Best Ophthalmologists for Glaucoma in Hyderabad, India

This page lists 12 glaucoma doctors in Hyderabad, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 12 glaucoma doctors in Hyderabad, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Glaucoma doctors in Hyderabad, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

About the Condition

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions in which damage to the optic nerve — most commonly driven by elevated intraocular pressure — leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss if left undetected or untreated. It is one of the leading causes of permanent blindness worldwide, yet many people have no noticeable symptoms in the early stages, making routine screening particularly important for those at elevated risk. Risk factors include raised intraocular pressure, a family history of glaucoma, age over 60, African or Hispanic heritage, thin corneas, high myopia, diabetes, and long-term corticosteroid use. A thorough evaluation — combining personal and family medical history with targeted clinical investigations — is essential to determine the type, severity, and most appropriate management pathway for each individual.

Individual assessmentEvery case is different
Complete evaluationUnderstand the condition first
Specialist reviewChoose the right approach
Medical assessment helps clarify severity and identify appropriate options.

Treatment options for Glaucoma

Care may include lifestyle changes, medical treatment, specialist review or a procedure, depending on the diagnosis, associated conditions and individual goals. The options below are associated with this condition in the GAF Healthcare directory.

Glaucoma Surgery

Glaucoma surgery refers to a group of procedures designed to lower elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) that damages the optic nerve and causes irreversible vision loss.

Why it may be consideredIt is recommended when eye drops, oral medications, or laser therapy fail to control pressure adequately. The choice of technique depends on the type and severity of glaucoma, prior treatments, and overall eye health.

Key distinction: Gold Standard

Laser Glaucoma Procedures

Laser Glaucoma Procedures use focused laser energy to improve the drainage of intraocular fluid or reduce its production, thereby lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) and slowing optic nerve damage.

Why it may be consideredThese outpatient procedures are commonly used for open-angle glaucoma, narrow-angle glaucoma, and advanced or refractory glaucoma cases. They are often performed when medications alone are insufficient or as an early alternative to long-term drop therapy.

Key distinction: Most Popular

How is Glaucoma treated?

Care usually follows several stages, from assessment through treatment and follow-up.

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Assessment

Review medical history, BMI and overall health.

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Lifestyle & medical treatment

Diet, physical activity, behavioural support and medicines when appropriate.

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Specialist evaluation

Assess whether additional treatment may be appropriate.

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Treatment selection

Non-surgical or surgical options based on individual circumstances.

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Treatment & recovery

Follow the selected treatment plan and recovery guidance.

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Long-term follow-up

Monitor weight, health and response to treatment.

Glaucoma doctors

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Dr. Aashish K Bansal

MS (Ophthalmology), FRBS, Cornea Fellowship, Cornea Fellowship, Refractive Surgery Fellowship
Head of Department, Ophthalmology, Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills · Specialty: Ophthalmologist & Corneal Surgeon
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India21+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 21+ years of experience in Ophthalmologist & Corneal Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Head of Department, Ophthalmology, at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
  • Long-standing affiliation with Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, one of India's leading multi-specialty tertiary care campuses.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Cataract Surgery (Standard, Complex, and Pediatric)
  • Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
  • Premium IOL Implantation
  • Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty)
  • LASIK Eye Surgery
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Ophthalmologist & Corneal Surgeon Experience: 21+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Ajit Babu Majji

MBBS, MD Ophthalmology, FRCS, Vitreo-Retinal Surgery Fellowship
Lead Consultant, Vitreo-Retinal Services, Ophthalmology · Specialty: Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon & Ophthalmologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India37+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 37+ years of experience in Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon & Ophthalmologist
  • Currently serving as Lead Consultant, Vitreo-Retinal Services at Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad.
  • Served as Medical Director and Head of Retina Vitreous Services at Centre for Sight, Hyderabad, for over a decade.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Vitrectomy (Pars Plana Vitrectomy)
  • Retinal Detachment Surgery
  • Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injections
  • Macular Hole Surgery
  • Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
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Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon & Ophthalmologist Experience: 37+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Annam Sridhar

