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We are now starting our OT services including cataract surgery

We are now starting our OT services including cataract surgery. We are taking all the precautions to ensure your safety: 1. Thermal screening 2. Regular sanitisation 3. Fixed time slots 4. Use of protective equipment 5. A fresh mask for all patients undergoing surgery 6. Thorough sanitisation of all instruments and our operating room after each case. Call 098108 84206 for further enquiry and details.

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Delhi Eye Centre is starting OPD services from 4th May 2020

Delhi Eye Centre is starting OPD services from 4th May. We will be seeing patients on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11:00 am to 1:00 pm as of now. Contact 098108 84206 for further details and appointments. All the patients coming to the OPD, kindly note the following instructions: 1. Always take a prior appointment 2. Be punctual 3. Do not come with an attendant unless really needed 4. If you have a history of cough, sore throat, cold, fever, loss of smell, or taste, or you have come in contact with a COVID positive patient or have traveled out of city in the past 3 weeks, kindly get yourself checked first. Avoid coming to eye OPD. 4. Always wear a mask, no patient allowed without a mask. 5. Carry valid ID proof 6. You will be required to give a verified phone number. If an attendant is accompanying you, we will need their number as well. 7. Download Arogya Setu app, keep blue tooth and location on 8. Prefer digital and online payments instead of cash. 9. If possible, opt for teleconsultation. #staysafe, #safetyispriority 

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High Pollution Causing Eye Problems in Delhi – Dr. Ikeda Lal, News18

High Pollution Causing Eye Problems in Delhi – Dr. Ikeda Lal Interview on News18.com With pollution levels reaching alarming levels in the national capital, ophthalmologists have observed a sharp rise in the number of patients suffering from eye problems including allergy, burning and itching. According to Ikeda Lal, an opthalmologist at the Delhi Eye Centre and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, pollutants and dust in the air is one of the major reasons for causing eye allergy and other related problems. \”We are observing an increase in number of patients coming to us with complains of redness, itching, watering in the eyes. Patients with pre-existing dry eyes are experiencing exacerbation due to high pollution,\” Lal said. He added that opthalmologists were observing almost increase of 30-35 per cent in the number of patients coming with eye-related problems. \”Due to increasing pollution, there is increase in the incidence of dry eye and ocular allergy. This is causing discomfort even in normal eyes and aggravates the eye complaints in eyes that are prone to dryness and allergies,\” said Rajesh Sinha, Professor of Ophthalmology, AIIMS. \”If care is not taken immediately, some of these eyes can have reduced vision due to this problem as well,\” he added. Lal also said that people with complains of itching in the eyes are likely to suffer from allergic eye disease. Patients with pre-existing dry eyes may experience excessive dryness, irritation and burning due to ocular surface inflammation. In case of any eye related problems, consulting an ophthalmologist is recommended and exposure to polluted air should be minimized, the doctor said. To deal with eye related allergies caused due to pollution, Doctors suggests that do not rub eyes if they itch, wash eyes with clean water; repeat if it still feels uncomfortable, cold compresses also help in relieving mild itching. \”See an eye doctor as soon as possible and avoid prolonged exposure of eyes to pollution,\” the experts added. Article source: news18.com    

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