OPTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The department is being run by a very well qualified doctor Dr. Nittin Mittal (M.S.).Trained in different super-specialties of ophthalmology from the best institutes.

The paramedical team in the department is very well trained in the evaluation of refractive errors and providing low vision aids.

The department offers one of the most advanced and most competent ophthalmic services in the region We have consultants in different super- specialty including cataract, glaucoma retina etc. and above all pediatric ophthalmology. We do have very well supported and well trained technical staff. We have most advanced equipment for Phaco and facility of diagnosing and treating diabetic retino pathy and other retina related problems .We also have round the clock facility of emergency services in ophthalmology department.

The procedures performed in Sahara Hospital are-

·         Micro incision phacoemulsification

·         Complicated cataract surgeries

·         Management of complications of cataract surgeries like endophthalmitis etc.

·         Pediatric cataract

·         Glaucoma evaluation and surgeries

·         Squint correction

·         Diabetic retinopathy evaluation and treatment

·         Retinal detachment surgeries

·         Management of ocular trauma

·         Treatment of age related macular degeneration

·         Evaluation and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity, etc.

·         Screening and treatment for common eye diseases (e.g., cataract, glaucoma, diabetes-related eye problems)

We at Sahara Hospital offer you the best and most advanced set of equipments and experts for phacoemulsification. The smallest incision cataract surgery -MICS-is available with us. It is done as day care.

Delivers 24-hour-a-day care for blunt, penetrating, chemical, and other eye injuries with "fast-track" assessment and treatment.

Oculoplastic surgery, orbital fractures and trauma, and cancer, eyelid, lacerations.

Diabetes, hypertension, dialysis, and other medical concerns. Of course at any time the full resources of the Sahara Hospital and its specialists are available for the patient as required.

Cataract Services

Pediatric ophthalmology Service: The most common childhood eye diseases treated in this clinic are Refractive errors, strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataract, congenital glaucoma and counseling genetic eye diseases. Jointly with the retina services it conducts screening and treatment of premature babies for RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY, and makes all efforts to enhance the residual vision in children with visual impairment by providing either optical or non-optical low vision aid.

Emergency Eye Service: 

Glaucoma Service: The Glaucoma Service offers comprehensive consultations and long-term care for all forms of glaucoma, including medical and surgical treatment.

Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation Service: At the Low Vision Rehabilitative Service, we assist an individual in regaining function lost by visual impairment. This typically includes addressing vision issues causing problems with reading, driving and activities of daily living.

Retina Service: Typical conditions treated in this department: Diabetic retinopathy and other vascular disorders, Age related macular degeneration (AMD), Retinal detachments, Eye tumors etc.

Oculoplastic Service: Typical conditions treated at this service includes:

Inpatient Services: When the patient’s condition calla for extended overnight observation and treatment, the staff offers not only specialized inpatient eye care but also experience in dealing with.