Renowned ophthalmologist and retinal specialist Dr Somdutt Prasad will conduct an open and free Google Hangout to bust myths about cataract on August 14 from 3 to 3:30 pm (IST). Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world and various misconceptions about the disease make it more difficult for patients to deal with it.

Dr Somdutt Prasad will address all such delusions in the hangout. To participate in this interactive session, click on http://bit.ly/Myth-Busting-About-Cataract and share your Google+ mail id to get an invitation.The hangout is free for all to join and is a great opportunity to get vital inputs on cataracts from one of the top retinal specialists in the world.

About Dr. Somdutt Prasad
Dr Somdutt Prasad is currently a consultant ophthalmologist and retinal specialist at B.B. Eye Foundation, AMRI and i4vision. He is adept at the full range of medical and surgical retinal procedures from diagnosis to treatment.

Dr Prasad has an extensive experience in vitrectomy surgeries and before settling in India, he as was treating nearly 1000 patients in the UK each year suffering from retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, venous occlusions and other conditions of the retina.

Dr Prasad is also experienced in the use of advanced technology IOLs including multifocal, accommodative and toric lenses. Over 90% patients who have had this procedure have been functionally spectacle independent after cataract surgery or clear lens exchange done by him.

He has also trained optometrists to undertake follow-up assessments for macular degeneration patients and is active in the major international ophthalmology societies across the globe.

He is also a regular faculty at the UK, European and American Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and has authored 8 book chapters and over 75 peer-reviewed publications.

For more information, contact:
Mr. Arup Choudhury
Media Coordinator
Mobile: +91 9051820636
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://somduttprasad.com/
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