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DR SUDIPTO PAKRASI
Ophthalmologist
- Fees: INR 1,500
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Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(See all timing)Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,
Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 10% Off on OPD + Free Registration
Introduction
A renowned ophthalmologist, with a career spanning three decades, Dr. Sudipto Pakrasi currently leads the Ophthalmology division at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon, as the Chairman. Dr. Pakrasi completed his MBBS degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in 1982. Dr. Sudipto Pakrasi served as a Senior Resident at AIIMS from 1987-1990, after completing MD in Ophtalmology from RP Centre, AIIMS in 1987.Dr. Sudipto Pakrasi is specially known for insightful medical treatment approach for cataract surgeries, glaucoma and cataract.
Hospital Associations
Medanta- The Medicity, Gurugram
Services/Interest
- Refractive Surgery
- Cataract Surgery
- Femto-LASIK
- Glaucoma
Experience
Dr. Sudipto Pakrasi is one of the best ophthalmologists with 31 years of experience .
Professional Memberships
Delhi Ophthalmological Society, All India Ophthalmic Society, Delhi Medical Association, Indian Medical Association.
Education
DNBE from AIIMS in 1990. MD from AIIMS in 1987. MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College in 1982.
I Speak
English, Hindi
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Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 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.