The tests required before and during the consultation by an opthalmologist include:

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

An opthalmologist may perform a number of different tests to evaluate your vision and diseases. Each test will evaluate some specific aspect of vision. The doctor may direct a beam of light in your eyes to look for any abnormalities in the retina. They design the treatment plan posts after evaluating the test reports.

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 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.