What does an Ophthalmologist do?

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems in an individual.

What are the typical symptoms to consult an Ophthalmologist?

Symptoms like Eye Pain, Eye Fatigue, Eye Infection, Blurry Vision, Light Sensitivity, Dry or Itchy Eyes, Flashes & Spots.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Ophthalmologist?

The tests include Color Vision Test, Computerized Optic Disc Imaging, Nerve Fiber Layer Analysis, Corneal Topography, Electro-Diagnostic Testing, Fluorescein Angiography, Ocular Coherence Tomography and Photography of the eye.

Whats the difference between an optometrist and Opthamologist?

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems in an individual whereas an Optometrist is a healthcare professional who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes.

Dr Meher Kothari , Ophthalmologist in Mumbai, India - Appointment

Q: Where does Dr Meher Kothari practice?

Dr Meher Kothari practices at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital Delhi

Q: What is the specialty of Dr Meher Kothari ?

Dr Meher Kothari specialty is Ophthalmologist

Q: What is the experience of Dr Meher Kothari ?

Dr Meher Kothari is Ophthalmologist with 20 years of experience.

About Dr Meher Kothari

Dr Kothari is a skilled surgeons in the field of ophthalmics in India.
He has done his masters in Surgery (MS Opthomolgy) from the prestigious Schell Eye Hospital, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore. Completed his MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram.
Dr Nankani did his DNB, followed by Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, from (FPOS) Arvind Eye Hospital, Madurai.
He has completed his (IFOS/ICO) Diploma in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, USA.
He has also done his Fellowship in Paediatric Neuro-ophthalmology at Smith Kettelwell Eye Research Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Dr Kothari & Dr Richard Hertle from Akron, USA, had conducted a successful workshop on Nystagmology at Goutami Eye Hospital, Rajahmundry, India.
He is the first othomologist in India to start ocular motility laboratory for the management of nystagmus, squint and disorders of eye movements.
He has pioneered the use of photorefraction (ability to assess children's eyes < 3 years age) in pediatric ophthalmology
His area of special interest lies in treatment of Nystagmus and eye motility disorders.
He is an active member of AIOS: All India Ophthalmological Society ,MOS: Mahaashtra Ophthalmological Society,BOA: Bombay Ophthalmic Association,AMC: Association of Medical Consultants,IMA: Indian Medical Association,OFISA: Ophthalmic forum of Indian Society of Anesthetists

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