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Dr Chinmaya Sahu - Ophthalmologist

DR CHINMAYA SAHU

M.B.B.S, D.O.M.S, F.C.P.S, D.N.B, M.N.A.M.S, M.S (Mumbai) Ophthalmology, F.I.C.O, F.M.R.F, F.A.I.C.O (Retina), F.R.C.S (U.K)
Ophthalmologist
  • Fees: INR 1,150
  • Monday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Introduction

Dr. Chinmaya Sahu is one of the best Opthalmologists of Mumbai. Having completed his undergraduate and postgraduate training from Nair hospital in Mumbai, he trained in Vitreo-Retina from the prestigious Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. He then worked as a consultant in the renowned L.V Prasad eye institute, Hyderabad. Dr Chinmaya Sahu combines the best of the two premier institutes and is the first Vitreo Retinal Surgeon to have such a training. He is accredited by the American board and has also passed his F.R.C.S (Glasg) and has the distinction of having over 11 degrees to his name.

Hospital Associations

Jaslok Hospital And Research Centre

Services/Interest

  • Refractive Surgery
  • Corneal Surgery
  • Oculoplastic Surgery
  • Eye Muscle Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Orbital Surgery
  • Anterior Segment Surgery
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Eye Surgery
  • Corneal Transplantation
  • Retina Surgery
  • Lasik Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • LASIK Eye Surgery
  • Glaucoma Evaluation / Treatment

Experience

Dr Chinmaya Sahu is one of the top Opthalmologists of Mumbai. He specializes in the management of complicated Retinal cases like Vitreous hemorrhage, Retinal detachments and has thousands of retinal surgeries to his credit. His area of further specialization is complicated Diabetic Vitrectomies. He has authored a text book, ‘Comprehensive Notes in Ophthalmology’ for post graduate students and has also has authored the section on ‘Uvea’ in an international text book, ‘Clinical Ophthalmology’. He also has many publications and presentations to his credit.

Professional Memberships

Medical Council of India (MCI). Maharastra Medical Council. Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society.

Awards and Recognitions

Stood 12th in Merit List in 12th Standard in Mumbai - 1997. Stood 1st In Nair In 1st Year M.B.B.S And Topped With Distinction In Anatomy And Physiology - 1999. Stood 3rd In Nair In 2nd Year M.B.B.S With Distinction In Pharmacology.

Education

MBBS - B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai, 2003, MS - Ophthalmology - university of mumbai, 2007, FRCS - Royal College Of Physicians Of Glasgow, 2012.

I Speak

English, Hindi

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Jaslok Hospital And Research Centre Timing

Monday
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 4:00 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.