Dr. Ram S. Mirlay - A Name You Can Trust for Eye Care
When it comes to reliable eye care in Bangalore, the name Dr. Ram S. Mirlay comes to mind for many people. After more than 30 years in his field, he has earned the respect and admiration of his peers and patients thanks to his level-headed and no-nonsense approach to the practice of ophthalmology. As the Medical Director at the Center for Eye Care & Eye Drop Surgery, Dr. Mirlay combines his vast medical knowledge with an equally immense sense of reality and patient-focused care.
Education: A Strong Beginning
Dr. Mirlay began his medical education at Kasturba Medical College (KMC) in Mangalore when he earned his MBBS in 1982. He later earned his Master of Surgery (MS) in Ophthalmology in 1986 and emphasized the importance of slow and careful practices, observation, and evidence-based practice as a learner.
"As a student at KMC, I figured out that good medicine is more than just treating diseases at the edges of the spectrum - we have to try to understand the person. Sometimes we need only to listen, it is really important to have a good ear, and most clues come from just listening and watching." As he said during an address to medical students at a recent seminar.
Expertise: More Than Routine Eye Exams
Dr. Mirlay practices full-scope eye care, but the fields he is passionate about include:
- Retinal examinations including diabetic retinopathy.
- Cataract surgeries.
- Corneal disease.
- Glaucoma diagnosis and management.
- Comprehensive eye exams.
While many practitioners pursue new trends, he only pursues what his patients need most. That could mean, early identification of “bigger problems” to address, treating specific issues, or long-term care.
Patient-Focused Care
At his clinic in Bangalore, Dr. Mirlay and his team provide:
- Walk-in eye screenings for the neighborhood.
- Glaucoma testing by measuring pressure and doing visual field tests.
- Corneal health assessments.
- Retina imaging, specifically for diabetics.
- Follow-up care for chronic eye diseases.
“It is true some vision problems do not provide warning signs until it is too late,” he said in a recent interview. “That’s why we push people to get checked early – before they feel anything is wrong.”
35 Years of Experience
As he states, with more than 35 years of practice, he has seen how eye diseases develop over time. He relies on that experience when determining how to treat a patient's eye condition.
He continues to stay current in his field. He regularly attends ophthalmology conferences throughout India. Unlike other doctors who depend upon their team to keep up with what is new, he learns directly where he can ask questions and use critical thinking.