MBBS, MS, MD
Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology · Specialty: Ophthalmologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India28+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 28+ years of experience in Ophthalmologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
  • Long-standing career at Apollo Hospitals spanning the majority of his 28+ years in clinical practice.
Expertise & Procedures
  • LASIK Eye Surgery
  • SMILE Eye Surgery
  • ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) Surgery
  • Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
  • Premium IOL Cataract Surgery
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Ophthalmologist Experience: 28+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Bhanu Prakash M

MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), Fellowship in Cornea, FICO, FAICO (Refractive Surgery), FRCS
Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology · Specialty: Ophthalmologist & Cornea Specialist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India17+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 17+ years of experience in Ophthalmologist & Cornea Specialist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology at Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad.
  • Previously practiced as Consultant Ophthalmologist at Maxivision Eye Hospital, Madhapur and Kukatpally, Hyderabad.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)
  • LASIK Eye Surgery
  • SMILE Eye Surgery
  • ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) Implantation
  • Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty)
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Ophthalmologist & Cornea Specialist Experience: 17+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Indumathy T Ramachandran

MBBS, DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology), DNB (Ophthalmology), FICO (Fellow, International Council of Ophthalmology)
Consultant Eye Surgeon, Ophthalmology · Specialty: Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India26+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 26+ years of experience in Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon
  • Consultant Eye Surgeon, Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — 2010 to present
  • Consultant Eye Surgeon, Sankara Eye Foundation, Coimbatore — 2008 to 2009
Expertise & Procedures
  • Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
  • Complex Cataract Surgery
  • Paediatric Cataract Surgery
  • Premium IOL Implantation
  • Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty)
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Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon Experience: 26+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. K Sreekumar Reddy

MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), Fellowship — Vitreoretinal Surgery
Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology · Specialty: Ophthalmologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India26+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 26+ years of experience in Ophthalmologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
  • Completed a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad — a globally recognised centre of excellence in eye care.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
  • Complex Cataract Surgery
  • Premium IOL Implantation
  • Paediatric Cataract Surgery
  • Vitrectomy
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Ophthalmologist Experience: 26+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Rajesh Fogla

MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), FRCS, FRCOphth, FACS, MMed
Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology · Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery)
Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in Ophthalmologist (Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery)
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
  • Has practised comprehensive and surgical ophthalmology at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, across more than 25 years of continuous clinical work.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
  • Complex Cataract Surgery
  • Premium IOL Implantation
  • Paediatric Cataract Surgery
  • LASIK Eye Surgery
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Ophthalmologist (Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery) Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Health City, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. S.A. Hussain Naqvi

Fellowship in Glaucoma, MS (Ophthalmology), MBBS
Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology · Specialty: Ophthalmologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda Hyderabad, India24+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 24+ years of experience in Ophthalmologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad.
  • Also affiliated with Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Secunderabad Branch, and Kishore Chand Chordia Eye Hospital, Hyderabad.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Pediatric Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Laser Glaucoma Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
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Ophthalmologist Experience: 24+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SomajigudaHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. S. Nikitha

Fellowship in Medical Retina, Fellowship in Phacoemulsification, MS Ophthalmology, MBBS, BLS & ALS Certification
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmology · Specialty: Ophthalmologist & Medical Retina Specialist
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India6+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 6+ years of experience in Ophthalmologist & Medical Retina Specialist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Ophthalmologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, one of Telangana's leading multi-specialty hospital groups.
  • Practiced as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at SmartVision Eye Hospital, West Marredpally, Hyderabad, providing specialised retina and cataract care.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
  • Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injections
  • Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
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Ophthalmologist & Medical Retina Specialist Experience: 6+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. Sariki Veda Sai Maheswari

FCRS (Fellow of the College of Refractive Surgery), Phaco & Refractive Fellowship, MS (Ophthalmology), Internship, MBBS
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract Phaco & LASIK Surgeon · Specialty: Ophthalmologist & Refractive Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India2+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 2+ years of experience in Ophthalmologist & Refractive Surgeon
  • Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract Phaco & LASIK Surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad (current role).
  • Completed a Phaco and Refractive Fellowship at M. M. Joshi Eye Institute, Hubli, Karnataka (March 2025 – May 2025), focusing on advanced phacoemulsification and corneal refractive procedures.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)
  • LASIK Eye Surgery
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Laser Glaucoma Procedures (SLT/YAG)
  • Vitrectomy
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Ophthalmologist & Refractive Surgeon Experience: 2+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH

