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Looking for a cataract eye surgeon depends entirely on the type of vision correction you need or want, and how much it costs. A cataract eye surgery is among the most successful surgeries a person can undergo. An experienced cataract eye surgeon can easily handle most cataract operation, which involve removing your eye's clouded natural lens and replacing it with a intraocular lenses. The latest Intraocular lenses can potentially restore vision at multiple distances. If you choose multiple vision lenses, you must make sure your cataract eye doctor is experienced and qualified to perform the type of surgery required for a better vision. Depending on whether you are interested in a single-vision or multivision Intraocular lens, you will need different approaches to finding a eye surgeon who specialises in cataract operation. Choosing a Cataract Eye Surgeon for Single Vision Procedures Cataract surgery is so common that you must know plenty of people around you who have had the cataract operation in your area. When you need cataract operation yourself, look for a general referral. If you are looking for a single vision cataract surgery always ask about the quality of staff, billing procedure, quality of pre and post operating care, explaination of cataract surgery by eye surgeon himself, different options available for types of lenses and the outcome of cataract operation. This will help you in judging the best available facility (eye hospital). And if you have chosen your eye hospital then feel free to consult and ask your eye doctor about the number of eye operations conducted, type of introcular lens insertions, general cleanliness and infection free environment. Also ask for pre and after cataract consultancy support available. Ask for the detailed hand outs or proper explaination pertaining to the information you need and if possible the detailed information rgarding the cataract operation itself. Choosing a Cataract Surgeon for Multiple Vision Lenses If you are considering cataract operation for multi vision then also remember to follow the above basic guidelines along with the following directions. Though the success rate or cataract operation is very high but any genuine cataract eye surgeon will not make any guarantees for your perfect vision. He may still suggest the usage of eyeglasses under certain circumstances. A good eye surgeon will always have post operation follow up procedures in case there is any unlikely complication involved. Always ask for other vision enhancement surgeries like astigmatism in case you can afford the extra costs. Though it may not be required in many cases. Although there have been some major innovations in intraocular lenses and the result varies from person to person , so avoid any eye surgeon who makes false claims and take the decision based upon your needs and budget. All these questions about cataract eye and cataract surgery can be answered at Dr. Om Prakash Eye Insitute India which has been torch bearer by employing the latest techniques with state-of-the-art technology; be it the Infiniti cataract system or the Navex customized lasik laser.Experience of more than 200,000 eye surgeries has seen a sea of humanity smile and lead a useful life. The experience of around 30,000 Phacoemulsication surgeries for cataract treatment by "the no stitch no pad no injection" techniuqe by present C.E.O has given a new dimension to the cataract operation. Dr. Rohit Om Prakash specializes in cataract which is the high profile branch of Ophthalmology. Eye Cataract Surgery has seen the maximum advancements in techniques, technology and results. Dr. Rohit is one of the earliest ones to start with phacoemulsification in India in1995. This is the latest technique of NO INJECTION, NO STITCH & NO PAD CATARACT EYE SURGERY WITH INTRA OCULAR LENS IMPLANTATION.He is the convener of the 'THE PHOENIX PHACOSURGEONS CLUB' which is the exclusive group of cataract eye surgeons who have to their credit documented 30,000 phacosurgeries performed by an individual. Dr. Om Parkash Eye Institute India has completed 22 years in Refractive Surgeries. This eye hospital was the first in the country to use for laser correction of specs, the state-of-the-art, Customized Lasik using NAVEX Quest -NIDEK CX III with Pentacam and OPD Scan. Dr. Om Parkash Eye Institute is ideally located in the most posh area of the city, 2.5 kms from bus stand, 1km from railway station and 8kms from airport. Dr. Om Parkash Eye Institute 117-A, The Mall, Amritsar-143001 (Punjab) INDIA http://www.accuratesight.com Tel : +91-183-2221128, 2221132, 6531128, 6541132 Mob: +91-98158-15888 Fax: 0091-183-2220910

Looking for a cataract eye surgeon depends entirely on the type of vision correction you need or want, and how much it costs. A cataract eye surgery is among the most successful surgeries a person can undergo. An experienced cataract eye surgeon can easily handle most cataract operation, which involve removing your eye's clouded natural lens and replacing it with a intraocular lenses.

