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Dr Shibal Bhartiya - Ophthalmologist

DR SHIBAL BHARTIYA

MS (Opthalmology)
Ophthalmologist
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr Shibal Bhartiya is one of the best Opthalmologist in Gurgaon with an experience of over 12 years in this field. Dr Shibal Bhartiya is a Glaucoma surgeon with special interest in glaucoma diagnosis and management, and ocular surface diseases. She was a Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Gluaocma sevices of the Dept of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Geneva, and Senior Research Associate at Dr R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi. Dr Shibal Bhartiya is the Managing Editor of the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice, the official journal of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery.

Hospital Associations

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

Services/Interest

  • Glaucoma diagnosis
  • Glaucoma management
  • Ocular Surface Diseases

Professional Memberships

International Society of Glaucoma Surgery, Glaucoma Society of India, American Academy of Ophthalmology, All India Ophthalmological Society, Strabismological Society of India.

I Speak

English and Hindi

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Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon Timing

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 1:00 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.