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Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS

India
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Expertise

I can answer any question on eye care, expertise in Laser eye surgery, LASIK, Epi LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, keratoconus- corneal collagen crosslinking.

Experience in the area

OF LASIK, we are one of the first centres to use the wavefront guided LASIK or custom LASIK procedures. I train doctors worldwide for these wavefront procedures, our centre is the referral centre for our Wavelight Laser Technologies, Germany in India.

Organizations

ASCRS [American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery]certified by USA- Joint Commission International

Publications

http://www.shroffeye.org

Education/Credentials

MD Ophthalmology and FICS [Fellow of the International College of Surgeons]

Awards and Honors

please see http://www.shroffeye.org and www.lasikindia.in

What do you like about this subject?

I have seen how LASIK or laser vision correction has changed people's lives and it makes me feel good to have played a role in that

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I keep updating myself in this field with newer equipment, technology, surgical techniques etc. It is always keeping on the top of the optical edge!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

One needs to understand fully the need for technology + surgical expertise + good patient eligibility

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Timeliness 9.89
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 100
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 2426
  • Volunteer Since 2006-07-05
  • Prestige Points 18830

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Recent Answers from Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS

2009-11-22 diabetic retinopathy:

Dear Kathy, Only your treating surgeon can answer this as there are many factors in the eye which affect vision, and like you describe if you have more than one condition, it may not be very simple

2009-11-21 diabetic retinopathy:

Dear Kathy, The bleed needs to be stopped ...otherwise it spreads and in your line of vision you see a shadow. If not lasered in time (Argon), then this can cause more damage to your vision. The

2009-11-21 Severe red dry eyes:

Dear Brianne, You seem to have tried all the routine treatment and also seem to be in the right hands as this would be the usual course of treatment. If not under the care of a corneal specialist

2009-11-21 phthisis:

Dear Lupe, There are some causes which could be linked to a genetic disorder or some deficiency disorder. Please see the link below for more information... http://en.diagnosispro.com/differential_diagnosis-for/phthisis-bulbi-globe-colla

2009-11-20 mucus on eye ball:

Dear Sharon, If this is truly mucus, it will go with a wash or even blinking. Safe ver the counter eye drops which lubricate the eyes should also work like Refresh tears, Natural Tears etc. However

 

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