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Top Eye Surgeons in India (2026): A Specialty Guide
Last updated: June 2026
The "best" eye surgeon in India depends entirely on your condition — the right surgeon for LASIK is rarely the right surgeon for a corneal transplant or complex glaucoma. This guide groups respected Indian eye surgeons by sub-specialty, distinguishes MediGoCare's bookable partner surgeons from renowned names cited for reference, and explains how to choose.
India is home to some of the world's most experienced eye surgeons — a depth of talent built on enormous surgical volume, strong academic institutions and decades of pioneering refractive and corneal work. For an international patient, that breadth is both reassuring and slightly overwhelming. Search "best eye surgeon in India" and you'll find dozens of lists, most of them undisclosed in how they were compiled and many of them simply ranking whoever paid to be there.
This guide takes a different approach, built on two honest principles. First, there is no single best eye surgeon — only the best surgeon for your specific condition, which is why this list is organised by sub-specialty rather than as a meaningless overall ranking. Second, we draw a clear line between two kinds of names: MediGoCare partner surgeons, whom you can consult and be treated by directly through us, and renowned surgeons cited editorially for reference and context, with whom MediGoCare does not claim any booking arrangement. Both deserve to be in an honest guide; conflating them would not be honest.
Table of Contents
- How to read this guide
- Refractive surgeons (LASIK, SMILE, ICL)
- Cataract surgeons
- Cornea & refractive specialists
- Glaucoma specialists
- Vitreoretinal (retina) surgeons
- Squint (strabismus) & oculoplasty
- Renowned eye institutes in India
- How MediGoCare matches you to the right surgeon
- Frequently asked questions
How to read this guide
MediGoCare partner surgeons are marked clearly and link to a full profile page. These are surgeons you can consult and be treated by through MediGoCare — we coordinate the consultation, the procedure, and your international-patient journey end to end.
Editorially cited surgeons are widely recognised names in Indian ophthalmology, included so this guide is genuinely useful and complete. Their inclusion is for reference and reflects their public reputation in their field. It does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement of, or booking arrangement through MediGoCare. If you wish to consult one of these surgeons, we can advise you on the most appropriate route — and where your case is better suited to one of our partner surgeons or partner hospitals, we'll tell you honestly.
Every credential and affiliation below is compiled from public sources; we recommend verifying current details independently, as surgeons change affiliations over time.
Refractive surgeons (LASIK, SMILE, ICL)
Laser vision correction and lens-based refractive surgery — the right surgeon combines high procedure volume with access to current-generation platforms (Contoura, SMILE, SILK) and ICL for cases that laser can't treat.
⭐ Dr Suraj Munjal — MediGoCare Partner Surgeon
Refractive & cornea surgeon · Founder, The Sight Avenue · Delhi NCR
Fellowship-trained refractive and corneal surgeon specialising in LASIK, bladeless femto-LASIK, Contoura Vision, SMILE, ICL and corneal transplantation, with over two decades of experience and an established record treating international patients from Africa, the Gulf and beyond. A pioneer of LASIK and ICL in Mauritius.
→ Read Dr Suraj Munjal's full profile · Bookable through MediGoCare
MAKE AN APPOINTMENTRenowned refractive surgeons cited for reference:
Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev — Cataract & refractive surgeon; Chairman, Centre for Sight, Delhi. One of India's most widely recognised anterior-segment surgeons.
Dr Sanjay Chaudhary — Refractive & cataract surgeon; Founder, Eye7 Chaudhary Eye Centre, Delhi NCR. Credited with helping introduce Contoura Vision to India, with 35+ years in practice.
Dr Amar Agarwal — Refractive and cataract innovator; Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Chennai. An internationally recognised refractive-surgery faculty member and innovator.
Dr Niteen Dedhia — Refractive & cataract surgeon (LASIK); Ojas Eye Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr Rushad Shroff — Refractive & cataract surgeon; Shroff Eye Centre, Mumbai.
Dr Ajanta Chakravarty — LASIK & cataract surgeon; UK-trained (Moorfields / Bristol), noted for high-toric refractive work.
