Dr. Annapurna Kumar's Profile
MBBS, MS
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Dr. Annapurna has 24 years of experience in Ophthalmology, a solid background in research methodology and medical education and 14 publications under her belt, of which 2 are in international journals. She is a member of the All India Ophthalmological Society and Glaucoma Society of India. Dr. view more..
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Top 10 Tips for Contact Lens Wearers
A contact lens is an artificial lens placed on the cornea for refractive, treatment or diagnostic purposes. Learn the best tips to be safe with them.
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Age Related Macular Degeneration
Age related macular degeneration is a disease of the elderly, wherein the macula or the central part of the retina gets affected, leading to loss of vision.
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Strabismus
Strabismus or squint is a failure of the two eyes to maintain proper alignment when looking at an object. It is also called crossed eyes.
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Presbyopia
Presbyopia is a physiological visual condition occurring in middle-aged individuals wherein there is an inability to focus on near objects.
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Iridectomy
Iridectomy is a procedure in which an opening is made in the iris of the eye.