Best Eye Doctors in India | Ophthalmology Specialists

Looking for an eye doctor, eye specialist or eye number doctor? An ophthalmologist is the medical term for an eye doctor who diagnoses and treats all conditions of the eyes, including weak eyesight, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal problems, dry eyes and diabetic eye disease. Many patients also see an eye doctor for LASIK surgery to remove spectacles. In India, a qualified eye doctor holds MBBS followed by MS (Ophthalmology) or DNB. For cataract surgery, look for an eye specialist experienced in phacoemulsification. For retinal conditions like diabetic retinopathy, seek a vitreoretinal specialist. For removing glasses via LASIK, choose an eye hospital with modern laser equipment.

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Dr. Ajanta Sinha

Ophthalmology

Kolkata Apollo Clinic

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Dr. Ajay Prakash

Ophthalmology

Lucknow Vinayak Netralaya

Bangalore Spasht Eye Clinic

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Dr. Astha Agarwal

Ophthalmology

Lucknow The Eye Care Clinic

Mumbai Crystal Clear Eye Clinic

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Dr. Kiran

Ophthalmology

Hyderabad Dr Kiran's Eye Hospital

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Dr. Lahane

Ophthalmology

Mumbai Raghunath Netralaya

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Dr. Lav Kochgaway

Ophthalmology

Kolkata Netralayam - The Superspeciality Eye Care Centre

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Dr. Madhumita

Ophthalmology

Lucknow Dr Madhumita Eye Care

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Dr. Mallika Goyal

Ophthalmology

Hyderabad Apollo Hospitals

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Dr. N S D Raju

Ophthalmology

Kochi N S D Raju's Eye Hospital and Research Centre

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Dr. Nitesh Bansal

Ophthalmology

CataractLASIK / Refractive

Hyderabad Dr P Siva Reddy Eye Hospital

Lucknow SwarnJyoti Eye Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an eye doctor, optometrist and optician?

An eye doctor (ophthalmologist) is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats all eye conditions, performs surgery and prescribes medication. An optometrist tests vision and gives prescriptions for glasses but does not perform surgery. An optician makes glasses based on a prescription. For eye disease, cataracts, glaucoma or retinal problems, always see a qualified eye doctor.

What qualifications should an eye doctor in India have?

A qualified eye doctor in India holds MBBS followed by MS (Ophthalmology) or DNB. For retinal conditions like diabetic eye disease, look for a vitreoretinal specialist. For cataract surgery, choose an eye doctor with a high number of successful surgeries. For LASIK (removing glasses), choose an eye specialist who uses modern laser equipment.

How many ophthalmology specialists are listed on Medosist?

Medosist currently lists 35 ophthalmology specialists across India. All profiles include qualifications, hospital affiliation and years of experience. Use the city filter to find specialists near you.