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Dr. Anil Kulkarni Eye Hospital provides comprehensive eye care services, including routine eye exams, and treatment for eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration,LASIK surgery, and more. We also offer a wide range of prescription glasses and contact lenses.

Usually, an annual routine eye check-up is sufficient if you have any eye problems. for those with diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or those who are already under some medications for eye problems like glaucoma, dry eye disease, retinopathy, etc your doctor may advise you to visit for a follow-up more frequently i.e., every 3-6 months.

We have 4 branches at Miraj, Satara, Chiplun and Kudachi. Please refer to the Contact Us
page for details Or contact us on WA.

You can schedule an appointment by calling the given phone numbers or scanning the QR code below.  however, an appointment is not mandatory - you may walk in for a consultation on weekdays between 10 am to 7 pm.

No referral is necessary to see our eye specialists. You can directly book an appointment with one of our ophthalmologists or optometrists.

Yes, children also may have eye conditions that may require treatment. From simple issues like Eyeglasses and Eye allergies to more serious issues like squint and lazy eyes. More rare childhood diseases like childhood glaucoma and retinal conditions may require long-term treatment to prevent blindness.

Usually, an Eye Examination involves vision testing and examination under a slit lamp
biomicroscope. Should a patient need a fundus (Retina) exam, dilating drops are required before the retina can be examined in detail. Further investigative modalities are needed if there are any specific eye problems noted during the eye exam.

Yes, we accept the insurance. We are impaneled with most TPA and insurance. Cashless and reimbursement facilities are available. ECHS facility for Ex-Army personnel is available too.

We accept various payment methods, including credit/debit cards.

Eye surgery is needed for those who have cataracts, retinal detachments or bleeding,
squints, and a few other eye conditions. Other voluntary eye procedures are those that
involve Refractive procedures like Laser Vision Correction and Phakic Intraocular lenses.

On discharge from the surgery center, patients will be given the next review date.
Also depending on the type of incision and surgeon preference, some patients may be given a patch over the eye for a few hours.

Use protective glasses when riding in a car or walking outdoors. You can brush your teeth and shave. Activities such as reading, and watching television, are advised to be avoided for at least 2 weeks to help in early recovery. Most patients may resume light activities on the day after surgery.

Avoid Washing your hair and exposure to dusty environments. Activities such as walking and
everyday activities like cooking and household chores may be permitted under advisement.

Specific medicines in the form of tablets and drops will be prescribed after the surgery and advice about the drops will be given after the surgery. You can resume your normal activities after 1 week unless specifically advised by your doctor.
Continue medications for other conditions prescribed by your physician. Cataract surgery
does not mandate any special dietary restrictions, however, we advise a balanced light diet for a few weeks to prevent digestive issues and infections that may delay healing in the immediate post-operative period.


Some symptoms are normal in the immediate postoperative period.
Pain: You may have occasional discomfort or foreign body sensation ( like dust in the eye) after returning home - this grittiness usually resolves with drops. In addition, you may be given a pain medicine for it. Resting your eyes on the first day after surgery is of paramount importance.
Redness: The redness will gradually disappear with the drops. Watering: Some amount of watering from the eyes is normal and gradually reduces over a couple of weeks. The best vision may not be obtained until a few days following surgery, but individual results vary considerably. Usually, the visual recovery occurs 1-2 days post-surgery. In general, the risk of severe visual loss is very rare but may occur as a result of infection or bleeding inside the eye,or even retinal detachment, which can occur months or years even after a perfectly successful cataract surgery.
Some symptoms are normal in the immediate postoperative period.
Pain: You may have occasional discomfort or foreign body sensation ( like dust in the eye)after returning home - this grittiness usually resolves with drops. In addition, you may be given a pain medicine for it.
Redness: The redness will gradually disappear with the Drops.
Watering: Some amount of watering from the eyes is normal and gradually reduces over a couple of weeks The best vision may not be obtained until a few weeks following surgery, but individual results vary considerably, depending on many variables. In general, the risk of severe visual loss is very rare, but may occur as a result of infection or bleeding inside the eye, or even retinal detachment, which may occur months or years after a perfectly successful cataract surgery. bleeding inside the eye, or even retinal detachment, which may occur months or years after a perfectly successful cataract surgery.
Diabetic patients are advised an Annual Eye Check even in the absence of any symptoms like blurring or eye pain. In case there are some diabetes-related changes seen in your eye, your eye doctor may advise you to come more frequently. Recent advances in treatment modalities have helped restore vision in many conditions that were known to be far more damaging earlier. If you have been advised of any treatment in the form of injections, lasers,or surgery, please talk to your doctor or our Hospital Counsellors to clear your doubts. Timely treatment is the key to preventing vision loss.
Children are usually advised an annual eye check-up to look for treatable conditions at the earliest.Pro tip: schedule the appointment just before or after your child's birthday to avoid missing out on the yearly exam!
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