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Best Ophthalmologists in India

India has no single register of ophthalmologists that patients can browse by city, so this guide collects the listings we have for 100 large cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru and more - and links to a dedicated page for each state and city.

Start with the full list of 100 providers below, or jump to your state or city using the links further down. Each city page explains how to check qualifications and registration, what a first visit involves and what local healthcare capacity looks like.

India · 100 cities 100 standard listings listed

Ophthalmologists by state

Open a state for every listing and city in it.

A
Andhra Pradesh
5 cities · 5 listings
A
Assam
1 city · 1 listing
B
Bihar
1 city · 1 listing
C
Chandigarh
1 city · 1 listing
C
Chhattisgarh
2 cities · 2 listings
D
Delhi
1 city · 1 listing
G
Gujarat
6 cities · 6 listings
H
Haryana
2 cities · 2 listings
J
Jammu & Kashmir
2 cities · 2 listings
J
Jharkhand
3 cities · 3 listings
K
Karnataka
5 cities · 5 listings
K
Kerala
7 cities · 7 listings
M
Madhya Pradesh
5 cities · 5 listings
M
Maharashtra
19 cities · 19 listings
O
Odisha
2 cities · 2 listings
P
Puducherry
1 city · 1 listing
P
Punjab
3 cities · 3 listings
R
Rajasthan
5 cities · 5 listings
T
Tamil Nadu
7 cities · 7 listings
T
Telangana
2 cities · 2 listings
U
Uttar Pradesh
15 cities · 15 listings
U
Uttarakhand
1 city · 1 listing
W
West Bengal
4 cities · 4 listings

Ophthalmologists in India's largest cities

D
Delhi
34.7 million · 1 listing
M
Mumbai
22.1 million · 1 listing
K
Kolkata
15.8 million · 1 listing
B
Bengaluru
14.4 million · 1 listing
C
Chennai
12.3 million · 1 listing
H
Hyderabad
11.3 million · 1 listing
A
Ahmedabad
9.1 million · 1 listing
S
Surat
8.6 million · 1 listing
P
Pune
7.5 million · 1 listing
J
Jaipur
4.4 million · 1 listing
K
Kozhikode
4.4 million · 1 listing
M
Malappuram
4.3 million · 1 listing

Ophthalmologists in India at a glance

Quick facts for the cities in this directory. Hospital, bed and doctor figures are estimates scaled from state and national data, because no public source counts them city by city.

Cities with a page100The 100 largest cities in this directory
Combined population of these cities (2025 est.)290.5 million (2,905 lakh)UN WPP 2024 / Census 2011 scaled
Estimated hospital beds in these cities~5,20,000State beds per 1,000 x city population
Estimated ICU beds~26,000ICU assumed at 5% of beds
Estimated hospitals (public + private)~14,000~4,600 public, ~9,100 private
Estimated practising doctors, all systems~3,60,000National ratio of 1 per 811 people
Estimated nurses and midwives~6,50,000National ratio of 2.23 per 1,000
National benchmarks1.39 beds per 1,000; 1 doctor per 811WHO bed benchmark: 3 per 1,000
Infant mortality (India, 2024)24 per 1,000 live birthsSRS Bulletin 2024
Life expectancy (India, 2023)about 72 yearsModelled estimate

Taken together, the 100 cities in this directory have an estimated 290.5 million residents (about 2,905 lakh) in 2025. The largest are Delhi (34.7 million), Mumbai (22.1 million) and Kolkata (15.8 million), followed by 97 smaller cities. Population figures come from the UN's 2024 urban-area estimates for the biggest cities and from scaled Census 2011 data for the rest.

Applying state-level hospital-bed ratios to these populations gives about 5,20,000 hospital beds, including some 26,000 ICU beds, in an estimated 14,000 hospitals (roughly 4,600 public and 9,100 private). Across India the average is about 1.39 beds per 1,000 people, well under the WHO's often-quoted benchmark of 3.

On the national ratio of one practising doctor per 811 people, these cities would have about 3,60,000 doctors and 6,50,000 nurses and midwives across all systems of medicine. A ophthalmologist is one of many specialities within that total. Specialist head-counts are not published city by city, so these figures show scale, not how many ophthalmologists practise in India.

India has national infant mortality of 24 per 1,000 live births (2024) and life expectancy of about 72 years. This page lists 100 ophthalmologists across these cities, and every city and state below has its own page with maps, qualifications to check and answers to common questions.

General information compiled from public sources (MoHFW, SRS 2024, CDDEP / One Health Trust, UN WPP 2024, Census 2011); estimates, not official counts, and not medical advice.

What ophthalmologists treat

  • Cataract
  • Glaucoma
  • Refractive errors and spectacle power
  • Diabetic eye disease
  • Retinal problems
  • Squint and lazy eye in children

When to see a ophthalmologist

  • Blurred or reduced vision
  • Eye pain, redness or watering that does not settle
  • Seeing floaters or flashes of light
  • Frequent headaches with eye strain
  • A child who squints, sits close to the TV or complains of poor vision
Emergency: Sudden loss of vision, a chemical splash, a blow to the eye or severe eye pain needs emergency care straight away. India's free ambulance number is 108.

How to choose a ophthalmologist

  1. Check the qualification: MBBS with MS (Ophthalmology), DO or DNB.
  2. Verify registration with the NMC / State Medical Council register and note the registration number.
  3. Ask what the consultation includes and whether tests, follow-ups and procedures are charged separately.
  4. Look for clear, itemised communication about costs; avoid anyone who guarantees a cure.
  5. Check practical details: location, clinic hours, appointment system, and whether emergency back-up exists if something goes wrong.
Optometrists and opticians test vision and fit glasses; ophthalmologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat eye disease and perform surgery.

Frequently asked questions: Ophthalmologists in India

Which cities have listed ophthalmologists?

We hold ophthalmologists listings for 100 Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Surat and others. Each city has its own page with contact details and local information.

How many ophthalmologists are listed in India?

This page shows 100 listed providers across 100 cities. It is a starting point rather than a complete register, so use the qualification and registration checks on each city page before booking.

Who is the best ophthalmologist in India?

There is no single best doctor for everyone: the right choice depends on your condition, budget and city. Shortlist two or three ophthalmologists, check their qualification and registration with the NMC / State Medical Council register, and compare facilities and communication. Sharp Sight Eye Hospital (Delhi) is the first listing on this page - confirm details by phone.

Is cataract surgery safe and quick?

Modern cataract surgery is a short day-care procedure, commonly done under local anaesthesia, with most people going home the same day. Your surgeon will explain lens options and aftercare. Choose a centre with a good record in sterile technique.

Can I get LASIK in India?

LASIK suitability depends on your eye power, corneal thickness and overall eye health, which only a detailed assessment can show. Ask for a full evaluation and discuss risks and alternatives before deciding.

I am a ophthalmologist in India - how do I get listed?

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