Ophthalmology
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeon12+ Years of Overall Medical Experience with 10+ Years as an Ophthalmology Specialist
Terna Speciality Hospital & Research Centre
Navi Mumbai
Dr. Rahul Achlerkar is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeon in Navi Mumbai with expertise in comprehensive medical and surgical eye care.
His major areas of clinical interest include advanced cataract surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, minimally invasive glaucoma procedures and premium intraocular lens implantation.
Dr. Rahul Achlerkar performs phacoemulsification and laser-assisted cataract surgery and provides advanced lens options including monofocal, multifocal and trifocal intraocular lenses for appropriately selected patients.
His glaucoma practice includes comprehensive evaluation, medical management, laser treatment and surgical procedures such as Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation and iStent minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
He also provides diabetic eye screening, diabetic retinopathy assessment, dry-eye evaluation, Meibosoft therapy and preventive ophthalmic care.
Dr. Rahul Achlerkar follows an evidence-based and patient-centred approach with emphasis on early detection, appropriate surgical planning and long-term preservation of vision.
Surgical treatment of cataracts involving removal of the cloudy natural lens and implantation of an artificial intraocular lens to improve vision.
Modern small-incision cataract surgery using ultrasound energy to break and remove the cloudy lens before implantation of an artificial lens.
Advanced cataract surgery in which laser technology is used for selected steps of the procedure in appropriately selected patients.
Detailed assessment of eye pressure, optic nerve health and other risk factors to detect and monitor glaucoma.
Long-term management of glaucoma using medication, laser procedures or surgery depending on disease severity and progression.
Laser-based treatment used in selected glaucoma patients to improve drainage or control intraocular pressure.
Implantation of a glaucoma drainage device to help control eye pressure in selected patients with difficult-to-manage glaucoma.
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using a small drainage implant to improve aqueous fluid outflow and lower eye pressure in selected patients.
Advanced glaucoma procedures designed to reduce intraocular pressure with less surgical disruption than conventional glaucoma surgery in selected cases.
Implantation of advanced intraocular lenses during cataract surgery based on the patient's visual requirements and eye condition.
Use of a multifocal intraocular lens in selected cataract patients to provide useful vision at more than one distance.
Advanced lens implantation intended to provide selected patients with distance, intermediate and near vision following cataract surgery.
Regular ophthalmic examination for people with diabetes to identify retinal and other eye changes before significant vision loss develops.
Detailed retinal assessment to identify diabetes-related damage to retinal blood vessels and determine appropriate follow-up.
Evaluation and treatment of dry-eye symptoms such as burning, irritation, watering and fluctuating vision.
Specialised therapy used in selected dry-eye patients with meibomian gland dysfunction to support healthier tear-film function.
Complete evaluation of vision and ocular health for early detection of cataract, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and other common eye conditions.
MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology), FAEH (Fellowship at Aravind Eye Hospital)
Cataract Surgery, Phacoemulsification, Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Treatment, Glaucoma Surgery, Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation, iStent Surgery, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, Glaucoma Laser Treatment, Premium IOL Implantation, Multifocal IOL Implantation, Trifocal IOL Implantation, Diabetic Eye Screening, Diabetic Retinopathy Screening, Dry Eye Treatment, Meibosoft Therapy, Comprehensive Eye Examination
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Rahul Achlerkar
Yes. Premium monofocal, multifocal and trifocal intraocular lens implantation are included among his cataract surgery services.
Dr. Rahul Achlerkar currently practices at Dr Raja Eye Care in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, and is also associated with Terna Speciality Hospital & Research Centre.
Yes. Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation is specifically listed among Dr. Rahul Achlerkar’s advanced glaucoma procedures.
Yes. Terna Hospital specifically lists iStent surgery, a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, among the procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Achlerkar.
Yes. Glaucoma diagnosis, medical treatment, laser procedures and glaucoma surgery are among Dr. Rahul Achlerkar’s main areas of expertise.
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