Sahajanand Eye Care Hospital Pvt Ltd

We provide cashless facility to the Mediclaim Policyholders.Having tie-up with major TPAs operating in ahmedabad appointed by all insurance companies.
We are on the panel of:

• Paramount Health Care
  


• Heritage Health
  


• MedSave Health Corporation
  


• TTK Health 
  


• E-Meditak Solutions
  


• Raksha Health Care Services
  


• Dedicated Health Services
  


• Alankit
  


• SRI Gokulam Health Service TPA (P) Ltd.
  


• MediAssist
  


• Genins India Ltd.
  


• MediCare TPA

( PLEASE NOTE : Mediclaim facility is not valid for LASIK surgery. )

What is the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician?       

    * What is Astigmatism?      
    * What is myopia?      
    * What is hypermetropia?      
    * What is Presbyopia ?      
    * Can eye exercises improve my vision?      
    * Can my eyes get sunburned?      
            
What is the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician?      
             
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the eye, detecting and treating eye diseases with medications and surgery. An optometrist examines &detects vision problems and prescribes glasses. An optician interprets the optometrist's prescription and dispenses eyeglasses or contact lens. An optician is to an optometrist, as a pharmacist is to a doctor.
          
What is Astigmatism?      
     
A visual defect caused by an eye surface that is irregularly shaped. People with astigmatism see less clearly at any distance. It is corrected by the help of cylindrical lens.
     
What is myopia?      
    
It is also known as near-sightedness. The image of the objects we see is formed ahead of the retina instead of over it . It is corrected by the help of concave (minus) glasses.
     
What is hypermetropia?      
     
It is also called farsightedness. The image of objects we see is formed behind the retina instead of over it. It is corrected by the help of convex (plus) glasses.
     
What is Presbyopia ?      
    
There is difficulty in reading and near work. It occurs in people over 40 years of age. It is due to age related weakness of the eye muscles which are used to focus on near objects. It is corrected with the help of convex (plus) glasses.
    
Can eye exercises improve my vision?      
    
You can train your eye muscles to work better together and correct problems like strabismus (crossed eyes) which involves training the muscles that align the eye. Accommodative exercises may also help children who have strain while reading and writing.
    
Can my eyes get sunburned?      
    
Yes ! "snow blindness" and a welder's flash are examples of "sun burned" eyes. Outdoor enthusiasts and those with sensitive eyes should invest in sunglasses with an ultraviolet filter to block harmful UV radiation from the sun. Contact  Lens wearers are especially sensitive to bright light, they should always wear a good pair of non-prescription sunglasses with their contacts when they are outside.

Leonardo da Vinci was, the first to suggest the use of contact lenses to correct defective vision in 1508. In Germany, nearly four centuries later, the first contact lens manufactured was a glass shell that covered the entire surface of the eye. Modern contact lenses appeared in the 1940s.    

Today, many people prefer them to eyeglasses for reasons of convenience or cosmetics, although spectacles offer far more protection for the eye. Present-day contact lenses cover only the cornea of the eye; So-called soft lenses, now in common use, are made from a soft plastic material that molds itself to the shape of the cornea.  With advancing technology Contact Lenses can correct all forms of visual defects including Astigmatism safely and comfortably. There are basically two types of contact lenses : Rigid and Soft. Both types come in varying materials with different levels of oxygen permeability. The higher the oxygen permeability the better it is for the eye.  Contact Lens care is the most important part of contact lens wear. Good eye care also includes proper care of the lenses.

All types of contact lenses should always be kept clean, disinfected and hydrated. Lens hygiene is the key to a comfortable wear. All contact lenses accumulate a variety of deposits, from the eye itself whilst wearing them, and from the environment. The environment also contributes towards building up of these deposits especially on soft lenses. The chemical pollution from cars, factories etc., dust, metal in the air get embedded onto the surface, causing harmful contamination on the lens surface, over a period of time. In order to prevent these deposits, all contact lenses should be cleaned, soaked and disinfected daily or disposable should be used. A new system of prescribing and manufacturing contact lenses has been introduced known as the Disposable contact lens, which enables the replacement of lenses on Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Three Monthly basis.

The advantages of this system of prescribing is that, frequent infections due to protein deposits and environmental pollution are almost eliminated, the eye gets more Oxygen, Vision and Comfort are greatly increased, and best of all, simple cleaning systems like multipurpose solutions can be used safely.