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DR RUDRA GHOSH
Ophthalmologist
Introduction
Dr. Rudra Prosad Ghosh is one of the best Ophthalmologist in Anandapur, Kolkata with an experience of 15 years in this field. Dr. Rudra Prosad Ghosh is currently attached to Fortis Hospital at Anandapur, Kolkata. Dr. Rudra Prosad Ghosh has performed more than 4000 Phacoemulsification surgeries as well as more than 8000 SICS(manual Phaco) surgeries besides Glaucoma, Lacrimal, Eyelid and Keratoplasty surgeries etc in the past few years. Dr. Rudra Prosad Ghosh also performs Retinal and Antetior Segment Laser surgeries besides Ophthalmic Investigative procedures like Spectralis 3D OCT, ICG Angiography, Fundus Fluorescein Angiography, B-scan Ultrasonography, Stratus Optical Coherence Tomography, Gdx-VCC etc. Also Dr. Rudra Prosad Ghosh having Proficiency using the following advanced ophthalmic instruments like AMO Sovereign Whitestar Phacoemulsification System, Alcon Infiniti Phaco System, Bausch and Lomb Stellaris, Oertli Phaco system, Alcon Accurus Vitrectomy Unit, Zeiss double frequency Nd YAG Laser.
Hospital Associations
Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata.
Services/Interest
- Phacoemulsification Surgery
- Glaucoma
- Lacrimal
- Eyelid Surgery
- Keratoplasty Surgery
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Antetior Segment Laser Surgery
Professional Memberships
Dr. Rudra Prosad Ghosh has professional memberships with : All India Ophthalmological Society, Delhi Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Society of West Bengal, Indian Medical Association.
Education
D.O, FRCS, MBBS
I Speak
English,Bengali
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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.