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                                                                    Department of  Eye

   Dr Shailendra Kumar -Specialist Grade-1

Under the leadership of Dr. Shailendra Kumar, Specialist Grade-1, the Eye Department at ESIC General Hospital Naroda provides comprehensive ophthalmic care with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities:

Department Overview

• Specialty: Ophthalmology
• Location: ESIC General Hospital Naroda, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Outpatient Department (OPD) Services

Refractive Error Correction

• Objective Refraction: Determination of refractive errors using objective measurements.
• Subjective Refraction: Fine-tuning of refractive corrections based on patient feedback.
• Fundus Examination: Assessment of the retina and optic nerve.
• Slit Lamp Examination: Detailed examination of the anterior segment of the eye.
• Anterior Segment Examination: Evaluation of structures such as the cornea, iris, and lens.
• 90 D Biomicroscope: High-magnification examination of the eye's anterior segment.
• Applanation Tonometry: Measurement of intraocular pressure.
• Corneal Fluorescein Staining: Diagnostic test for corneal abrasions or ulcers.
• Schirmer’s Test: Evaluation of tear production for diagnosing dry eye syndrome.

Auto Refractokeratometry

• Refraction and Keratometry: Automated measurements for accurate assessment of refractive errors and corneal curvature.

A Scan

• IOL Power Calculation: Precise calculation of intraocular lens power for cataract surgery.

Direct and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy

• Direct Ophthalmoscopy: Examination of the retina and optic nerve head using a handheld instrument.
• Indirect Ophthalmoscopy: Comprehensive evaluation of the retina with a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope.

Inpatient and Operating Theatre (OT) Facilities

• Cataract Surgery:

  • SICS with IOL Implantation: Small Incision Cataract Surgery with intraocular lens implantation.
  • ECCE with IOL Implantation: Extra Capsular Cataract Extraction with IOL implantation.
  • Secondary IOL: Additional implantation of intraocular lenses as needed.

• Pterygium Excision:

  • Simple Pterygium Excision
  • Pterygium Excision with Conjunctival Autograft: Surgical procedure to prevent recurrence.

• Ocular Injury Surgery:

  • Lid Tear Repair Surgery
  • Corneal Tear Repair: Surgical repair of corneal lacerations or injuries.

• Minor Surgery:

  • Chalazion Excision: Removal of a chalazion (eyelid cyst).
  • Corneal Foreign Body Removal: Extraction of foreign bodies embedded in the cornea.
  • Corneal Suture Removal: Removal of sutures used in corneal surgeries.

Emergency Services

• Round-the-Clock Ophthalmic Emergency Facility: Availability of emergency care for urgent eye conditions and injuries.

Commitment to Patient Care

Dr. Shailendra Kumar and the team at the Eye Department are committed to delivering high-quality ophthalmic care with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and optimal visual outcomes. They utilize state-of-the-art equipment and adhere to best practices in ophthalmology to provide effective treatments and surgeries.

Last updated / Reviewed : 2024-08-01