The majority of eye conditions we suffer from are curable with proper eye care and minimal use of medicines. However, you need expert medical advice and an early diagnosis of the root cause behind the problem. Unnecessary delay might complicate things and damage your vision permanently.
So, we have vetted and prepared a list of SIX renowned eye specialists in and around Guwahati, Assam. If you are experiencing any trouble in your eyes, you can trust them for reliable, professional advice.
DR. BIJULI GOSWAMI – She is a qualified eye surgeon with over 25 years of experience. Her area of expertise includes retinal investigation, retinal diseases, cataracts, phaco, and laser surgery.
DR. S U AHMED – He is renowned for his long association with eye care promotion and awareness building initiatives in Assam and other parts of Northeast India. Dr. Ahmed has a vitreoretinal fellowship from Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, training from Singapore National Eye Centre, and Prof Eckardt, Frankfurt, Germany, on Submacular Surgery. In a career of over four decades, he has treated acute eye diseases and conducted thousands of modern surgical procedures. He is an expert in retinal and neuro-ophthalmic diseases.
DR. SUBHRA KINKOR GOSWAMI – Dr. Goswami earned his education from CMC, Vellore offers over 30 years of experience. He is an expert in anterior segment eye diseases, phacoemulsification, and other regular eye conditions.
DR. PRAFULLA SARMA – He is MBBS and M. S. in Ophthalmology from Guwahati Medical College and was the Head of the Glaucoma department at Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, for over a decade. Dr. Sarma is an expert in retina-vitreous, uveitis, and neuro-ophthalmology.
DR. BARUN KAKOTY – He is an MBBS from Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, and MS in ophthalmology from Guwahati Medical College, Guwahati. With over 14 years of experience in treating various eye diseases and surgeries, Dr. Kakoty is reputed among patients for medical advice and friendliness.
DR. JAYANTA KUMAR DAS – He is a senior consultant in Ocuplasty and Neuro-Opthalmology, along with general eye diseases. Dr. Das is one of the very few eye specialists with a Ph.D. degree in his field. He completed his medical education in Moorefields Eye Hospital, UK, and worked as a senior consultant in Oculoplasty and Neuro-Ophthalmology department at Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, for around 20 years.
Finally
Our list is not complete, and there are other senior eye specialists in the city. You can share their names with us so that we can update this list. But, whoever be your choice of an ophthalmologist, never delay in taking their advice and help. Your vision is precious, and we at The Retina Centre value your ocular health.