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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Dr. P Suresh
Senior Consultant - Ophthalmologist Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, India Speaks English, Hindi, Marathi- 5
- 8 Reviews
- (Google)
- 30+ years of exp.
- 65k+ Consultations
- 15k+ Surgeries
Dr. Pooja Deshmukkh
Consultant - Ophthalmology Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India Speaks Hindi, English, Marathi- 10+ years of exp.
- 16k+ Consultations
- 4k+ Surgeries
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Dr. Prabhjot Kaur
Senior Consultant - Ophthalmology Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Delhi, India Speaks Hindi, English- 11+ years of exp.
- 18k+ Consultations
Dr. Prashaant Chaudhry
HOD - Ophthalmology Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi, India Speaks Hindi, English- 18+ years of exp.
- 38k+ Consultations
- 7k+ Surgeries
Dr. Ritika Dalal
Consultant - Ophthalmology Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India Speaks English, Hindi, Marathi- 10+ years of exp.
- 15k+ Consultations
- 5k+ Surgeries
Dr. Sonika Gupta
Associate Director - Ophthalmology Max Hospital, Gurugram, Gurugram, India Speaks Hindi, English- 5
- 23 Reviews
- (Google)
- 30+ years of exp.
- 65k+ Consultations
- 17k+ Surgeries
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Dr. Sunil R. Morekar
Senior Consultant - Ophthalmology Hiranandani Fortis Hospital, Vashi, Mumbai, India Speaks Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati- 30+ years of exp.
- 75k+ Consultations
- 19k+ Surgeries
Dr. Tulika Chauhan
Senior Consultant - Cornea and Refractive Services Center For Sight, Safdarjung, New Delhi, India Speaks Hindi, English- 19+ years of exp.
- 25k+ Consultations
Dr. Vidya Nair Chaudhry
Senior Consultant Ophthalmology Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi, India Speaks Hindi, English- 16+ years of exp.
- 30k+ Consultations
- 6k+ Surgeries
Dr. Vishal Arora
Head – Department of Ophthalmology Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, India Speaks Hindi, English- 5
- 13 Reviews
- (Google)
- 16+ years of exp.
- 30k+ Consultations
- 11k+ 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