A number of sight-threatening diseases, if detected early, can be cured or treated to prevent or slow the progression of vision loss.
The most important step in preventing visual loss is by undergoing a routine examination by a specialist. Dedicated to combating blindness and preserving sight, we provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment in all areas of eye care. Our services range from routine eye examinations to complex surgical procedures.
We believe in a team based approach to help our doctors care for patients with eye disease, systemic disease, or eye injury. As a department, we are fully staffed by faculty ophthalmologists, as well as optometrists and opticians, and offer expert, cost-effective services.
Our specialty services include cornea and external disease, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery, ophthalmic pathology, paediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma and retina and vitreous disorders.
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What does an ophthalmologist do?
An ophthalmologist is a medical expert who specialises in diagnosing severe eye-related medical disorders and conditions. They treat patients who suffer from conditions like cataracts and glaucoma, and the treatment options include cataract surgery and LASIK surgery, depending on the patients’ medical conditions.
What question should you ask an ophthalmologist?
You must ask questions related to the root cause of the problems, potential treatment plans available, risks and side effects to consider post-treatment, lifestyle changes required, and changes required in current medications.
What are the most common types of conditions that ophthalmologists treat?
Major conditions that expert ophthalmologists treat are cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, corneal ulcers, strabismus, amblyopia, and uveitis.
When should I consider seeing an ophthalmologist?
You must consider seeing an ophthalmologist in Kolhapur at Aster Aadhar when experiencing any of these symptoms or conditions: blurred vision, sudden loss of vision, double vision, eye pain, flashes of light, halos around lights, eye redness, persistent dry eyes, excessive tearing, and floaters.
How should I prepare for my first visit to an ophthalmologist?
You must prepare by reaching the Aster Aadhar Hospital before the decided time. Further, patients must wear comfortable clothes, provide complete medical details to surgeons and medical experts, and follow instructions regarding diet to be followed before and after appointments.
How does an ophthalmologist decide on a treatment plan?
An ophthalmologist in Kolhapur at Aster Aadhar considers multiple factors before deciding on treatment plans, including patients' medical history, reports of previous treatments undergone, results of eye examinations and imaging tests, patients’ approval of suitable treatment plans, and consultation with medical staff and experts.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by ophthalmologists?
Aster Aadhar Hospital is equipped with top medical equipment, including slit lamps, tonometers, phoropters, autorefractors, fundus cameras, OCT machines, A-scan and B-scan ultrasonography, YAG lasers, and excimer lasers, ensuring patients’ speedy recovery.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to an ophthalmologist?
Patients are advised to carry medical reports of previous tests, documents of genetic disorders, referral letters from physicians, current medications and symptoms, and a list of conditions and problems they’re experiencing.
How do ophthalmologists decide if surgery is necessary?
Ophthalmologists decide on surgical treatment based on the severity of eye-related disorders, the chances of successful operations, patients’ approval, potential risks and benefits associated with a specific treatment plan, insights from patients’ eye examinations and imaging tests, and effective collaboration with medical staff.
What is the role of an ophthalmologist in a patient's treatment journey?
From analysing eye-related disorders and identifying the root cause to conducting eye examinations and imaging tests and deciding on the right eye-care treatment plan, ophthalmologists at Aster Aadhar Hospital play a vital role in ensuring patients' speedy and effective recovery.
