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. Neeraj Khunger, Ophthalmologist in Ajmer, India - Appointment

About Dr. Neeraj Khunger

Dr. Neeraj Khunger is a senior and leading Ophthalmologist with +29 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology.
He is a professional member of the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
He completed his MBBS in 1988 from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, afterwhich he did his MD in 1991 from the R. P Centre, AIIMS.
Dr. Khunger counts cataract and LASIK & refractive surgeries among his expertise alongwith glaucoma treatment.
He is the pioneer of the Phacoemulsification cataract surgery in Rajasthan from 1996 till date.
In 1997, he was invited as the guest faculty for a live surgery at Dr. RP Centre.
In 2014, he presented a video at the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
Dr. Khunger has presented various research papers and has been invited to talks organised by the All India Ophthalmological Society annual conferences and state-level conferences. He has also chaired sessions at such conferences. He has been a chief instructor at the various instruction courses held by the society.

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