Question 1

Where does Dr. Gautam Panchmatia practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gautam Panchmatia practices at Gautam Eye Hospital - Gandhibagh.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Gautam Panchmatia?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Gautam Panchmatia for SMILE Lasik Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Femto LASIK Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Gautam Panchmatia specialises in ?

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Dr. Gautam Panchmatia specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Gautam Panchmatia?

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Dr. Gautam Panchmatia is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon in Gandhibagh, Nagpur Dr. Gautam Panchmatia practices at Gautam Eye Hospital in Gandhibagh, Nagpur. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: SMILE Lasik Surgery,Cataract Surgery,Femto LASIK Surgery,contoura vision and Retinal Detachment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

When should I see  an ophthalmologist?

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You may see an ophthalmologist in the following conditions
 ·Blurred vision
 ·Eye pain
 ·Eye injury
 ·Diabetes-related eye problems
 ·Family history of eye problems
 ·Dark spots in vision
 ·Dry and itchy eye
 ·Decreased vision
 ·Discharge from the eye and redness
 ·Cataract surgery
 ·Corneal transplant

Question 6

Does an ophthalmologist perform only surgeries?

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Yes, an ophthalmologist also performs eye surgeries. If you need cataract surgery or a corneal transplant, your ophthalmologist will treat you accordingly. An ophthalmologist also specializes in laser surgery.

Question 7

What is the education qualification of an ophthalmologist?

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To become an ophthalmologist, you first need to complete MBBS degree, which is a five and half years course. After this course, you need to give an entrance exam for a postgraduate course. You will have to complete a three years course in MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery) Ophthalmology or DNB. Some medical colleges also offer diploma courses in Ophthalmology after MBBS degree.

Question 8

Can an ophthalmologist suggest me which contact lenses to wear?

Accepted Answer

An optometrist or an ophthalmologist can perform your eye examination and find out the error in your vision. However, an ophthalmologist specializes in dealing with complex problems of the eye. So an ophthalmologist can easily suggest you which contact lenses to wear.

Question 9

Are there any specialists in ophthalmology?

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An ophthalmologist can specialize in a particular branch and specialize in treating that particular eye problem The specializations are as follows:
 ·Paediatric ophthalmology (specialize in children eye problems)
 ·Neuro ophthalmology (eye problems originating from the nervous system)
 ·Ocular oncology (cancer of the eye)
 ·Ophthalmic pathology (diagnosis of eye problems via the pathology)

Question 10

Is an optician and an ophthalmologist the same?

Accepted Answer

An optician uses the prescription given by an ophthalmologist or optometrist for eyeglasses or contact lenses. An optician is not permitted to check vision or diagnose other eye problems. He or she mainly deals with providing correct eyeglasses, their maintenance and repair. Whereas, an ophthalmologist is a specialist in eye problems, eye surgeries and can diagnose and treat eye problems.

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