Visiting Consultant
MBBS, D.0
Dr.Sharmil Gopal has acquired MBBS from Govt Medical College, Calicut and Post Graduate Medical Diploma In Ophthalmology from Kasturta turta Medical M…
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Ophthalmology Best Ophthalmologist in Kannur
Ophthalmologists at Aster MIMS are medical professionals who focus on treating conditions relating to the eyes, from vision correction to intricate surgery. In addition to managing eye injuries and treating eye illnesses, they also write prescriptions for drugs.
Ophthalmologists see a wide range of symptoms, such as changes in vision, flashes of light, floaters, redness, itching, impaired vision, and eye discomfort. These symptoms can be indicative of a number of problems, ranging from simple ailments like conjunctivitis to more serious illnesses like macular degeneration or glaucoma.
Ophthalmologists in Kannur at Aster MIMS diagnose by conducting thorough eye exams using a variety of methods. Some of the tools that ophthalmologists use include fundoscopy, which checks the retina and optic nerve, slit-lamp exams, refraction evaluations, and tonometry for measuring intraocular pressure. Additionally, imaging technologies like ultrasonography and OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) may be used.
Ophthalmologists at Aster MIMS use tonometers to measure eye pressure, phoropters to test visual acuity and prescribe glasses, ophthalmoscopes to view the retina, slit lamps to examine the structures of the eye in detail, and surgical instruments for procedures like LASIK and cataract surgery.
Ophthalmologists in Kannur at Aster MIMS can treat patients with everything from complicated procedures to the prescription of glasses or contact lenses. They could give glaucoma, inflammation, or infection treatments for the eyes. Retinal detachment repair, corneal transplants, laser vision correction, and cataract extraction are examples of surgical procedures. In addition, ophthalmologists oversee the long-term well-being of their patients' eyes and offer post-operative care.
