Ophthalmologist ·
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India
28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
One of the eminent ophthalmologists, Dr Pratik Ranjan Sen treats a variety of conditions with high success rates. The conditions treated are as follows::
Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis are common eye conditions treated by ophthalmologists. The treatment for dry eye is based on the suggestion of an ophthalmologist Treatment options may include proper dieting, medications, and surgery. Some treatments for drye eyes focus on reversing a condition that's causing your dry eyes.
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.
You can reach Dr Pratik Ranjan Sen from 10 am to 5 pm on Monday to Saturday. The average working hours of the doctor are 47 hours a week.
Some of the popular procedures performed by Dr Pratik Ranjan Sen are listed below:
LASIK or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis is a common eye procedure performed when a person wants better vision and does not want to wear contact lenses and glasses. LASIK is the most common type of eye surgery that fixes issues with the way the eyes focus. The procedure is performed using a laser to remove tissues.
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An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who is trained in vision and eye care. Ophthalmologists are different from optometrists and opticians because of their different levels of training and the conditions they diagnose and treat. Some ophthalmologists work closely with other medical experts to provide care for chronic eye conditions. 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.
For the evaluation of your eye condition, you have to get certain tests done which may include the following:
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.
An individual needs to consult an opthalmologist in case of the below situations:
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: