Dr. Suraj Munjal

Dr. Suraj Munjal is an ophthalmologist and the founder and Chairman and Managing Director of The Sight Avenue Eye Hospital, with centres in New Delhi and Gurugram. He has worked in eye care since 2009.

He completed his MBBS at Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, in 2002 and his MS in Ophthalmology at University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Delhi, in 2007.

His practice covers cataract surgery with multifocal and toric lenses, laser and lens-based vision correction (LASIK and ICL), cornea transplants, squint surgery and keratoconus treatment. He also trains ophthalmologists and organises free eye camps for underserved communities.

Areas of Medical Expertise

• Cataract surgery, including multifocal and toric intraocular lenses

• Robotic-assisted cataract surgery

• Refractive surgery (LASIK and ICL)

• Cornea transplant

• Keratoconus treatment, including INTACS corneal rings

• Squint surgery

Education & Qualifications

• MBBS, Pt. B. D. Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak (2002)

• MS (Ophthalmology), University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Delhi (2007)

Professional Experience

• Founder and CMD, The Sight Avenue Eye Hospital, New Delhi and Gurugram (current)

• Registered with the medical councils of Mauritius and Nigeria to perform surgery

• Scientific adviser and speaker for ophthalmic companies including Alcon, Bausch & Lomb and Abbott

Clinical Focus

He treats patients who need cataract removal or want to reduce their dependence on glasses, choosing between laser correction (LASIK) and implantable contact lenses (ICL) based on the eye's shape and health. He also manages corneal disease, including cornea transplants and ring implants for keratoconus.

Recognition

• Best Paper Award, All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) Conference, 2008, for work on squint surgery