The latest Intraocular lenses can potentially restore vision at multiple distances. If you choose multiple vision lenses, you must make sure your cataract eye doctor is experienced and qualified to perform the type of surgery required for a better vision. Depending on whether you are interested in a single-vision or multivision Intraocular lens, you will need different approaches to finding a eye surgeon who specialises in cataract operation.

Choosing a Cataract Eye Surgeon for Single Vision Procedures

Cataract surgery is so common that you must know plenty of people around you who have had the cataract operation in your area. When you need cataract operation yourself, look for a general referral.

If you are looking for a single vision cataract surgery always ask about the quality of staff, billing procedure, quality of pre and post operating care, explaination of cataract surgery by eye surgeon himself, different options available for types of lenses and the outcome of cataract operation. This will help you in judging the best available facility (eye hospital).

And if you have chosen your eye hospital then feel free to consult and ask your eye doctor about the number of eye operations conducted, type of introcular lens insertions, general cleanliness and infection free environment. Also ask for pre and after cataract consultancy support available.

Ask for the detailed hand outs or proper explaination pertaining to the information you need and if possible the detailed information rgarding the cataract operation itself.

Choosing a Cataract Surgeon for Multiple Vision Lenses

If you are considering cataract operation for multi vision then also remember to follow the above basic guidelines along with the following directions.

Though the success rate or cataract operation is very high but any genuine cataract eye surgeon will not make any guarantees for your perfect vision. He may still suggest the usage of eyeglasses under certain circumstances. A good eye surgeon will always have post operation follow up procedures in case there is any unlikely complication involved.

Always ask for other vision enhancement surgeries like astigmatism in case you can afford the extra costs. Though it may not be required in many cases.

Although there have been some major innovations in intraocular lenses and the result varies from person to person , so avoid any eye surgeon who makes false claims and take the decision based upon your needs and budget.

Visit http://www.accuratesight.com for more information

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    eye surgeon?
    please ley me know the best eye surgeon for phaco surgery(eye lens replacement)at coimbatore city,tamil nadu,india.cost is not a matter.quality matters

    • ANSWER:
      Sorry but I don't know any eye surgeons in India. I would recommend you contact the licensing board of ocular surgeons in India and ask for a list of qualified surgeons. Then go in to two or three and 1) look at their facility 2) interview the doctor as to the number of surgeries he performs and credentialing 3) get a feel for how confident you feel with the surgeon. Hope this helped.

  2. QUESTION:
    Who is the best Eye surgeon in the world to help my little nephew?
    Hi all,
    my nephew, 4 years old, had an accident and the detachment of the retina (retinal detachment). Here in Italy doctors say that his eye is in bad conditions and they are that it's very difficult that he will be able to see again from his eye.
    Even if Italian doctors are very good my brother in law would like to contact the best eye surgeon in the world, if it exists,or the best hospital specialized in this kind of operations before accepting his little son has lost his eye.
    Who would you recommend to contact?
    Thanks in advance for you asnwers...

    • ANSWER:
      Contact Dr. McDugal in Clarksville, Arkansas, USA. He's one of the best in the country. He's an optical surgeon and has a wonderful reputation for success in such cases.

  3. QUESTION:
    How to find a good eye surgeon or a clinic in israel over the internet?
    I need to finde a good eye surgeon or a clinic in israel, "to contact with them and send them an information for diagnosis, and further actions"
    because the kind of eye retina surgery that we need, is best done in Israel.

    • ANSWER:
      u wont find any good doctors, mostly rude and greedy. go live in another country; this one is cursed with eternal hatred

  4. QUESTION:
    How good does your eye vision have to be to become a retinal eye surgeon?
    I have had retina detachment surgery 3 times in my left eye, and I will be going for my 4th and final surgery in the summer. I want to become a retinal surgeon when I'm older and just need to know if it's possible. Thanks in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      I understand your desire to work in a profession that has benefited you so much. However, a retina specialist needs very sharp vision. Although special tools are used to view the retina, the surgeon needs to be able to see precisely what is wrong and where he needs to be with his lasers or other instruments. A retina surgeon has to do well in medical school. This is difficult for most with normal vision and keeping up with reading for a person with low vision would be even more difficult. I think there might be a great role for someone with your interests in patient counseling in a retina specialist's office.

