ABOUT DOCTOR
Dr. Dheeraj Gupta is a Senior Consultant in Opthalmology Department.
SPECIALIZATION
Ophthalmology
LOCATION
- Airport:
- Distance: 21 km
- Duration: 45 Minutes
- Taxi: On Call, available at your doorstep.
- Metro Station:
- Distance: 50 meters
- Duration: 1 minutes walk
- Multiple stay options around the hospital starting USD 20 per day
- Lot of options for shopping and food within 1Km of the hospital
Frequently Asked Questions About Opthalmology
How does Diabetes affect the eye?
Diabetes can cause damage to every part of the eye, but most significantly to the retina, which is the light sensitive portion of the eye. Regular examination of retina is key to the early diagnosis and management of this condition called Diabetic Retinopathy, which is potentially blinding. Special tests like Angiography and OCT help assess severity of the disease and how it is treated using lasers and special injections. Surgery may be required in advanced cases
Can Glaucoma lead to blindness?
Glaucoma is a potentially blinding disease. Unfortunately, most of the time, the symptoms aren’t apparent until it’s too late, unless people at high risk have regular eye examinations. Risk factors include family history of disease, Diabetes, High Myopia, Thyroid disease, use of steroids, injury, bleeding and vascular diseases of eye. People older than 40 are at greater risk and should undergo a yearly eye examination.
Is LASIK safer and more accurate?
A proper pre-operative examination and tests are essential to rule out any pre-existing risk factors and prepare for LASIK. The newer SBK LASIK, which uses ultrathin 90 micron flaps and advanced laser machines, is extremely safe and accurate. A minimum residual bed thickness of 300 microns ensures long-term safety and the use of large optical zones (6 mm or more) improves quality of vision, especially at night.
