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Dr. Annapurna Kumar's Profile
MBBS, MS
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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Corneal Transplantation
Corneal transplantation or keratoplasty is the surgical replacement of a partial or full thickness portion of the diseased cornea in a patient with a healthy donor cornea from another individual.
Pterygium
Pterygium or Surfer's eye is described as a proliferative disorder of the ocular surface possibly due to the long-term exposure to UV rays.
Exotropia
Exotropia or outward eye deviation is a form of squint. Proper evaluation and timely intervention is necessary to prevent permanent forms of visual dysfunction.
Cataract
A cataract is cloudiness in the crystalline lens of the eye that results in a gradually progressive painless diminution of vision.
Vitrectomy Surgery
Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove a part or whole of the vitreous humor inside the eye.