  5. QUESTION:
    How long do I have to study to become and eye surgeon?
    I heard some people said about 11 years... but is there anyone who actually IS an eye surgeon or at least knows how long it will take? . By the way, I am in high school but I'm not including it- just the years in university and stuff.

    • ANSWER:
      It's a long, long road to do almost anything in the medical field. In the United States you have to go to 4 years of undergraduate school. Then another 4 years of medical school. Then it's usually a year as an intern. They 3-5 years training in a residency program before you are a full fledged surgeon. So that's about 11-13 years, give for take depending on if you graduate early/late, etc. Good luck!

  6. QUESTION:
    Can anyone recommend a good laser eye surgeon in San Diego?
    I am trying to choose a laser eye surgeon in San Diego and have discovered that everyone and their brother is doing laser eye surgery! Can anyone recommend a good laser eye surgeon? How about one to avoid?? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      How about this. Go to maloneyvision.com Dr. maloney is in the top 10 surgeons that do refractive surgery in the US. He conducts trials for the FDA. He is the Dr. On the makeover shows. Plus, he is a NICE MAN! (I do NOT work for him, BTW) His best selling book is available to read online FREE and it tells you how to find a good doctor in your area, what questions to ask, how to check out their credentials and all that stuff! Oh, yeah, and plus if you contact them they will refer you to a good one there where you are as well. OR, you can drive a little ways up north and see him in Los Angeles. He is the top in So. CA. I have met him twice and toured his facility once. His people and his business are very very nice and he will not do surgery on you if you do not meet the basic requirements that your eyes should to continue on to have surgery. He does tell people, "NO! You should not do this!" when other doctors will cut! He also fixes the problems that other places cause. We have many of his patients in our office for before and after care, and also to do contacts and glasses for the ones he can not see. We are almost an hour and a half away, and people in our area go down to him all the time, so we are exposed to him quite often. Go check them out! You will be amazed what you can learn from his web site. Good luck!

  7. QUESTION:
    How much does a eye surgeon earn a year?
    I would like to become a eye surgeon. But i want to see how much they earn a year thank if you know

    • ANSWER:
      This can vary from 80K to over 400K.

  8. QUESTION:
    Anyone recommend a very good experienced lasik eye surgeon in charlotte nc?
    I would even like to hear recommendations on lasik eye surgeons in charlotte to stay away from!

    • ANSWER:
      I am not familiar with NC, as I live in CA. But, I had Lasik over a year ago.

      My advice would be to talk to everyone....talk to your family, friends and co-workers. Then ask your family, friends and co-workers to talk to their family, friends and co-workers....you get the idea. I found my surgeon by word of mouth. I asked everyone I know if they had Lasiks (or knew anyone who had Lasiks), and what doctor they went to. Almost everyone I talked to in my area went to the surgeon I ended up going to, and everyone was perfectly satisfied. I went into the procedure very confident! Good luck to you!

  9. QUESTION:
    Who is the best Lasik Eye Surgeon in Raleigh, NC area?
    I'm looking for a highly recommended Lasik Eye surgeon in the Greater Raleigh, NC area or Fayetteville, NC or Pinehurst, NC. If you have some first hand knowledge, that would be great.

    • ANSWER:
      Hi James - I am a representative from LasikPlus, hoping to provide you information about your LASIK options in the Raleigh area. We have one center in Raleigh, NC at 4035 Lake Boone Trail. The doctor in that center is Dr. Patricia Smith, MD. She is a board certified Ophthalmologist.

      We offer a free, no obligation consultation so that you may come in, meet the staff and understand if Laser Vision Correction could be right for you. You may visit the website to schedule an appointment, http://tinyurl.com/LasikPlus or feel free to call 1 (866) 953-0282

      I hope this information was helpful!

