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Dr. Shilpa Viswanath

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath

Ophthalmologist ·
, Delhi, India

3 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Malayalam

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Specialises in:

Diabetic RetinopathyRetinal DetachmentVitreous HemorrhageUveitisRetinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

About Dr. Shilpa Viswanath

  • Dr. Shilpa Viswanath is a highly trained Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Specialist with expertise in the medical and surgical management of complex retinal diseases and inflammatory eye disorders.
  • She serves as a Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Uveitis at Eye7 Eye Hospitals.
  • She has completed advanced ophthalmic training from premier institutes including AIIMS New Delhi, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and PGIMER Chandigarh.
  • Her clinical expertise includes vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, uveitis, and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
  • Dr. Viswanath has actively contributed to ophthalmic research through numerous peer-reviewed publications, national and international presentations, and scientific innovations in vitreoretinal surgery.
  • She is a member of several prestigious national and international ophthalmology societies and has received multiple awards for her academic and clinical contributions.

Conditions treated by Dr. Shilpa Viswanath

  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Vitreous Hemorrhage
  • Uveitis
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
  • Macular Disorders
  • Retinal Vascular Diseases
  • Acute Retinal Necrosis
  • Tubercular Retinitis
  • Granulomatous Panuveitis
  • Choroidal Disorders
  • Coats' Disease
  • Traumatic Retinal Conditions
  • Subretinal Foreign Bodies
  • Retinal Tears and Holes
  • Epiretinal Membrane

Area of Interest

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Medical Retina
  • Uveitis
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Retinal Vascular Disorders
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity
  • Ocular Inflammation

Qualification

  • Dr. Shilpa Viswanath completed her MBBS from AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
  • She earned her MD in Ophthalmology from AIIMS New Delhi.
  • She successfully obtained her DNB in Ophthalmology.
  • She completed her MCh in Vitreoretinal Surgery from PGIMER Chandigarh.

Work Experiences

  • She worked as a Senior Resident from January 2022 to May 2022.
  • She completed her MCh Vitreoretinal Surgery training at PGIMER Chandigarh from 2022 to 2025.

Memberships (6)

  • Lifetime Member of All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
  • Lifetime Member of The Young Ophthalmologists Society of India (YOSI)
  • Lifetime Member of Indian ROP Society
  • Lifetime Member of Uveitis Society of India
  • Member of Vitreoretinal Society of India (VRSI)
  • Member of European Society of Retina Specialists

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Procedures Performed

Vitrectomy

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FAQ's Related to Ophthalmologist

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who can diagnose diseases, prescribe medications, and perform surgeries. An optometrist provides vision testing and prescribes glasses or contact lenses, while an optician helps fit and dispense corrective eyewear.

Yes, ophthalmologists evaluate patients for vision correction options such as LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and implantable contact lenses (ICL).

A comprehensive eye exam may include visual acuity testing, refraction, intraocular pressure measurement, slit-lamp examination, retinal evaluation, and other specialized diagnostic tests.

You should seek immediate evaluation if you experience sudden vision loss, flashes, floaters, distortion of vision, or symptoms suggestive of retinal disease.

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