Cataract surgeons
The highest-volume eye procedure in the world, where the right surgeon pairs experience across premium IOLs (toric, multifocal, trifocal, EDOF) with FLACS where appropriate.
Renowned cataract surgeons cited for reference:
Dr Keiki R Mehta — Cataract & refractive pioneer; Mehta International Eye Institute, Mumbai. One of Indian ophthalmology's veteran figures.
Dr Cyres K Mehta — Cataract & refractive surgeon; Mehta International Eye Institute, Mumbai.
Dr Ramendra Bakshi — Cataract & cornea surgeon; Bakshi Eye Care, Delhi. Sankara Nethralaya cornea fellowship; 22+ years and a reported 5,000+ cataract surgeries.
Dr Jalpa Vashi — High-volume cataract surgeon, Ahmedabad; reported 15,000+ cataract surgeries.
→ See our cataract surgery in India guide for procedure, lens choices and costs.
Cornea & refractive specialists
Corneal transplantation — particularly the technically demanding lamellar techniques (DALK, DSEK, DMEK) — requires genuine sub-specialty expertise and an established eye-bank relationship.
⭐ Dr Suraj Munjal — MediGoCare Partner Surgeon
In addition to his refractive work (above), Dr Munjal performs the full range of corneal grafts — DSEK, DMEK, DALK and penetrating keratoplasty — for keratoconus, corneal scarring and dystrophies.
→ Read Dr Suraj Munjal's full profile · Bookable through MediGoCare
MAKE AN APPOINTMENTRenowned cornea surgeons cited for reference:
Dr Ramendra Bakshi — Cornea & cataract surgeon (Sankara Nethralaya cornea fellowship); Bakshi Eye Care, Delhi.
Dr Sanjiv Mohan — Cornea, cataract & refractive surgeon; UK-trained, international faculty.
→ See our cornea transplant in India guide for graft types, success rates and costs.
Glaucoma specialists
Glaucoma is a lifelong condition where subtle progression must be caught early — sub-specialty fellowship training matters more here than in almost any other area of ophthalmology.
⭐ Dr Shibal Bhartiya — MediGoCare Partner Surgeon
Glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology & ocular surface specialist · Clinical Director, Ophthalmology, Marengo Asia Hospitals · Gurugram
Fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and clinician-scientist with 90+ PubMed-indexed publications and a Mayo Clinic research collaboration. Offers the full range of glaucoma care including MIGS, plus independent glaucoma second opinions. Consults in English and French.
→ Read Dr Shibal Bhartiya's full profile · Bookable through MediGoCare
MAKE AN APPOINTMENTRenowned glaucoma surgeons cited for reference:
Dr Harsh Kumar — Senior glaucoma specialist; Centre for Sight, Delhi.
Vitreoretinal (retina) surgeons
For diabetic retinopathy, macular disease and retinal detachment — a dedicated retina unit and high vitrectomy volume are the markers to look for.
Renowned retina surgeons cited for reference:
Dr Lingam Gopal — Vitreoretinal surgeon (AMD, diabetic retinopathy); Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai / Mumbai. 30+ years in retinal surgery.
Dr S Natarajan — Vitreoretinal surgeon; Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai. Past leadership roles in the All India Ophthalmological Society.
Dr Sudipto Pakrasi — Comprehensive ophthalmology & retina; Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram.
→ See our diabetic retinopathy treatment in India guide.
Squint (strabismus) & oculoplasty
Renowned surgeons cited for reference:
Dr Viswanathan P — Squint, oculoplasty & refractive surgeon; Chennai. MRCS Edinburgh.
(MediGoCare partner surgeon Dr Suraj Munjal also performs squint/strabismus correction — see his profile above.)
More MediGoCare partner surgeons
The following surgeons are part of MediGoCare's partner network and are available for international patient consultations and treatments:
⭐ Dr Parul Maheshwari Sharma — MediGoCare Partner Surgeon
Cataract, Glaucoma & Refractive Surgeon · Principal Director & HOD, Ophthalmology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute · Gurugram
A senior ophthalmologist with over 25 years' experience. Internationally trained, she specialises in advanced cataract, glaucoma, refractive surgery, squint, keratoconus and paediatric eye care.
