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Dr Harish Nayak - Ophthalmologist

DR HARISH NAYAK

MBBS, DOMS, MS (Bombay University), CCT Ophthalmolgy UK, FRCS Ophthalmology(Glasgow), MRCOphth(London), FRCOphth(London)
Ophthalmologist
  • Fees: INR 700
  • Saturday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Harish Nayak is one of the best Ophthalmologist in Bangalore and has an experience of 28 years in this field.Dr. Harish Nayak practices at Cloudnine Hospital - Old Airport Road in Old Airport Road, Bangalore,Manipal Hospital in Old Airport Road, Bangalore and Nayak Clinic - Children and Eye in JP Nagar 7 Phase, Bangalore and has completed MBBS from Mangalore University, Karnataka, India in 1991,DOMS from College of Physicians and Surgeons Mumbai in 1995 and MS - Ophthalmology from University Of Bombay in 1995.

Hospital Associations

Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road

Services/Interest

  • Ophthalmologist

Experience

Dr. Harish Nayak has an experience of 28 years in this field.

Awards and Recognitions

John Pratt-Johnson Fellowship - 2001 Awarded Blue Ribbon and TMA Pai Gold Medal For Best Outgoing Student In MBBS - 1990

Education

MBBS - Mangalore University, Karnataka, India, 1991 DOMS - College of Physicians and Surgeons in Mumbai, 1995 MS - Ophthalmology - University Of Bombay, 1995

I Speak

English Kannada Hindi Tulu Konkani

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Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road Timing

Tuesday
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 5:00 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.