Ashish Agar is an Ophthalmologist based in Kensington, NSW. He looks after people with a broad range of eye problems, from day to day concerns to conditions that need careful follow up.
Eye health can affect more than just eyesight. It can also change sleep, comfort, and how you live your day. Ashish works with patients who are dealing with things like glaucoma and ocular hypertension (OHT), where eye pressure needs to be watched closely over time. In many cases, the goal is to keep vision steady and lower the risk of long-term damage.
Cataracts are another common reason people seek eye care. When the lens becomes cloudy, vision can feel blurry or faded, especially in bright light or at night. Ashish provides care for cataract problems, including cataract removal, when it’s the right step for that person.
He also treats eye inflammation and infections. For example, blepharitis and eyelid issues like chalazion can cause sore, irritated eyelids and ongoing discomfort. At times there are more urgent problems too, including endophthalmitis, which needs prompt attention to protect vision.
Some patients come in after changes in the back of the eye. Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) can affect central vision, which is important for reading and recognising faces. In cases like this, care focuses on monitoring and supporting day-to-day function, so people can cope better while treatment plans are considered.
Ashish treats a range of other eye and vision-related conditions as well. These can include pigment-dispersion syndrome, eyelid drooping, and Charles Bonnet syndrome, where people may experience visual symptoms even when the eye itself is not the main issue. He also looks at unusual growths such as a ganglion cyst when it shows up near the eye area.
Sometimes eye symptoms point to changes elsewhere in the body. He works with patients where eye findings can connect with other health concerns, such as increased intracranial pressure and pseudotumor cerebri syndrome. There are also conditions like giant cell arteritis (GCA) and other vasculitis-related problems, which can be serious and may require fast action and close coordination with other care.
For surgical and procedure based care, Ashish provides options such as trabeculectomy for glaucoma and vitrectomy for problems inside the eye. Over time, he takes a practical approach, aiming for clear next steps and good communication throughout the process.
Based in Kensington, Ashish Agar is available for ophthalmology care for adults and older teens, depending on the issue. If you’re unsure where to start, it often helps to bring a list of symptoms, when they began, and any relevant history, so your visit can be more focused from the start.