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DR JAIVIR SINGH
Ophthalmologist
- Fees: INR 1,000
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Monday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(See all timing)Monday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Introduction
Dr. Jaivir Singh is one of the best Ophthalmologist in Mohali, Punjab with an experience of 32 years in this field. Dr. Jaivir Singh is currently attached to Fortis Hospital at Mohali, Punjab. Dr Jaivir Singh is trained in Anterior Segment Microsurgery, Cornea Transplant and Eye banking. Dr. Jaivir Singh is an expert in Phaco, glaucoma, squint correction and lasers.
Hospital Associations
Fortis Hospital Mohali , Punjab
Services/Interest
- Anterior Segment Microsurgery
- Cornea Transplant
- Eye banking
- Phaco
- Glaucoma
- Squint Correction
Experience
Dr. Jaivir Singh has previously served 25 years in the Army Medical Corps and operated more than 5000 cases in Command Hospital in Chandimandir. Apart from managing Eye bank and Cornea Transplant Centre in the army, Dr. Col Jaivir Singh has also managed Insurgency related ocular trauma in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Col Jaivir Singh organised 3 National Level Eye Camps in various parts of the country and operated 1200 cataract cases in 11 days.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Jaivir Singh has been awarded the prestigious Vishisht Seva Medal by President of India for exemplary work in the field of Ophthalmology.
Education
MBBS, M.S (Opthal)
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.