Dr. Soman Sukumaran Nair

Conditions treated by Dr. Soman Sukumaran Nair

One of the eminent ophthalmologists, Dr Soman Sukumaran Nair treats a variety of conditions with high success rates. The conditions treated are as follows::

• Hyperopia
• Correction of Myopia
• Fuchs' Dystrophy
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
• Astigmatism
• Keratoconus
• Diabetic Retinopathy. Retinal Detachment. Vitreous Hemorrhage.
• Corneal Injury

The treatment for dry eye is decided after an opthalmologist performs tests and evaluates the severity of the disease. The treatment options may include proper dieting, medications, and surgery. The doctor might use certain antibiotics for bacterial conjunctivitis. Antibiotics might lessen the duration of the infection.

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Soman Sukumaran Nair

You must see an opthalmologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms:

• Severe eye pain
• The foreign body inside the eye and trauma to the eye
• Floaters
• Change in vision or sudden loss of vision
• Watery and red eyes
• Blurred vision

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.

Operating Hours of Dr. Soman Sukumaran Nair

You can reach Dr Soman Sukumaran Nair from 10 am to 5 pm on Monday to Saturday. The average working hours of the doctor are 47 hours a week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Soman Sukumaran Nair

Some of the popular procedures performed by Dr Soman Sukumaran Nair are listed below:

• Macular Degeneration Surgery
• Vitrectomy
• LASIK

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.

Qualification

• MBBS: Grant Medical College and Sir J J Group of Hospitals, University of Mumbai
• MD (AIIMS, New Delhi) Ophthalmology
• Senior Registrar in Vitreoretinal Surgery, Ocular trauma & Retinopathy of Prematurity at AIIMS, New Delhi, India
• Clinical Observership in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Doheny Eye Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles.

Work Experiences

• Appointed Faculty at Gulf Medical University.