Articles on eye health

Plain-language answers to the questions patients ask Dr Gandhi most, in English and Gujarati.

• When should you get your cataract operated?

  The signs that a cataract is ready for surgery, why waiting too long can make the operation harder, and what to expect. By Dr Pradip Gandhi, eye surgeon in Ahmedabad.

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• Coming from Mehsana or a village for eye surgery: how to plan your visit

  A practical guide for patients and families travelling to Ahmedabad for eye treatment: what to bring, who should come with you, and how to manage recovery at home. By Dr Pradip Gandhi, eye surgeon in Ahmedabad.

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• LASIK or SMILE: which laser treatment suits your eyes?

  LASIK and SMILE both correct glasses numbers with a laser. How they differ, who each one suits, and why the decision comes from tests, not preference. By Dr Pradip Gandhi, eye surgeon in Ahmedabad.

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• Glaucoma: the silent thief of sight. Who needs an eye pressure check?

  Glaucoma damages vision without pain or early warning. Who is at risk, why a yearly check after 40 matters, and how glaucoma is treated. By Dr Pradip Gandhi, eye surgeon in Ahmedabad.

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• Diabetes and your eyes: why a yearly eye check matters

  Diabetes can affect the eyes long before vision changes. How it affects the retina, cataract and glaucoma risk, and why people with diabetes need a yearly eye check. By Dr Pradip Gandhi, eye surgeon in Ahmedabad.

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