Dr. Asim Kumar Kandar is a highly skilled and experienced Ophthalmologist based in Kolkata, West Bengal. With over 13 years of dedicated service in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Kandar has earned a reputation for his expertise in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. He holds several prestigious qualifications, including an MBBS, MD in Ophthalmology from AIIMS, DNB in Ophthalmology from AIIMS, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ophthalmology (FRCS). Dr. Kandar is also a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), reflecting his global commitment to eye care.
As a Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kandar specializes in complicated lens surgeries and various types of refractive and corneal surgeries. He is an active life member of several key professional societies, including the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons and the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, amongst others.
Dr. Kandar is known for his innovative approaches to ophthalmology, having published significant findings such as the Cionni’s ring and toric IOL implantation for post-DALK traumatic subluxated cataract with high regular astigmatism. Additionally, he has achieved a landmark being the first to perform the highest number of Toric IOL implantations in India. His ongoing work includes important reviews on the use of fibrin glue for post-traumatic corneal lacerations and the introduction of toric hyperopic ICL in India.
Fluent in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil, Dr. Kandar is committed to making eye care accessible to a diverse range of patients. His clinical acumen and compassionate patient care have established him as a trusted name in ophthalmology in his community.
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