Doctors

The super-speciality hospital consists of a team of highly skilled and experienced surgeons, assistants and support staff.

Dr. Ashok C. Shroff started his practice in 1961.

He has been at the forefront in the field of ophthalmology and has been responsible for introducing many surgical techniques and modern technology in India. He has been the guiding force behind the hospital. In recognition of his achievements and contributions towards modern ophthalmology, he was honoured with the Padma Shree in 1990.

After M.S. in Ophthalmology worked at the Moorfields Eye Hospital  and the Institute of Ophthalmology, London. Since then the Shroff Eye Clinic has been associated with the latest instrumentation and technology in the field of ophthalmology first in the country to do modern retinal surgeries in 1962 with the use of implants, cryosurgery for retinal detachment and cataract [1968], fundus fluorescein angiography [1970], Xenon arc photocoagulation, the precursor of the argon laser [1973], microscopic cataract surgery [1975], vitrectomy [1978], Argon laser, Krypton laser, phacoemulsification and A scan sonography [1983]. The Shroff Eye Clinic contributes significantly to the development of new techniques.

Dr. Rahul Ashok Shroff

MS, F M R F (Fellow of the Medical Research Foundation) 1997
Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai

A Fellow in Vitreo-retinal Surgery at the Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. His Fellowship included training in various vitreo-retinal services including Fundus Fluorescein Angiography, Photocoagulation, Ultrasonography, Electrodiagnostic work-up, Uveitis and Vitreo-retinal Surgery.

A Vitreo-retinal Surgeon, his area of expertise lies in the management of retinal disorders such as retinal detachments, diabetic retinal involvement (diabetic retinopathy), age-related macular disorders [AMD], retinal vascular disorders and vitreous surgery. His expertise stems from training he received at the renowed Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.

He has worked in the Duke University Eye Center, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina and also trained under Dr. Matthew A. Thomas MD, Barnes Retina Institute , Washington University, St. Louis, USA.

He is also attached to S L Raheja Hospital and All India Institute of Diabetes, Mahim, Mumbai as Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist since November 1997.

His memberships include:
The All India Ophthalmologic Society (AIOS)
The Vitreo-retinal Society of India
The Bombay Ophthalmological Association
The Maharashtra Ophthalmologic Society
The Indian Medical Association
The Association of Medical Consultants
The Delhi Ophthalmic Society

He has been the Guest Editor - Macular Degeneration - of the Special Issue of the Bombay Hospital Journal, July 2002

Dr. Anand Ashok Shroff, MS

Is a pioneer in wavefront-guided LASIK laser vision correction. Trained in England, his area of specialization extends to the management of cataract, glaucoma and corneal disorders. He has been practicing as an Anterior segment consulting surgeon since 1996

He runs the Glaucoma Clinic for screening for glaucoma high-risk population, medical and surgical treatment and follow-up including routine gonioscopy, Humphrey visual field analysis - SITA & SWAP, optic nerve imaging and tonometry. Perform argon laser trabeculoplasty, laser iridotomy, diode laser trans-scleral cyclophotocoagulation, phacotrabeculectomies, filtering surgeries with the use of anti-metabolites & seton implants.

He performs Cataract surgery by phacoemulsification with foldable/multifocal IOL implantation, even under topical anaesthesia. His experience includes high vacuum karate chop, stop and chop, small pupil and other complicated/difficult cases.

He has worked as a LASIK specialist since March 1997. He has performed refractive correction of vision using the Wavelight Allegretto Excimer laser and the Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217 Zyoptix wavefront guided LASIK system. He has been the Pioneer of wavefront guided LASIK and hyperopic/aphakic LASIK in the country and has performed over 5000 surgeries in 6 years for moderate to high degrees of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.

He is proficient in YAG laser iridotomies, capsulotomy and vitreolysis procedures. Perform argon laser photocoagulation for surface lesions, trichiasis, pterygium and panretinal photocoagulation.

He also performs partial coherence interferometry [IOL Master], A & B scan, Computerised topography, Strabismus surgeries, lacrimal and lid surgeries.

Other specialties include: Corneal diseases and keratoplasty, astigmatic keratotomy He is also the Management Representative for ISO 9002 for Shroff Eye Clinic; Quality Control in-charge for Anterior Segment services and the Research Program Director, Vision Research Centre

He has been associated with the Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences as an Associate Honorary Consulting Surgeon & Glaucoma Specialist 1997 -2003
He has worked in Glaucoma and Anterior Segment at the Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, 1998 and with Dr. Robert Ritch from The Glaucoma Associates of New York.

His memberships include:
The All India Ophthalmologic Society [AIOS]
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery [ASCRS]
The Bombay Ophthalmological Association [BOA]
The Maharashtra Ophthalmologic Society [MOS]
The Delhi Ophthalmologic Society [DOS]
The Glaucoma Society, India, [GSI]
The Association of Medical Consultants [AMC]
The Indian Hospital Association [IHA]
The Indian Medical Association [IMA]
The Bandra-Khar Medical Association

He has been the Guest Editor for the Bombay Hospital Journal, April 2001. Special Issue on Refractive Surgery

Published the clinical results of LASIK for low, moderate and high myopia with the Technolas 217c Excimer laser.
Bombay Hospital Journal, Vol. 43, No.2 2001 pg. 238

Wavefront-guided LASIK overview. Bombay Hospital Journal, Vol. 43, No.2 2001 pg. 241

Patient satisfaction after LASIK. Bombay Hospital Journal, Vol. 43, No.2 2001 pg. 24

Dr. Vishal Shah

DNB - Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
Fellow – Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
Fellow – L.V.Prasad Eye institute, Hyderabad

Specialist in Cornea and External Eye Diseases
Cataract, Cornea, Anterior Segment & Refractive eye surgeon

His area of specialization is in Cornea and external eye diseases. Has vast experience in treating diseases of the ocular adnexa including Ocular Surface Disorders - Amniotic and Stem Cell Transplantations, Diseases of the Cornea and Anterior Segment .His surgical expertise includes Penetrating and Lamellar Corneal Transplants - DALK, DSAEK, Ocular Trauma, Infections and LASER Refractive surgeries.

His post graduate training was at the world renowned Institution and Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya in Chennai which included training in all fields of ophthalmology namely, cataract, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplasty, neurophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, retina and uveitis. He has also done a Fellowship in Cataract Microsurgery (Phacoemulsification and small incision cataract surgery) at Sankara Nethralaya.