Best Ophthalmologist in India
The best ophthalmologists in India are known for delivering world class surgical care for a wide range of eye and vision problems. With advanced training in ophthalmic surgery and access to latest technology, these specialists offer expert solutions for cataract removal, retinal surgery, corneal transplants, and laser vision correction procedures such as LASIK and SMILE.
Ophthalmologists in India are affiliated with top eye hospitals and super specialty centers, where they use techniques such as phacoemulsification, femtosecond laser surgery, vitrectomy, and corneal cross-linking. These procedures are safe, precise, and supported by high success rates. Indian ophthalmologists provide personalized care and advanced surgical outcomes at a fraction of global costs.
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Free case review. Confidential. No obligation.Dr. Garvita Dabas
Senior Consultant Center For Sight, Safdarjung, New Delhi, India SpeaksEnglish, HindiSpecialized in
- 5+ years of exp.
- 2k+ Consultations
Dr. Jaidrath Kumar
Senior Consultant - Ophthalmology Sarvodaya Hospital Sector 8, Faridabad, India SpeaksEnglish, HindiSpecialized in
- 15+ years of exp.
- 7k+ Consultations
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Dr. Jayeeta Bose
Ophthalmologist Center For Sight, Safdarjung, New Delhi, India SpeaksEnglish, HindiSpecialized in
- 22+ years of exp.
- 10k+ Consultations
Dr. Jeewan Singh Titiyal
Regional Head Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India SpeaksHindi, EnglishSpecialized in
- 35+ years of exp.
- 80k+ Consultations
Dr. Kalpana R
Senior Consultant Ophthalmology SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai, India SpeaksEnglish, TamilSpecialized in
- 20+ years of exp.
- 35k+ Consultations
- 9k+ Surgeries
Dr. Mahesh Uparkar
Senior Consultant - Ophthalmology Hiranandani Fortis Hospital, Vashi, Mumbai, India SpeaksEnglish, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, BengaliSpecialized in
- 18+ years of exp.
- 26k+ Consultations
- 7k+ Surgeries
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Dr. Mainak Bhattacharyya
Senior Consultant – Glaucoma & Cataract Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India SpeaksEnglish, Hindi, BengaliSpecialized in
- 10+ years of exp.
- 6k+ Consultations
Dr. Namrata Adulkar
Consultant - Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India SpeaksEnglish, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, FrenchSpecialized in
- 18+ years of exp.
- 35k+ Consultations
- 8k+ Surgeries
Dr. Nikhil Sardar
Consultant - Ophthalmology Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, India SpeaksEnglish, HindiSpecialized in
- 24+ years of exp.
- 45k+ Consultations
- 14k+ Surgeries
Dr. Niren Dongre
Consultant Ophthalmology Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, India SpeaksEnglish, Hindi, Marathi, GujaratiSpecialized in
- 22+ years of exp.
- 15k+ Consultations
- 2k+ Surgeries
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FAQs
Indian ophthalmologists specialize in:
- Cataract surgery with premium IOLs
- Retina surgery (e.g., for diabetic retinopathy, macular holes)
- Corneal transplants and keratoconus treatment
- LASIK, PRK, and SMILE laser eye correction
- Glaucoma surgery
- Oculoplasty and cosmetic eye procedures
You may need eye surgery if you experience:
- Blurred or cloudy vision due to cataracts
- Flashes, floaters, or loss of peripheral vision
- Corneal scarring or thinning
- Refractive errors not corrected by glasses or lenses
- Eye injuries or retinal detachment
India is renowned for:
- Skilled, globally trained eye surgeons
- Access to the latest surgical technology
- Affordable and transparent pricing
- Short wait times and high-quality infrastructure
- Multilingual patient support
Yes. Most hospitals provide:
- Pre-arrival online consultations
- Medical visa assistance
- Airport pickup and accommodation help
- Dedicated international patient coordinators
- Post-operative follow-up via telehealth
- Cataract surgery: 1–2 weeks for full recovery
- LASIK/SMILE: Clear vision usually within 24–48 hours
- Retina surgery: 4–6 weeks, depending on complexity
- Corneal transplant: Visual recovery can take 3–6 months