  10. QUESTION:
    I want to become a lasik eye surgeon. What do I do and where do I go?
    I am a sophomore in high school and I am pretty sure this is what I want to do. How can I get a degree in ophthalmology and become strictly a lasik surgeon? Are there any very good schools in the state of GA or fairly close? Any help would be much appreciated.

    • ANSWER:
      4 years of college, then med school, be a resident, intern and do a fellowship. You have to be an Ophthalmologist a "MD" to do LASIK.

  11. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know an eye surgeon who can fix permanent retina damage?
    My best friend wants to be able to drive. He's 25 years old and can't drive because he has permanent retina damage in his eye. Is there any Dr. throughout the world who could solve this problem. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:

  12. QUESTION:
    How can I find a good eye surgeon for my child?
    My 4 years boy had an eye surgery. I was not happy with results!!!. Now we need another surgery. And I am trying to find really good doctor this time. How can I do it?
    I searched the net< but everybody charging money for doctors background check!!! Please Help????

    • ANSWER:
      Don't ask the surgeons. As you would expect every surgeon thinks they are the best surgeon out there. Go to the doctors that refer to the surgeons. They will know who is the best. So ask around and find out which optometrist has the best reputation in town and take your son to see him or her. Then depend upon their experience to direct you to the best surgeon. Hope this helped.

  13. QUESTION:
    What should I take into consideration when looking for a lasik eye surgeon?
    If I want lasik surgery, how do I find the most reputable DR? Do insurance companies cover any of it? I'm trying to sort all this out, I've been considering it. I don't want to pay too much, but I don't want to pay to little at the expense of my eyes. What should I be looking for?

    • ANSWER:
      Depending where you live a good surgeon costs about ,000 and up depending on what your prescription is. I would ask how long they have been doing Laisk and how many procedures they have done, and how many they do weekly or monthly. Moist insurances do not cover lasik, they might pay a couple hundred dollars. The best way to find out if a surgeon is good at lasik is by word of mouth. A nationwide clinic like TLC is a good bet. I know they hire well qualified surgeons and do tons of lasik weekly.

  14. QUESTION:
    Best Lasik Eye surgeon in Orange County?
    I am plannig to undergo Lasik Eye Surgey. Can anyone please suggest me a good surgeon in Orange County. I have a preconsultation at TLC newport beach. Are they good? Has anyone been there?

    • ANSWER:
      Looking for LASIK practitioner directory?
      Visit

  15. QUESTION:
    how to become an eye surgeon in Australia?
    I live in Canada and I am interested in going to school in Australia and in Australia do I have to have a undergraduate degree in Science before applying to medical school?

    • ANSWER:
      No you do not as you can have a degree in any major. They do not require any science prerequisites. However you might be required to take the MCAT. After completion of the degree you can specialise in opthamology.

      List of med schools in Australia:http://www.australian-universities.com/schools/medical/

  16. QUESTION:
    who was the first eye surgeon?
    who was the first eye surgeon?

    • ANSWER:
      shusutra , a Indian surgeon

  17. QUESTION:
    Where should I go for the best laser eye surgeon in Sydney, Australia ?
    My contact lens prescription is -11.0 on both eyes and have asigmatism.

    • ANSWER:
      Every country and location has a medical board. Doctors who have problems get listed as having citations, etc. When you choose a doctor don't go to a chop shop clinic. Pick a board-certified ophthalmologist who has specialized in laser correction. He should take a complete history, check your eyes - especially your corneas for thickness & other factors, and do a thorough eye exam before he ever agrees to do laser on you.

      Chop shop docs can put thru a dozen patients an hour and don't care how many are left blinded or with permanent problems. They don't do complete histories or eye exams. They want you to sign on the dotted line. Some offer same day surgery the same day - or next day after you walk in!! Boy, is that a red flag!!!! Remember laser is NOT without risks! A high percentage end up with night vision problems, not to mention risk of blindness, etc.

      Ask the doctor up front for his full credentials, where & when he trained, how many problems he's had, [if he claims none, run.....he's lying]. and where he got his laser training & how long it's been since he took a refresher in the latest procedures. Good docs don't mind bragging about their backgrounds. Any doc who tries to give you the brush -off on this you leave - fast.

      good luck!

