About Doctor

Dr Srikanth R is one of the best pediatric ophthalmologists in Chennai. Associated with the Apollo hospitals, Dr Srikanth treats children for many eye-related issues and conducts eye surgery when needed. And while he treats conditions such as cataracts and lazy eyes, Dr Srikanth is specially trained in treating paediatric cataracts and squints or strabismus. He also treats adults for cataracts.

Dr Srikanth can diagnose and conduct surgeries such as phaco surgery for cataracts, refractive surgery, corneal surgery, laser refractive and cataract surgery, among others. A steady hand and a deep understanding of the malady are essential and this makes it vital for a specialist in the field.

Often kids are not able to understand what is troubling their eyes. Dr Srikanth R uses cutting-edge equipment to examine their eyes. While it is easy to think that any ophthalmologist can do just as good a job, doctors such as Dr Srikanth know their way around kids and his clinic is designed to make kids feel at home. As communication is essential, getting the right doctor such as Dr Srikanth R is vital where your child’s health is concerned.

A member of the All-India Ophthalmological Society, Dr Srikanth R is a caring and loving human being. So what keeps Dr Srikanth going? He says, "The thought that a child could lose his/her vision without timely treatment spurs me on."