1Q: What does Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bezwada specialise in?

Ans: He specialises in paediatric, geriatric, and neuro-ophthalmology, along with macular degeneration and corneal disease treatment.

2Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Bezwada have?

Ans: He has 40 years of experience in ophthalmology.

3Q: Does Dr. Bezwada treat lazy eye in children?

Ans: Yes, amblyopia and strabismus treatment through eye patch and vision therapy are part of his paediatric ophthalmology practice.

4Q: What diagnostic technology does Dr. Bezwada use?

Ans: He uses optical coherence tomography (OCT) for high-resolution imaging of the retina, cornea, and optic nerve.

5Q: Does Dr. Bezwada perform cataract surgery?

Ans: Yes, he performs phacoemulsification surgery to remove cataracts as part of his comprehensive eye care services.

1Q: What does Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bezwada specialise in?

Ans: He specialises in paediatric, geriatric, and neuro-ophthalmology, along with macular degeneration and corneal disease treatment.

2Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Bezwada have?

Ans: He has 40 years of experience in ophthalmology.

3Q: Does Dr. Bezwada treat lazy eye in children?

Ans: Yes, amblyopia and strabismus treatment through eye patch and vision therapy are part of his paediatric ophthalmology practice.

4Q: What diagnostic technology does Dr. Bezwada use?

Ans: He uses optical coherence tomography (OCT) for high-resolution imaging of the retina, cornea, and optic nerve.

5Q: Does Dr. Bezwada perform cataract surgery?

Ans: Yes, he performs phacoemulsification surgery to remove cataracts as part of his comprehensive eye care services.

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bezwada: Eye Care/ Ophthalmology

Overview

About Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bezwada

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bezwada is an Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon at Apollo Heart Centre and Apollo Hospitals, Thousand Lights, Chennai, part of the Apollo Chennai network near Greams Road, with 40 years of experience. His core specialities include paediatric, geriatric, and neuro-ophthalmology, along with age-related macular degeneration and corneal ulcer treatment, using advanced diagnostic techniques such as optical coherence tomography (OCT). He treats astigmatism, colour blindness, corneal abrasion, and manages amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus through eye patch therapy and vision therapy exercises. Dr. Bezwada holds an MBBS, a DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology), and an FRACO (Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Ophthalmologists) from Australia, reflecting extensive international training across four decades of practice. His treatment plans are personalised to each patient's needs, ranging from medications and corrective lenses to advanced surgical procedures such as phacoemulsification for cataract removal.

Education & Qualifications

MBBS

DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology)

FRACO (Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Ophthalmologists), Australia

Clinical Career Timeline

Ophthalmologist — Apollo Heart Centre / Apollo Hospitals, Thousand Lights, Chennai

Four decades of continuous ophthalmology practice in Chennai

Accreditations & Professional Memberships

years of sustained ophthalmology practice and recognition in Chennai

FRACO — an internationally recognised ophthalmology fellowship from Australia

Known for a patient-centric approach across paediatric, geriatric, and neuro-ophthalmology cases

Languages Spoken

EnglishTamil🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)

Procedures

Treatments Performed

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Core Speciality

Corneal Disease

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Core Speciality

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Core Speciality

Neuro-Ophthalmology

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Core Speciality

Geriatric Ophthalmology

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Core Speciality

Paediatric Ophthalmology

Eye Care/ Ophthalmology Procedures & Surgeries6 Procedures

Age-related macular degeneration and corneal ulcer treatmentAstigmatism and colour blindness assessmentAmblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus treatment (eye patch therapy)Vision therapy exercisesCataract surgery (phaco/phacoemulsification)Corneal abrasion treatment

Hospitals

Practices At

Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai

21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India

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Cost Guidance

What to Expect: Eye Care/ Ophthalmology at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai

Comparative Benchmarks · Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India

Procedure	US / UK Estimate	Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai Package	Savings
Phaco Cataract Surgery with Foldable IOL (Per Eye)	$7,500 US/UK	$950 – $1,600 in India	80% Less
Bladeless Femto-LASIK / Contoura Vision (Both Eyes)	$5,800 US/UK	$850 – $1,500 in India	75% Less
Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy / Ahmed Valve)	$9,200 US/UK	$1,200 – $2,200 in India	78% Less
Corneal Transplantation (DALK / DSEK / PK)	$18,500 US/UK	$2,400 – $3,900 in India	80% Less
Vitrectomy / Retinal Detachment Surgery	$16,000 US/UK	$2,100 – $3,600 in India	79% Less

Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.

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