  18. QUESTION:
    Is an ophthalmologist the same thing as an eye surgeon?

    I was just wondering because I was watching a murder show where an eye surgeon was a suspect. They kept calling him an 'eye surgeon'. So I thought isn't that the same thing as an ophthalmologist? Or do certain eye injuries require a different kind of eye surgeon?

    • ANSWER:
      You have to be an ophthamologist to do eye surgery (optometrists/opticians can't and other MDs/surgeons wouldn't), but you don't *have* to do eye surgery if you're an ophthamologist. Some specialize in other things like treatment of eye health conditions that don't require surgery.

      I would imagine the show referred to him as an eye surgeon instead of an ophthamologist simply because it's easier for the audience to understand (a lot of people don't know the difference between the kinds of "eye doctors" or what exactly an ophthamologist is).

  19. QUESTION:
    Are Marines allowed to get PRK eye surgery from a civilian eye surgeon?
    Just wondering if this is allowed if the wait list to get PRK from the Navy doctors is too long, and if it is allowed, how long will recovery take? I'm willing to pay for it out of pocket. Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      In short, yes. You can opt for a civilian surgery if you pay out of pocket. Recovery time really depends on individuals, I think you could get this answer simply by contacting the office of the eye doctor which you are considering for surgery.

      You should expect to have a number of follow up appointments which you will need to fit in your schedule as well.

      Hope this helps.

  20. QUESTION:
    How hard is it to be an eye surgeon if you have a fear that people are watching you?

    • ANSWER:
      I'm not sure I'd want a paranoid eye surgeon. You might want to get help for the paranoia first.

  21. QUESTION:
    When I grow up I want to be a laser eye surgeon/ophthalmologist help?
    This is an odd question, but I need to know of a good college to go to and maybe even some advice on what HIGH school classes to take to prepare.

    • ANSWER:
      If you just go to the university that youre thinking about attendings website, you can find the classes you should take there. But they usually say take 2 years of the same foreign language, 3 years of math, 3 years of science, 2 or 3 years of social science(psychology, sociology, econ..etc..), and 3 years of english

  22. QUESTION:
    Can one get into specialisation in ENT or become an EYE SURGEON after completion of BDS?
    plese give me information!!!!!!!!!please!

    • ANSWER:

  23. QUESTION:
    Can anyone suggest me best eye surgeon near Delhi?
    Hi,
    I have a disease short sightness from long year so i want to know about the best surgeon near delhi please help me as soon as possible.

    • ANSWER:
      I personally suggest you Delhi's best eye treatment centre. It is http://netrayataneyecare.com/ . Dr. Grover is specialist in eye treatment and he will suggest you best medicine or glass.

  24. QUESTION:
    Eye surgeon : can i able to blink my eyes after my eye surgery ?
    Can i rub my eyes , can i cry , can play with my eyes, can i do eye make up ??/Please help me.
    It is cataract operation . Doctor told my lens will be changed.

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, without any problem subject to having no problem of the lids/tear glands.

  25. QUESTION:
    I want to be an eye surgeon, but i don't know if i can...?
    I'm a sophomore in high school who rank top 5.
    I was wondering what does an eye surgeon do?
    If i can handle it because i kinda have a weak stomach, but this is something i want to do. (does the weak stomach go away after many practice and experience?)
    And if BioChem is a good major for it.
    Thnx. ^^

    • ANSWER:
      I graduated from Medical school in the 80's. When we were students, in our 1st anatomy lesson, a lot of us looked green. I broke out in a cold sweat when I took my 1st blood sample. I am still uncomfortable watching eye surgery ..... but I graduated and work as a physician.

      So I think your weak stomach is not an issue. If you find it incapacitating, you can always work in public health, pediatrics, general medicine, pharmaceutical medicine ....

      Biochemistry is an excellent major. Good luck ......