→ Read Dr Parul Maheshwari Sharma's full profile · Bookable through MediGoCare
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT⭐ Dr Saumya Saxena — MediGoCare Partner Surgeon
Cornea, Cataract, Refractive & Ocular Aesthetics Specialist · Consultant Ophthalmologist, The Sight Avenue · Delhi NCR
With more than 15,000 cataract surgeries and particular expertise in corneal transplantation (DALK, DSEK), laser vision correction (SMILE, LASIK, PRK) and oculoplasty, she delivers comprehensive anterior-segment and corneal care.
→ Read Dr Saumya Saxena's full profile · Bookable through MediGoCare
MAKE AN APPOINTMENTRenowned eye institutes in India
Some of India's most respected eye care is delivered by dedicated institutions rather than individual surgeons. These centres are cited editorially for reference; for a full comparison and the route to treatment, see our best eye hospitals in India guide.
L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad — India's leading research eye institute; a global reference centre for cornea and eye-banking. WHO Collaborating Centre.
Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai — Internationally recognised, particularly for retina and cornea; rated among the world's top ophthalmic institutions.
Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru — Strong in cornea, retina and paediatric ophthalmology, with India's only integrated ocular stem-cell and gene-therapy laboratories.
Aravind Eye Hospital, Tamil Nadu — World-renowned for high-volume, high-quality cataract surgery; the subject of Harvard Business School research.
AIIMS Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, New Delhi — India's premier government academic ophthalmology centre (cited for reference; a subsidised public institution rather than a private bookable centre).
How MediGoCare matches you to the right surgeon
Choosing the right surgeon from another country is genuinely difficult without specialist knowledge of who does what, where, and how well. That is the work MediGoCare does for you.
Send your eye reports, diagnosis or current prescription on WhatsApp (+91 90858 83067), and we'll recommend the right surgeon and centre for your specific case — matched to your condition, its complexity, your location preference and your budget, not to whoever we happen to feature. Where your case suits one of our partner surgeons, we'll arrange it directly. Where it's better served elsewhere, we'll tell you honestly.
You can also request a free quote or a callback. Most patients receive a surgeon recommendation and an all-inclusive quote within 24–48 hours.
→ Compare centres in our best eye hospitals in India guide
→ See all procedures and costs in our eye surgery cost in India guide
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best eye surgeon in India?
There is no single best — the right surgeon depends on your condition. The best surgeon for LASIK is rarely the best surgeon for a corneal transplant or complex glaucoma. This guide groups respected surgeons by sub-specialty so you can match the right expertise to your needs. Send your case to MediGoCare and we'll recommend specifically.
Can MediGoCare arrange treatment with any surgeon on this list?
We arrange consultations and treatment directly with our partner surgeons (clearly marked, with linked profiles). The other surgeons are cited editorially for reference and are not bookable through MediGoCare unless stated; if your case suits one of them, we'll advise on the best route. Where a partner surgeon or partner hospital is the better fit, we'll tell you honestly.
How do I choose the right eye surgeon for my condition?
Match the surgeon's sub-specialty to your condition (refractive, cataract, cornea, glaucoma or retina). Check fellowship training and procedure volume in your specific operation, confirm the hospital's accreditation, and ensure international-patient support is in place. MediGoCare does this matching for you based on your reports.
Are these surgeons' credentials verified?
The profiles of MediGoCare partner surgeons are verified before publication. Editorially cited names are compiled from public sources; because surgeons change affiliations over time, we recommend confirming current details independently. We update this guide periodically.
How do I get matched to a surgeon?
Send your eye reports, diagnosis or prescription on WhatsApp (+91 90858 83067). We review your case and recommend the right surgeon and centre, with an all-inclusive quote — usually within 24–48 hours, with no obligation.
This guide is provided for informational purposes. Surgeons cited editorially are included for reference based on public reputation; their inclusion does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by MediGoCare. Credentials are compiled from public sources and may change; verify current details independently. MediGoCare partner-surgeon profiles are verified prior to publication. This page does not constitute medical advice. Last updated: June 2026.
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