Best Eye Specialist in Jammu
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diseases of the eyes and their treatment.
Cataract is the most-common cause of visual impairment and blindness but fortunately it is treatable by surgery.
Other common cause of visual impairment and blindness are Glaucoma, Refractive-errors, Corneal infections, Vitamin-A Deficiency, Eye injuries. Early detection and timely treatment of these conditions is the basis of their successful management.
Due to increase in the expectancy of life and life style modifications some diseases such as “Age Related Macular Degeneration”, Diabetes and Hypertension, have emerged as important causes of blindness. These conditions require regular monitoring by ophthalmologist.
Ophthalmology OPD is being run in this Hospital both in the morning and evening shifts.
We, at SVMMH have the facilities for Computerized Eye Testing for Refractive errors, Non-contact Tonometry for Glaucoma, Cataract and other routine eye surgeries.