General Ophthalmology
Comprehensive eye care services at Shankar's Eye Hospital
The department of general ophthalmology provides a well-equipped facility for the complete examination, diagnosis and treatment of all the ocular diseases in both adult and pediatric patient and is been headed by our founder & Medical Director, Dr B Shankar. The department is well equipped with high end equipments to check vision, refraction and intra ocular pressure for all patients including paediatric patients. Also we have the advanced Photo Slit Lamp to assess the general condition of the eye conditions & thereby making patients understand their health issues.
Our Equipments
The department is also comprised of dedicated and well qualified Optometrists and nursing staff.
ARM (Auto Refractometer)
This device measures the refractive error of the eyes, helping in determining the need for corrective lenses.
NCT (Non-Contact Tonometer)
A tool used to measure intraocular pressure (IOP) without touching the eye, essential for glaucoma screening.
Photo Slit Lamp
A high-intensity light source used with a microscope to examine the Anterior segment of the eye, providing detailed images for diagnosis.
ARK (Auto Ref/Keratometer)
This instrument combines the functions of a refractometer and a keratometer to assess both refractive errors and the curvature of the cornea.
Indirect Ophthalmoscope
Allows for a comprehensive examination of the retina and other internal structures of the eye, crucial for diagnosing various eye conditions.
Applanation Tonometer
A device that accurately measures intraocular pressure by flattening a small part of the cornea, widely used in glaucoma diagnosis.
Gonioscope
This device is used to view the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye, helping in the diagnosis of glaucoma and other eye diseases.
Tono-Pen
A handheld device that measures intraocular pressure, offering a quick and accurate reading, especially useful in emergency situations.