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Dr Uma Malliah - Ophthalmologist

DR UMA MALLIAH

MBBS, FRCS, Diploma in Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologist
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Uma Malliah is one of the top Ophthalmologists in Delhi with an experience of over two decades in this field. She is specialized in Anterior Segment, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Oculoplastics. As coordinator of department, Dr. Uma Malliah has been instrumental in procuring the deals for the equipment at pay per case basis thereby decreasing the capital cost for the hospital. Dr. Uma Malliah has organized the IOL library in the hospital thereby ensuring the quality of IOLs used in the hospital is the best in the city. Dr. Uma Malliah also prepared all inclusive packages for the various ophthalmic surgeries Coordinated the setting of a more updated ophthalmic OPD with OCT, LIO, Fundus Camera, Topography.

Hospital Associations

Fortis La Femme, Greater Kailash

Services/Interest

  • Anterior Segment
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology
  • Oculoplastics

Experience

Dr. Uma Malliah has immense expertise in the field of Ophthalmology of over 20 years. She currently is Consultant Ophthalmologist at Fortis La Femme, Greater Kailash. Dt. Uma Malliah is also associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar as Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist. She has also worked at several hospitals of international repute such as Whipps Cross Hospital, London and North Glasgow University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Awards and Recognitions

Awarded the best research presentation in the Northern Region, United Kingdom. Distinction in Ophthalmology in 4th year Medical School.

Education

MBBS - Bangalore University. FRCS - UK, Diploma in Ophthalmology - Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore.

I Speak

English, Hindi

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Fortis La Femme Greater Kailash Timing

Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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.