AK Eye Hospital was founded by Dr Amit Tarafdar, who is a pioneer in the field of Ophthalmology. He specialises in Cataract, Refractive , Glaucoma and Oculoplasty surgeries. He is representing India on various National & International forums and has been awarded with INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR AWARD by AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology).
AK Eye Hospital has the latest Diagnostic and Therapeutic tools to diagnose and Treat various forms of Glaucoma with the help of medicines, Lasers or Surgeries with good results.
The centre is equipped with Investigative modalities like Humphrey Visual Field (HFA), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Pachymeter, Gonioscopy, Fundus Camera, Non Contact Tonometer, Goldmaan's Applanation Tonometer, etc.
Lasers like Nd YAG laser, 532 nm Green Laser are used to supplement the medical management of Glaucoma.
Surgical procedures like Trabeculotomy, Trabeculectomy, Glaucoma Valve Surgeries, Diode Laser Cyclophotocoagulation (DLCP) etc. are routinely performed in our Modular Operation Theaters with Laminar Air Flow.
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve gradually and often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Vision lost to glaucoma generally cannot be restored, so the aim of glaucoma treatment is to detect the disease early and protect the vision you still have. Regular eye check-ups are especially important if you are over 40, have a family history of glaucoma, have diabetes or high blood pressure, or have used steroid medicines for a long time.
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective glaucoma treatment in Bareilly. Depending on your condition, our glaucoma evaluation can include:
No single treatment suits every patient. Depending on the type and severity of glaucoma, your eye doctor may recommend:
Glaucoma care at AK Eye Hospital is led by Dr. Amit Tarafdar, founder of the hospital, whose specialities include glaucoma surgery, and Dr. Ankita Tarafdar (MS, DNB), who holds a fellowship in glaucoma from AIIMS Delhi. AK Eye Hospital is Bareilly's first NABH-accredited eye hospital.
Vision that has been lost because of glaucoma damage to the optic nerve generally cannot be restored with current treatments. Timely treatment can, however, slow or stop further damage, which is why early diagnosis and regular follow-up are so important.
No. The most common types of glaucoma develop slowly and painlessly, so many people do not notice any change until significant side vision has been lost. Some types, such as acute angle-closure glaucoma, can cause sudden eye pain, redness, blurred vision and halos around lights – these need urgent medical attention.
Glaucoma is usually a long-term condition. Most patients need ongoing monitoring and treatment, and should not stop their eye drops or skip follow-up visits without their eye doctor's advice.
AK Eye Hospital offers glaucoma diagnosis and treatment at 1136 Stadium Road, Delha Peer, Bareilly – 243122 (near St. Francis School). Call +91-9359103550 to book an appointment.
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