  26. QUESTION:
    my eye surgeon likes to look at my eyes because the nerve growth is like nothing he has seen what is it.?
    the surgeon had his whole staff examine my eyes, he said most nerves in the eyes stop at a point but mine continued growing. the surgeon said this is something vary rare among humans but wouldn't tell me what it is. my eyes are fine.

    • ANSWER:
      Maybe in your system the level of oncomodulin is higher than other people. Oncomodulin promotes the growth of optic nerves. The human oncomodulin gene maps to chromosome 7p1-p13.

  27. QUESTION:
    How long does it take to become an eye surgeon?

    • ANSWER:
      they're md's. 4 yrs college, 4 yrs med school, 1 yr internship, 4 yr residency

  28. QUESTION:
    what is the job title of the person assisting the lasik eye surgeon?
    is it Optometrist assistant or is it Surgical Technician?

    • ANSWER:
      In Australia, it is most likely to be either a surgical registrar or resident -both are medical doctors with differing years of specialisation in opthamology.

  29. QUESTION:
    Where do I find the documentary on North Korea online? (Eye surgeon)?
    I watched an eye surgeon's documentary of North Korea in school last year, and I want to watch it again. I believe it was National Geographic.

    • ANSWER:
      National Geographic: Inside North Korea is streaming through Netflix

  30. QUESTION:
    Should Third umpire get his eyes checked by a good eye surgeon?

    • ANSWER:
      Unfair comments.

  31. QUESTION:
    How do I find a good laser eye surgeon ? I don't really trust internet sites...?

    • ANSWER:
      When I was researching for my PRK, I asked a corneal specialist I work with for a recommendation. I also asked my optometrist. I ended up choosing my husband's LASIK surgeon (who was also on my corneal specialist's list).

      You can use guidelines for choosing your surgeon with allaboutvision.com...there is a good list of questions to ask during your consultation to find out information about experience.

      Recommendations from other eye physicians (optometrists and ophthalmologists alike) are the best way to gain reputable possibilities for your LASIK/PRK surgeon.

      Good luck!

  32. QUESTION:
    i want to be an eye surgeon need any and all info needed?
    I am 17 years old and i am in my lst year at school. i want to pursue a career in laser eye surgery after school but i'm unsure how to go about it. any advice, help or links?

    • ANSWER:
      First you will need top marks in the sciences and get accepted to a medical school. You have to become a regular MD to start with , then specialize in Ophthalmology , then it's extra courses for the laser work.

      Good luck...you have 13 + years of schooling ahead of you after high school.

  33. QUESTION:
    Any recommendations on a laser eye surgeon in california?
    I am ready to have the LASIK procedure done but want to do research and get reviews of the most recommended doctor in California. I would prefer to receive reviews from candidates who have actually had the procedure done. Please refer only surgeons in California preferably in the Los Angeles area.

    • ANSWER:
      There's plenty in California and the procedure is becoming
      very common and is extraordinarily safe.
      I'm including two links: First one to one the largest networks
      in the country for LASIK, and the membership with the
      second one will enable you a discount 40%-55% on LASIK
      and other vision services with the LASIK network.

  34. QUESTION:
    what do i need to become an eye surgeon?
    i am 16 in Canada and i am looking for a good university (does not have to be in Canada anywhere decent is fine by me) to study eye medicine in.
    i am also currently in the IB program
    also i am not quiet sure of how it works i keep hearing different things from different people. i know it works differently in different countries i just need to know the basic stuff like how long it takes and how it works and one last thing what am i going to be learning in each period (general stuff no need for specifics).
    thanks

    • ANSWER:

  35. QUESTION:
    How many years do you have to be in university for , to be a laser eye surgeon?
    im guessing about 8 years , not sure though

    • ANSWER:
      It takes about 13 years to become an ophthalmologist to start with, which is the first requirement before taking the extra courses in the operation of the laser equipment.

  36. QUESTION:
    Which is the best Hospital/Eye Surgeon conducting Lasik Surgery to get the freedom from Glasses ?
    Please refer that and if possible please inform the cost involved and this will be for Far sightedness and yes the risk factors involved too !!!!!!
    Am based in Bangalore,India

    • ANSWER:
      Lasik and Laser eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.

      Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
      They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

      http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
      Hope this helps.

  37. QUESTION:
    Eye surgeon : Will i be unconscious or conscious during my eye surgery ?
    I have a cataract operation . Just want to know my doctor will give me a injection in my eyes or any tablet to become numb ???? And during operation will i be unconscius or conscious ???

    If conscious during surgery willl doctor put a music to listen ???

    • ANSWER:
      Cataract surgery is done under local anaesthesia i.e. by giving anaesthetic injection in the eye. And you will be fully conscious during the operation. Music may be may not be, it will depend upon the hospital management.

  38. QUESTION:
    Can an optometrist become an eye surgeon or specialize in something specific???
    Is it possible for an optometrist to specialize in surgery while continuing his job? Or is an optometrist restricted to this job (US and CANADA)

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, an optametrist can become an eye surgeon, but you'll have to undergo more classes to get that degree. you can't just switch degree if you want, you'll have to take the same class and more. yes, he can do this while he's doing his job, he'll have to take night classes because his job requires him to be at work during the day

  39. QUESTION:
    Can someone tell me who the best lazik eye surgeon in Southern California is?

    • ANSWER:
      Dr. Shapiro in Santa Barbara. He is among the top ten in the US, and in the top 30 in the world.
      You can also try the Doheny Eye Clinic at USC University Hospital, or the Jules Stein Eye Hospital at UCLA.

  40. QUESTION:
    my mother is suffering from keratitis in eyes, Eye surgeon prescribes anti-allergic drops,but of not much use.
    What treatment is available for keratitis, is there a permanent cure, she is non diabetic but hypertensive/58 years old.She is using ketotifen ophthalamic solution and previously used olopatadine eye drops.Are there some good eye drops availabe?

    • ANSWER:
      eyes are too precious to be treated online.

  41. QUESTION:
    My eye surgeon put me on Prednisolone Acetate eye drops.?
    Since I have been using them X4 per day I have had real discomfort in my stomach and bowels. Has anybody else had this same experience. I told the doc about this, and he took note of it, wrote it down, but that was about it. I can't find anything on Google re this. Am I the only one that has had this experience. Appreciate your input if you have had this same problem. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:

  42. QUESTION:
    CAN SOME ONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH AN EYE SURGEON?
    one of my good friends has been blind for 2days straight because she was sprayed in the eyes with a heavy dose of mace and paint thinner
    can some one recommend me THE BEST eye surgeon in the USA or in NYC.

    either one would be helpfull

    please i really need the help is urgent :'(:'(:'(:'(

    • ANSWER:
      first off shouldn't your friend's parents be involved in this?
      secondly hasn't your friend at least gone to a local eye dr or the ER?
      third there is a great eye hospital that only deals with eyes in philadelphia pa. (which i know is not that far from NYC)
      infact i know its a great hospital cuz i just went for an eye surgery consultation (i drove there from buffalo ny) and the people there are very nice and helpful.
      its called "wills eye"
      here is their website:
      http://www.willseye.org/

  43. QUESTION:
    An eye surgeon, nerve specialist please reply.?
    I have a daugter who is 8 yrs old. Recently we came to china from Sri Lanka in order to attend a course for a period of one year. after arriving china ( a day after) we noticed her right eye has moved towards the bridge of the nose ( symptoms of cross-eyes ?). she was complaining of double vision and when the left eye is closed the right eye focusses itself.
    next day morning when she got up her eye was normal and it stayed like that for the whole day, but the next morning again the eye has moved in. this has been happening for a while . as instructed by doctors we have done eye tests, EEgs and now planning on a MRI. doctors say it is emergency common esotropia but as for the symptoms it cannot be random. finding lot of problems due to the chinese doctors unability to communicate with us due to the language barrier. so somebody please advice the best course of action.

    thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      An acute onset of esotropia in an 8 year old could be a lot of things.

      It would seem 'rare' that at 8 years of age she'd suddenly have an accomodative esotropia. It could be that she's been 'dealing' with it for 8 years and finally has decompensated as the eye has reached it's 'adult' size.

