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DR CARREEN PAKRASI
Ophthalmologist
- Fees: INR 1,000
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Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(See all timing)Monday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 10% Off on OPD + Free Registration
Introduction
Dr. Carreen Pakrasi graduated with an MBBS from MKCG college, Orissa in 1985. Dr. Carreen Pakrasi completed masters from MD in ophthalmology from AIIMS in 1991. Dr. Carreen Pakrasi practiced as a senior resident in Safdarjung Hospital from 1994 to 1996. Also Dr. Carreen Pakrasi is a post graduate Diploma in hospital management from IHFW. Dr. Carreen Pakrasi has over three decades of rich professional experience in her field. Dr. Carreen Pakrasi area of interest lies in treatment of Cataract, Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma and UVEA. Dr. Carreen Pakrasi was the director of Pakrasi eye associates from 1996 to 2013. Now serving as a Director in Medanta- The Medicity.
Hospital Associations
Medanta- The Medicity, Gurugram
Services/Interest
- Refractive Surgery
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
- UVEA`
Experience
Dr. Carreen Pakrasi is one of the best Ophthalmologist with 30 years of experience.
Education
M.D. (Ophthalmology) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1991. M.B.B.S. from MKCG Medical College, Berhampur in 1986.
I Speak
English, Hindi
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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.