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DR RANJAN CHOWDHURY
Ophthalmologist
Introduction
Dr. Ranjan Chowdhury is one of the best Ophthalmologist in Anandapur, Kolkata with an experience of 25 years in this field. Dr. Ranjan Chowdhury is currently attached to Fortis Hospital at Anandapur, Kolkata. Dr. Ranjan Chowdhury is a highly acclaimed Consultant Eye Surgeon based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Dr. Ranjan Chowdhury is specialized in all types of Microsurgery and Vitreo-Retinal Surgery. He completed his MBBS from Calcutta National Medical College under University of Calcutta in 1984, DO from University of Calcutta in 1989 and further accomplished MFCO from Federation of Ophthalmic Research and Education Centres in 1989.
Hospital Associations
Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata
Services/Interest
- Cataract Surgery
- Retina
- Vitreous Surgeries
- Laser Surgery
Experience
Rotatory Internship in Calcutta National Medical College & Hospital in 1985, Senior and Junior House- Surgeonship in the Department of Ophthalmology, Calcutta National Medical College & Hospital, 1986-87, Post-Graduate attachment in posterior segment under Prof. D P Ganguly in the department of Ophthalmology, Calcutta National Medical College & Hospital, 1988-89, Techniques in Micro-surgery with special emphasis on I.O.L. under Dr. J K Pasricha at Karnal Eye Institute, Haryana in 1990, Techniques in vitreo-retinal surgeries under Dr S Natarajan at Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai in 1998.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. K P Roy Award for the 'Best Paper in West Bengal' 1997.
Education
MMBS, DO, MFCO
I Speak
English
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Write FeedbackWhat 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.