Most of these capable eye surgeons are based in India and have been at the forefront in advancing this specialty.

It’s crucial to note that this is a list of ten of the best eye surgeons in India and their qualifications, specialisation, achievements, and contribution.

The following list by Karetrip is just a selection of the most recognized specialists. Let’s take a look at them.

Dr. S. Natarajan

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
• President of from the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)

Specialisations:

• Vitreoretinal surgery
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Retinal detachment

Achievements and Contributions: Credited with over 60,000 major eye surgeries, Dr. S. Natarajan is one of the prominent vitreoretinal surgeons in the world. He has been a recipient of many awards: the Padma Shri in 2013, to name but one.

Thus, Dr. Natarajan has helped in the popularization of vitreoretinal surgical procedures in India and has been training several ophthalmologists across India.

Dr. G. V. Rao

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBBS, MS (Master of Surgery), FACS (Fellow – American College of Surgeons)
• The new post that will be created is the Director of Retina Institute of Karnataka

Specialisations:

• Vitreoretinal diseases
• Macular degeneration
• Retinal vein occlusion

Achievements and Contributions:

Dr. G. V. Rao practices in Hyderabad and is well experienced in handling even complicated eye disorders of the retina and also in the research on the retina.

He has published many papers and is also a regular invited to present papers in conferences all over the world. Some of the work he has done includes research on interventions in diabetic retinopathy of which has been proven very useful.

Dr. Harsh Kumar

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBBS, MD (Ophthalmology)
• Independent Executive Consultant, Centre for Sight, Delhi

Specialisations:

• Glaucoma
• Cataract surgery
• Anterior segment disorders

Achievements and Contributions:

Dr. Harsh Kumar has quite a good performance history pertaining to his operations in glaucoma and cataract surgery. He knows best practices in conduct of MIGS and has participated in several clinical trials and research activities to enhance care to patients.

Dr. R. Ramamurthy

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
• Chairman cum Medical Director, The Eye Foundation, Coimbatore

Specializations:

• Cataract and laser vision correction
• LASIK
• Corneal transplantation

Achievements and Contributions: He is a former faculty at the Aravind Eye hospital in India and is one of the most experienced refractive surgeons in India with an experience of having conducted about thousand of lasik surgeries.

Mr Vajpayee has been acclaimed nationally for his work in corneal transplantation as well as cataract surgery. He is also engaged in various outreach programs in order to offer eye care services to people in the community.

Dr. S. N. Bhattacharya

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
• Consultant, Medanta – The Medicity & Mumbai [India]

Specialisations:

• Oculoplasty
• Orbital surgery
• Cosmetic eyelid surgery

Achievements and Contributions:

Dr S. N. Bhattacharya is an internationally renowned Oculoplastic & Orbital surgeon. Many new techniques were developed by him and is an author of numerous articles devoted to various subjects like, for instance, ptosis surgery or orbital tumours. He has contributed immensely to the appreciation and management of complex oculoplastic pathologies.

Dr. Rajesh Fogla

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBBS, MS (Medical) Ophthalmology, FRCS (Glasgow)
• The key informant included a Consultant Ophthalmologist from one of the most established Hospitals in India Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad.

Specialisations:

• ECCE, IOL implantation and refractive surgery
• Keratoconus management
• Ocular surface disorders

Achievements and Contributions:

He has anatomic specialisation in corneal transplantation and the condition of keratoconus. He has played a very active role in innovation in methods relating to corneal cross-linking and lamellar keratoplasty.

He has made significant works regarding the ocular surface disorder management recognised.

Dr. Mahipal Sachdev

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
• Manager, Centre for Sight, New Delhi

Specialisations:

• Refractive surgery
• Phacoemulsification
• LASEK and SMILE surgery

Achievements and Contributions:

Dr. Mahipal Sachdev is a recognized personality in refractive surgery and has played a key role in making awareness about Lasik and Smile surgeries across the country.

He is one of the most decorated teachers of ophthalmology and among his awards include the Padma Shri. He has revolutionised cataract surgery through some certain standards he has put in place.

Dr. L. Vijaya

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBBS, MS, DO
• Director, Glaucoma Services, In OE & Ophthalmology, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai

Specialisations:

• Glaucoma
• Anterior segment surgery
• Paediatric ophthalmology

Achievements and Contributions:

Hence, Dr. L. Vijaya is a leading glaucoma surgeon and has served as a pioneer in formulating glaucoma care standards in India.

She has made a fairly large scale study of the incidence and management of glaucoma and given quite a number of papers in refereed journals. Some of her work has included and will be remembered for addressing paediatric glaucoma.

Dr. S. Mahesh Shanmugam

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBBS, MS, Fellowship in Retinal detachment and Vitrectomy
• Yes, I can myself work as an expert to provide advice as the Head, Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Eye hospital Bangalore.

Specialisations:

• Retinal detachment surgery
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Age-related macular degeneration

Achievements and Contributions:

Prof. S. Mahesh Shanmugam is well informed in vitreoretinal surgery and has done pioneering work in the treatment of retinal disorders.

This scholar has participated in a number of pioneering researches and has mentored many retinal surgeons. His work has also been useful in enabling the quality of health patients diagnosed with challenging retinal exhibits.

Dr. Anita Sethi

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBBS, MS- Ophthalmology, Diplomate of National Board
• Chairperson and Head, Oculoplastics and Oncology Services, Senior Consultant, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

Specialisations:

Ocular oncology

• Oculoplasty
• This is a field of surgery dealing with surgery on the eyelids, and that area surrounding it known as the orbit.

Achievements and Contributions:

Dr. Anita Sethi is a renowned Ocular Oncologist and Opthal Plastic Surgeon. She has created strategies of the management of ocular tumours as well as reconstructive surgery. She has published widely in the field and is also a popular speaker at national and international conferences.

The field of ophthalmology in India is fortunate enough to have many skilled and dedicated surgeons and the following are some of the achievements of some of them.

These are tenant surgeons which mean that they are some of the best in the country and these are some of the best in their various fields.

Through research, innovations, and teachings, they treasured and transformed the field to enhance the status of medicine and perceive exceptional results for complicated patients within the country of India.