Dr. Annapurna Kumar's Profile

MBBS, MS

Dr. Annapurna Kumar

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

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.

Lifestyle Articles
Age Related Macular Degeneration

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.

Disease & Condition
Strabismus

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.

Disease & Condition
Presbyopia

Presbyopia

Presbyopia is a physiological visual condition occurring in middle-aged individuals wherein there is an inability to focus on near objects.

Disease & Condition
Iridectomy

Iridectomy

Iridectomy is a procedure in which an opening is made in the iris of the eye.

Surgical Procedures