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Dr Janhvi Mehta - Ophthalmologist

DR JANHVI MEHTA

M.B.B.S., D.N.B, F.R.C.S ( Glasgow ), Disso ( ESASO ), MAS ( Vienna )
Ophthalmologist
  • Fees: INR 1,500
  • Friday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr Janhvi Mehta has done her post graduation in Ophthalmology ( DNB Ophthalmology) from Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre Mumbai, after which she joined Sankara Netralaya -Chennai for 2 years as Fellow in Retina Surgery and Research. She worked and trained under the leaders in the field and obtained extensive experience in Medical and Surgical retinal disorders. She was invited for a long term Retina fellowship program offered by the European Society of Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology where she built her expertise under the guidance of Dr Ursula Schmidt- Erfurth a stalwart in the field and a world renowned retina surgeon . Dr Janhvi Mehta is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow and specialises in Phacoemulsificaton Cataract Surgery,Medical and Surgical Retina,Retinopathy of Prematurity and Uveitis. She has made presentations in national and international meetings over the past years.

Hospital Associations

Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre

Services/Interest

  • Phacoemulsification with Micro Incision Technique (MICS) for Cataract Surgery
  • Monofocal and Multifocal Intraocular Lens Implant
  • Lasers & Injections for Medical Retina (Diabetes and other retinal conditions)
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery (basic & complex cases).Comprehensive Ophthalmology.

Experience

Dr Janhvi Mehta has more than 10 years of experience in this field

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Janhvi Mehta has made presentations in national and international meetings over the past years.

Education

HON. OPHTHALMIC SURGEON & RETINOLOGIST,

I Speak

English,Hindi

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Jaslok Hospital And Research Centre Timing

Monday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online Consultations

Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 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.