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Dr Shuchi Verma - Ophthalmologist

DR SHUCHI VERMA

MBBS, M.S.(Ophthalmology)
Ophthalmologist
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Saturday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr Shushi Verma is one of the best Eye Specialists in Gurgaon with an experience of over 16 years in this field. Dr. Shuchi has worked as an officer in the Indian Army and also in the Army College of Medical Sciences New Delhi as Assistant Professor. Dr. Shuchi Verma is an experienced eye surgeon specializing in all kinds of eye surgeries, cataract and refractive surgeries, pterygium etc. She has done her Fellowship in medical retina.

Hospital Associations

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

Services/Interest

  • Cataract surgeries
  • Laser therapy
  • Glaucoma
  • Refractive surgeries
  • Autologous Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation surgery

Experience

Dr. Shuchi Verma is one of the best Ophthalmologists in Gurgaon and has an experience of over 16 years in this field. She has several years of rich professional experience having worked in various reputed hospitals like Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Base Hospital New Delhi, DDU Hospital, Vasan eye Care and Centre for sight, Gurgaon. Dr. Shuchi Verma has conducted numerous complicated eye surgeries like complicated cataracts, autologous limbal stem cell transplantation surgeries etc.

Professional Memberships

Life member of Delhi Ophthalmological Society and All India Ophthalmology Society.

Awards and Recognitions

Decorated with medals by Indian Army for exemplary service during Op Vijay and Op Parakram. Awarded ICMR Senior Research Fellowship. Has publications in Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology and presented papers in various conferences.

Education

MBBS- NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur. M.S.(Ophthalmology)- Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi.

I Speak

English and Hindi

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Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon Timing

Tuesday
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 5:00 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.