      Other causes would be a weakness in one of the extraocular muscles either from muscle disease or a neurological problem (which is why the MRI of her head). If she has a weakness of a nerve, she'll move her head into the action of the weak muscle to avoid double vision. For instance, if her right lateral rectus muscle which moves the right eye to the right side, is weak, she'd turn her head or turn her face to the right and look at you sort of out of the left edge of her right and left eyes. There are head turns, head tilts, face turns, tilts, etc. which identfy which nerve is involved. If it's a combination of muscles,.....makes it a bit more difficult.

      Has she had any flu lately? Has she had an ear infection lately? Has she had any sinus problems? Any upper respiratory tract problems as in a cold or influenza? Is her thyroid ok? Does she have any other symptoms? Is her gait ok. Is her coordination ok? Is her speech ok? Is she behaving "normally"? Besides the stess of moving to a different country etc., is she acting like the other kids? Is she sleeping normally? Eating normally? Playing normally? Does she 'favor' a side?

      Let us know what the scans show. If she has any electodiagnostic testing, you might let me in on those results.

  44. QUESTION:
    Who is the best eye surgeon for catarct in lucknow?

    • ANSWER:

  45. QUESTION:
    Eye surgeon or a Plastic/cosmetic surgeon?
    I have an eyelid ptosis problem and i was advised eyelid ptosis surgery. can any one tell me who will conduct this surgery an eye surgeon or a plastic/cosmetic surgeon.

    • ANSWER:
      This should be done by a board certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon. It is not a problem with the eyeball itself but with the lid so reconstruction is the process required.

      Do not use a cosmetic surgeon as they only have to qualify as a doctor and do a diploma course. A board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon has had to jump through all the hoops.

  46. QUESTION:
    What is the annual salary of a Lasik Eye Surgeon?
    Please & Thanks.(:

    • ANSWER:
      Depending on their practice, millions of dollars. Some of the more experienced, popular laser eye surgeons are easily making at least around m a year.

      http://prkexperience.blogspot.com/

  47. QUESTION:
    How do I find an excellent eye surgeon for Lasik in NJ or NYC?

    • ANSWER:
      If you find one, let me know because I'm interested in it too.

  48. QUESTION:
    Im looking for an eye surgeon in NY?
    My boyfriend is blind because of acute glaucoma and complications from diabetes, we're looking for some names of doctors that may be able to help, or at least give us some answers.

    • ANSWER:
      NY City? State?
      Here's a physician referral directory. For areas of NY served by NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals. Just enter, put in your specialty and zip and it pull sup all those doctors in your area along with a profile that lists their specialties , insurance accepted etc. Pretty thorough. As far as a recommendation, that's a little tougher. You could call the local Lion's club or local diabetes support groups and see if there are any meetings where you could find folks who've actually used certain doctors.
      Diabetes is tough and affects us in our weakest areas.
      My best nutritional advice would be to check our green powders and supplements like chlorella and blue-green algae, usually in a powder or tablet form. Green suppleemnts are loaded with a lot of the nutrients diabetics lack and are great anti-oxidants. That and fish oil.
      I wish him well. Good luck.

  49. QUESTION:
    In Need of cheap eye surgeon in Nashville?
    At my work we have a guy who has worked there over a year and can not see. So we all chipped in to get him some glasses and well we went to get the eye exam and the machine couldn't even read his eyes and the doctor couldn't see the back of his eyes. The doctor said he has cataracts and needs to get them removed but the problem is that he has no health insurance. He is like 53 and is blind as a bat and so we were wondering if anyone could give us some info or know someone who can help because we really want him to be able to see again?

    • ANSWER:
      .Try calling Meharry. It is a fine medical school. They may be able to help.Ask for a social worker, and be prepared for some red tape BS.
      To get medical help, especially when you have no ins,. you have toi be creative.
      Call them, and good luck.

  50. QUESTION:
    do i need to take physics in high school to become an eye surgeon?

    • ANSWER:
      No, actually but in University you need you first year physics course part 1 and part 2, so it is advisable to take physics in high school because when your in university, you would have no clue what is going on mainly because first year university physics is 85 percent high school syllabus material :) :) :) :)