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Dr Aditi Agarwal - Ophthalmologist

DR ADITI AGARWAL

MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), DNB, FICO, FLVPEI
Ophthalmologist
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Wednesday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Introduction

Dr Aditi Agarwal is one of the best Eye Specialists in Gurgaon with an experience of over 10 years in this field. Dr. Aditi Agarwal is an experienced eye surgeon specializing in all kinds of Corneal Transplantation like PK, DALK, DSEK, Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification), Glaucoma and Refractive surgeries like LASIK, ICL etc. She has an experience of more than one decade and now is Consultant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon. Dr. Agrawal has also delivered faculty lectures and presented papers at several prestigious eye conferences.

Hospital Associations

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

Services/Interest

  • Corneal transplant surgeries
  • Collagen crosslinking
  • Stem cell transplant
  • Advanced cataract surgeries
  • Refractive surgeries
  • LASIK
  • ICL
  • PK
  • DALK
  • DSEK
  • Phacoemulsification
  • Glaucoma

Experience

Dr. Aditi Agarwal has several years of rich professional experience having worked at reputed eye hospitals such as Venu Eye Institute and Research Center in Delhi, Centre for Sight group of hospitals and Artemis Health Institute in Gurgaon. During the course of her career, Dr. Agarwal has conducted numerous complex surgeries like cultivated autologous limbal stem cell transplantation, traumatic cataract surgeries, paediatric corneal transplant etc.

Professional Memberships

Member, All India Ophthalmic Society. Member, Cornea Society of India. Member, Delhi Ophthalmic Society.

Awards and Recognitions

Best paper award at the Delhi Ophthalmic Society conference. Dr J.G Thakur Gold medal award. "Sir Ratan Tata fellowship" in Advanced Cataract Surgery from Sankara Nethralaya. Awarded Fellowship by the International Council of Ophthalmology having cleared both level I and II examinations.

Education

MBBS, Seth G.S Medical college & KEM Hospital, Mumbai. M.S (Ophthalmology) M.G.M Medical College & M.Y Hospital, Indore. DNB Ophthalmology, National board of examinations, India. Fellowship, Cornea, Anterior segment- L.V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. Fellowship, Glaucoma- Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore. Fellowship, Advanced cataract microsurgery & phacoemulsification, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), UK.

I Speak

English and Hindi

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Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon Timing

Wednesday
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

What is an ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist is a doctor who commonly acts as both a physician and a surgeon. He or she examines and treats diseases and injuries in and around the eye.

What does an ophthalmologist do?

An ophthalmologist is an MD who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists perform eye exams, diagnose and treat disease. They prescribe medications and perform eye surgery and also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.

What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and optometrist?

An optometrist specializes in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, low vision, and the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. They are not medical doctors. An ophthalmologist is an MD that specializes in prescribing glasses and contact lenses and the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye disease.

What diseases does an ophthalmologist treat?

  • Amblyopia.
  • Astigmatism.
  • Cataracts.
  • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
  • Corneal Dystrophies.
  • Diabetic Retinopathy.
  • Dry Eye.
  • Eye Cancer.
  • Glaucoma
  • Hyperopia
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Myopia
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Strabismus
  • Uveitis

What surgeries are performed by the ophthalmologists?

They perform surgeries for:

  • Ophthalmic Subspecialties
  • Cornea and External Disease
  • Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
  • Vitreoretinal Diseases
  • Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology

When should you see an ophthalmologist?

It is important to treat one's eyes with care.  Ignoring changes in your vision or skipping eye examinations can your eyes at risk.

It has been recommended that the adults see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible if they experience any of the following symptoms:

  • Abdominal pain or bloating
  • Changes in color vision
  • Changes in the field of vision such as shadows, black spots or blurriness in central or peripheral (side) vision
  • Changes in vision such as sudden flashes of light, spots, lightning streaks or jagged lines of light, blurry faces, distortions or wavy lines, wavy or watery vision, haloes around lights, double vision
  • Decreased vision or loss of vision in either one or both eyes
  • Physical changes to the eye such as crossed eyes, eyes that turn up or down, in, out, pain, or signs of infection.