Hospitals where these doctors practise

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India
Starting from$700

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills

Est. 1988
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
OphthalmologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
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Doctors here
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44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Aashish K BansalDr. Annam SridharDr. Indumathy T Ramachandran
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for glaucoma treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

Internationally accredited hospitals

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Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

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How this directory is built

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Common questions

FAQs about Glaucoma in Hyderabad, India

What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma refers to a group of conditions characterised by optic nerve damage that is typically associated with raised intraocular pressure, resulting in gradual loss of peripheral vision and, if untreated, potential blindness. The two most common forms are primary open-angle glaucoma, which progresses slowly and silently, and angle-closure glaucoma, which can present as a sudden, painful emergency.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Glaucoma?
In its most prevalent form — primary open-angle glaucoma — the condition causes no pain and vision loss begins at the periphery, often going unnoticed until significant damage has occurred; acute angle-closure glaucoma, by contrast, can produce sudden eye pain, headache, nausea, halos around lights, and blurred vision requiring urgent attention. Additional warning signs across glaucoma types may include gradual tunnel vision, difficulty adjusting to low light, and frequent changes in glasses prescription. Experiencing any of these signs warrants prompt evaluation by a specialist, but symptoms alone are not sufficient to establish a diagnosis or determine the type and severity of the condition.
How is Glaucoma diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically involves a combination of tonometry to measure intraocular pressure, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, optic disc assessment (often graded for cup-to-disc ratio), gonioscopy to examine the drainage angle, and visual field testing to map peripheral vision loss. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the retinal nerve fibre layer is now widely used to detect structural damage — sometimes before functional loss is measurable — and to monitor progression over time. Because no single reading is definitive, clinicians consider the full picture of findings, baseline measurements, and rate of change before arriving at a diagnosis and staging the condition's severity.
How is Glaucoma treated?
The appropriate treatment pathway depends on the type of glaucoma, the level of intraocular pressure, the degree of optic nerve damage, and how quickly the condition appears to be progressing — all of which must be assessed individually by a qualified ophthalmologist. Management ranges from medicated eye drops and monitoring alone in early or stable disease, through to laser-based procedures and incisional surgery for cases where pressure cannot be adequately controlled or vision loss continues to advance. No treatment can restore vision that has already been lost, so the primary goal across all approaches is to preserve remaining sight by slowing or halting further optic nerve damage.
Can Glaucoma be treated without surgery?
For many patients — particularly those with early-stage or moderate open-angle glaucoma — first-line management is non-surgical: prescription eye drops (such as prostaglandin analogues, beta-blockers, or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors) work by reducing intraocular pressure, and regular monitoring with visual field tests and OCT scans tracks whether the condition is stable. Lifestyle measures such as avoiding activities that transiently spike eye pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing systemic conditions like diabetes and hypertension play a supportive but secondary role. Whether drops alone are sufficient, or whether a laser or surgical procedure is needed, depends on individual response, tolerability, and disease progression — a decision made in consultation with the treating specialist.
When is Glaucoma Surgery considered for Glaucoma?
Glaucoma Surgery may be considered when conservative or medical options have not achieved enough improvement, or when the severity of the condition warrants it. The decision depends on clinical assessment, expected benefits and individual risks.
Which doctor treats Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is diagnosed and managed by an ophthalmologist — a medical doctor specialising in eye disease — and for complex or advanced cases, by a glaucoma subspecialist with dedicated training in medical and surgical glaucoma management. Laser procedures and surgery are performed by ophthalmologists with specific expertise in glaucoma interventions.
How do I choose a doctor for Glaucoma?
When selecting a provider, it is worth comparing the ophthalmologist's specific experience with your type of glaucoma, their access to up-to-date diagnostic equipment (including OCT and visual field analysis), the availability of both laser and surgical options within the same centre, and the structure of long-term follow-up care, since glaucoma requires lifelong monitoring regardless of the treatment approach chosen.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a medical summary, investigation and imaging or biopsy reports where relevant, a current medication list, previous diagnoses and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translation where needed.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team helps review initial medical information, connect you with suitable doctors and hospitals, explain next steps and indicative estimates, and organise a treatment plan before travel.