Best Ophthalmologists in samanthavada tiruvallur (77 doctors)

An ophthalmologist is a physician who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and visual system and in the prevention of eye diseases and injuries. They deliver total eye care, primary, secondary and tertiary examinations, medical eye care and surgical eye care, diagnose general diseases of the body and treat ocular manifestations of systemic diseases.

Ophthalmologists Specialize In the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that affect the eye. They perform vision tests and prescribes corrective lenses but, most importantly, perform eye surgeries and treat eye diseases.

To consult an ophthalmologist online, click on the ‘Online Doctor Consultation’ section on the Apollo 24/7 app or website. Then type ‘ophthalmology ’ in the search bar to find a list of ophthalmologists, along with their consultation timings. Choose one that suits your requirements and click on the ‘Consult’ button to book an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

Yes, ophthalmologists treat all kinds of eye disorders. They provide routine care such as vision testing and prescribing glasses and contact lenses, perform advanced surgical procedures, treat and diagnose all eye injuries.

You should consult an ophthalmologist if you experience physical changes to your eyes, pain in your eyes or in the areas around it.

Ophthalmologists are simply known as ‘eye doctors’ as they specialize in eye health and vision care.

Yes, on Apollo 24/7, you can consult an ophthalmologist any time. Our Ophthalmologists are available round-the-clock for online consultations. Just pick your preferred slot and book a consultation.

Apollo 24/7 has the best ophthalmologist in India who are available round-the-clock to offer you an online consultation. All our doctors are highly-qualified and experienced to ensure that all your health conditions are taken care.

Yes, all ophthalmologists on the 24/7 platform offer video call consultations.

An ophthalmologist is a doctor who can treat all types of eye conditions and can perform eye surgeries as well. An optometrist, on the other hand, is a healthcare professional who provides primary eye care. Optometrists are trained to diagnose and manage eye diseases as well as vision abnormalities.

Some of the conditions that ophthalmologists treat are conjunctivitis, cataracts, astigmatism, corneal dystrophies, dry eyes, diabetic retinopathy, eye cancer, macular degeneration, hyperopia, myopia, retinal detachment, uveitis, and strabismus"

Yes, ophthalmologists are trained to perform eye surgeries which include cornea reshaping, cataract extraction, transplants, lens replacement, glaucoma treatment, and retinal detachment repair.

You need not visit an ophthalmologist for contact lenses. Instead, you can visit an optometrist. You should visit an ophthalmologist for more complex eye conditions such as cataract, glaucoma, eye cancer, conjunctivitis, etc.