Best Eye Specialist in Kolkata
Yashoda Hospitals offers the expertise of our skilled eye specialists in Kolkata through dedicated OPD clinics, providing a range of treatments for various eye disorders, backed by our renowned excellence in ophthalmology. When seeking a quick, free consultation or specialized care from the best eye specialists in Kolkata, visit our OPD clinics, where we connect you with the best ophthalmologist in Kolkata and deliver outstanding services for your perfect vision.
With a team led by the best eye specialists in Kolkata, they treat patients of all ages across their areas of expertise, including advanced robotic cataract surgery, laser transplantation of the cornea, laser keratorefractive surgery, grafting surgeries, and more. Our panel includes some of the best ophthalmologists in Kolkata, who have committed themselves to providing preventive ophthalmology and advanced treatment options utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment for managing all eye diseases, including a visual field analyzer, optical coherence tomography, and more. Our leading eye specialists in Kolkata are here to guide you and offer holistic and comprehensive care at the OPD clinics of Yashoda Hospitals.
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FAQ’s
What do ophthalmologists do?
An ophthalmologist is a medical specialist who attends to the medical and surgical well-being of the eyes and the visual elements around the eyes. They also partake in the research of retinal disorders and eye diseases. They conduct diagnoses, perform surgeries, manage several eye conditions, and prescribe suitable eyewear to the patients.
Can an ophthalmologist prescribe glasses?
An ophthalmologist is qualified to deliver total eye care for their patients, including conducting comprehensive eye diagnosis and prescribing corrective glasses or contacts (vision services), treating eye issues that other conditions cause, and prescribing medications.An ophthalmologist is qualified to deliver total eye care for their patients, including conducting comprehensive eye diagnosis and prescribing corrective glasses or contacts (vision services), treating eye issues that other conditions cause, and prescribing medications.
Why do ophthalmologists use plus cylinders?
Ophthalmologists utilize a plus cylinder symbol to describe astigmatism and explain its treatments and how to manage it under their respective surgical practices.
Why do ophthalmologists dilate eyes?
Ophthalmologists use special drops to dilate your eyes, which allows them to see the internal structures of your eye, including the retina and optic nerve. It allows a convenient diagnosis for the overall health of the eye and monitors various eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Are all ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians the same?
While the latter is involved in the science of medicine, surgery, and the well-being of the eye, an ophthalmologist, optometrist, and optician have their distinctive roles in the department to fulfill. An ophthalmologist performs diagnostic tests and treats eye conditions, whereas an optometrist conducts visual exams and offers prescriptions for glasses.
What technology does an ophthalmologist use in an OT?
An ophthalmologist utilizes some key advanced technologies in an operating theatre that include lasers for refractive surgeries and glaucoma treatment, augmented and virtual reality for disease monitoring, 3D imaging for optical coherence tomography (OCT), and fiber optics.