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Our eye surgeon: Dr. Renu Pai
Dr. Renu Pai, Consultant Ophthalmologist (MBBS; MS Ophthalmology; Fellowship in General Ophthalmology and Phacoemulsification), Goa Medical Council Reg. No. 3348, sees patients at ReNew Vision Eye Hospital in Vaddem, Vasco. She has 15 years in practice, with special interests in glaucoma and children's eye care. Eye OPD: Monday to Saturday, 4 pm to 7 pm; emergency eye care: 24 hours.
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Qualifications and training
- MBBS: K.L.E., Belagavi
- MS Ophthalmology: Bangalore Medical College (Minto Regional Institute of Ophthalmology), Bengaluru
- Fellowship in General Ophthalmology and Phacoemulsification: M.M. Joshi Eye Institute, Hubli
- Advanced phacoemulsification training: Nandadeep Eye Hospital, Sangli
- Years in practice: 15
Medical registration
Dr. Renu Pai is registered with the Goa Medical Council, registration number 3348. Every doctor who practises medicine in India must be registered with a State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission (NMC), and you can check a registration with the State Medical Council or in the Indian Medical Register on the NMC website. Checking a doctor's registration is a sensible step before any surgery, wherever you have it done.
Areas of special interest
Her special interests are glaucoma and children's eye care (paediatric ophthalmology).
- Glaucoma: screening, eye pressure checks, long-term follow-up and glaucoma treatment. Glaucoma often gives no warning until side vision is lost, so regular checks matter; see glaucoma check-up and treatment.
- Children's eyes: eye check-ups for babies and children, spectacle power tests, squint and lazy eye, and myopia control; see children's eye care and squint treatment.
For cataract surgery, her training includes the Fellowship in General Ophthalmology and Phacoemulsification (phaco) and advanced phacoemulsification training; manual small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) is also done at ReNew Vision. See cataract surgery at ReNew Vision.
Ophthalmologist or optometrist: what is the difference?
An eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) is a medical doctor trained to diagnose and treat eye disease, both with medicines and with surgery. An optometrist is trained to test vision and prescribe spectacles and contact lenses, but does not operate, and refers eye disease to an ophthalmologist.
What eye care is done at ReNew Vision?
- complete eye check-ups, children's eye check-ups, colour vision tests and eye fitness certificates
- cataract surgery: phaco with a foldable lens and manual small-incision surgery (SICS), with toric and multifocal lens options, and YAG laser for clouding after cataract surgery
- glaucoma screening and follow-up, YAG laser iridotomy and trabeculectomy
- diabetic and BP-related eye check-ups and macular degeneration care
- red eye, eye infections, dry eye, eye allergy, corneal ulcers, uveitis and pterygium surgery
- squint check-ups and squint surgery, lazy eye treatment, ROP screening for premature babies and myopia control treatment for children
- watering eye (DCR surgery), styes and chalazia
- optic nerve and double-vision problems
- LASIK suitability check-ups and counselling
- emergency eye care, 24 hours
The full list, with a page for each speciality, is on the eye specialities page.
What is referred elsewhere?
The LASIK laser itself, retina laser, eye injections for retina disease and retina surgery, including surgery for retinal detachment, are not done here. When you need one of these, the eye doctor explains why and refers you, and your follow-up check-ups can continue at ReNew Vision.
What should I ask at my first visit?
It helps to write your questions down before you come. Questions worth asking include:
- What is causing my symptoms?
- What are my treatment options, including waiting and watching?
- What happens if I do not have the treatment now?
- Which parts of the treatment are done here, and which would be referred?
- How many visits will I need, and will I be able to travel home on my own?
- What will the treatment cost? The fee is explained at the consultation.
When can I see the eye doctor?
The Eye OPD runs Monday to Saturday, 4 pm to 7 pm, and is closed on Sunday. Emergency eye care is available 24 hours, every day. Call or WhatsApp ReNew Vision Eye Hospital on 072489 88039. Most visits start with a complete eye check-up. For directions, see visiting ReNew Vision.
Questions patients ask
Who is the eye doctor at ReNew Vision Eye Hospital?
Dr. Renu Pai, Consultant Ophthalmologist, sees patients at ReNew Vision Eye Hospital. She has 15 years in practice, and her special interests are glaucoma and children's eye care (paediatric ophthalmology).
What are the eye surgeon's qualifications?
MBBS from K.L.E., Belagavi; MS Ophthalmology from Bangalore Medical College (Minto Regional Institute of Ophthalmology); a Fellowship in General Ophthalmology and Phacoemulsification at M.M. Joshi Eye Institute, Hubli; and advanced phacoemulsification training at Nandadeep Eye Hospital, Sangli.
What is the eye surgeon's medical registration number?
Goa Medical Council, registration number 3348. You can check a doctor's registration with the State Medical Council or in the Indian Medical Register on the National Medical Commission (NMC) website.
Can I see the eye doctor on Sunday?
The Eye OPD is closed on Sunday. For an eye emergency, emergency eye care is available 24 hours, every day: call 072489 88039 and come in.
Is cataract surgery done at ReNew Vision?
Yes. Cataract surgery is done by phaco with a foldable lens or by manual small-incision surgery (SICS), after a cataract check-up and a lens-power test.
This page is general eye-health information, not personal medical advice. Your eye doctor advises you after examining your eyes.