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Dr Kinshuk Biswas - Ophthalmologist

DR KINSHUK BISWAS

MBBS, MS (Opthalmology)
Ophthalmologist
  • Fees: INR 600
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr.Kinshuk Biswas is a well known Ophthalmologist. Dr.Kinshuk has completed his M.B.B.S from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and has further done his M.S in Ophthalmology from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum. Dr.Kinshuk has formerly got the chance to work at the renowned Indraprastha Apollo Medical Centre, Vasant Kunj in New Delhi, as Registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology and as a visiting consultant. To drench Dr.Kinshuk's quest for knowledge Dr.Kinshuk also pursued Phacoemulsigication fellowship at Mahatma Eye Hospital in Nagpur. Over the years, Dr.Kinshuk has gained a lot of experience and has become an expert in his field; performing an average of 15-20 phacoemulsification Cataract Surgeries with intra ocular lens implant, per month. Dr.Kinshuk is a life member of societies like All India Ophthalmological Society and Delhi Ophthalmological Society

Services/Interest

  • Cataract Surgeries
  • and Eye related Ailments.

Experience

Dr. Kinshuk has experience of 18 years, and is best Ophthalmologist.

Education

MBBS (Manipal), MS (Opthalmology) (Belgaum)

I Speak

English

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Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 2:30 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.