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DR KRISHNA KUMART
Ophthalmologist
- Fees: INR 400
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Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(See all timing)Monday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,
Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Introduction
Dr.Krishna Kumar Thakkar is an ophthalmologist who has a distinguished academic and clinical career managing the vast plethora of cases seen in this challenging field of ophthalmology. An astute professional, Dr.Krishna is proficient in managing surgical treatment for eye disorders including trauma. Dr.Krishna has excellent skills in procedures such as phacoemulsification and has performed over 3000 cataract surgeries. Dr.Krishna has vast experience in performing refractive and glaucoma surgeries. Dr.Krishna is proficient in extraocular surgeries like entropion and socket reconstruction. He has capabilities of handling contemporary technology by use of ND YAG laser for Iridectomies, Capsultomies, ‘’B” scan and FA graphy.
Hospital Associations
Columbia Asia Hospital.
Services/Interest
- Refractive and Glaucoma Surgeries.
Experience
Dr.Krishna is one of the best Ophthalmologists in Bangalore and has an experience of 41 years.
Education
MBBS - 1980, Dip in Opthal - 1996, Fellow in Gen Opthal - 1997.
I Speak
English.
Feedback For Dr Krishna Kumart
Write FeedbackManipal Hospital Yeshwantpur Earlier Columbia Asia Hospital Yeshwanthpur Timing
Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 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.