Best Ophthalmologists for Retinal Detachment in Hyderabad, India

This page lists 9 retinal detachment 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 9 retinal detachment doctors in Hyderabad, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment?

Retinal detachment occurs when the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye separates from the underlying tissue that supports and nourishes it, disrupting vision in a way that can become permanent if not treated promptly. It is considered an ophthalmic emergency because the longer the retina remains detached — particularly when the central area (macula) is involved — the greater the risk of irreversible vision loss. Risk factors include high myopia (short-sightedness), previous eye surgery such as cataract removal, eye trauma, a family history of retinal detachment, and certain conditions such as diabetic retinopathy or lattice degeneration. A thorough assessment of personal medical and ocular history, combined with specialist examination and imaging, is essential to determine the extent of detachment and guide appropriate management.

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 Retinal Detachment

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.

Retinal Detachment Surgery

Retinal detachment surgery is an emergency or urgent ophthalmic procedure performed to reattach a separated retina and prevent permanent vision loss.

Why it may be consideredThe choice of technique depends on the type, size, and location of the detachment, and aims to seal retinal tears while restoring normal retinal position and function. Prompt surgery significantly improves the chances of preserving or restoring useful vision.

Key distinction: Minimally Invasive

Vitrectomy

Vitrectomy is a microsurgical procedure in which the vitreous gel inside the eye is removed to access and repair the retina, most commonly for retinal detachment, but also for macular holes, diabetic vitreous hemorrhage, and severe eye trauma.

Why it may be consideredIt allows the surgeon to relieve traction on the retina, remove blood or scar tissue, and reposition or seal the retina using gas, silicone oil, or laser. The goal is to restore or preserve vision and prevent permanent retinal damage.

Key distinction: Traditional Technique

How is Retinal Detachment 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.

2

Lifestyle & medical treatment

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

3

Specialist evaluation

Assess whether additional treatment may be appropriate.

4

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.

Retinal Detachment 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. 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
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Dr. Shikha Fogla

MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), Fellowship in Anterior Segment & Glaucoma
Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology · Specialty: Ophthalmologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in Ophthalmologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
  • Has held positions at several prestigious eye care institutions across India, including an affiliation with Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai — one of India's foremost eye hospitals.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
  • Complex Cataract Surgery
  • Pediatric Cataract Surgery
  • LASIK Eye Surgery
View all procedures →
Ophthalmologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH

Hospitals where these doctors practise

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India
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Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills

Est. 1988
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Dr. Aashish K BansalDr. Annam SridharDr. Indumathy T Ramachandran
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Why consider treatment in India?

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More affordable estimates

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

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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 Retinal Detachment in Hyderabad, India

What is Retinal Detachment?
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition in which the retina — the thin layer of tissue lining the inside of the eye that converts light into visual signals — pulls away from its normal position at the back of the eye, impairing or threatening the loss of vision in the affected eye.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Retinal Detachment?
Common warning signs include a sudden increase in floaters (small spots or threads drifting across the visual field), flashes of light (photopsia), and the appearance of a dark shadow, curtain, or veil spreading across part of the vision. If the macula becomes involved, central vision can deteriorate rapidly. It is important to note that experiencing these symptoms does not confirm a diagnosis of retinal detachment, as other conditions can produce similar presentations, and a definitive assessment requires examination by a qualified specialist.
How is Retinal Detachment diagnosed?
Diagnosis is established by a retinal specialist or ophthalmologist through a dilated fundus examination, which allows direct visualisation of the retina and identification of any tears, holes, or areas of detachment. B-scan ocular ultrasound is used when the view of the retina is obscured by vitreous haemorrhage or other media opacities, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) may be used to assess macular status. The clinical findings guide classification — for example, whether the detachment is rhegmatogenous (caused by a retinal break), tractional, or exudative — which directly determines the most appropriate treatment approach for each individual.
How is Retinal Detachment treated?
Treatment depends on the type, location, and extent of the detachment as well as the involvement of the macula, and is determined by a retinal specialist following detailed clinical assessment. For retinal breaks or tears identified before full detachment has occurred, laser photocoagulation or cryotherapy (freeze treatment) applied in-office may be sufficient to seal the break and prevent progression. When detachment is established, procedural interventions are typically required; commonly performed procedures include pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckling, and pars plana vitrectomy, and the choice between them depends on the individual's clinical profile.
Can Retinal Detachment be treated without surgery?
For small, localised retinal tears or holes that have not yet progressed to detachment, laser photocoagulation or cryotherapy performed in a clinical setting can be effective non-surgical alternatives that create a barrier around the break to prevent fluid from lifting the retina further. However, once a true retinal detachment has developed, there is generally no effective non-surgical or observation-only pathway — prompt procedural intervention is required to restore and preserve vision, and delay significantly worsens the prognosis. A qualified retinal specialist will determine whether early-stage management is appropriate or whether surgery is necessary based on each individual's findings.
When is Retinal Detachment Surgery considered for Retinal Detachment?
Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment?
Retinal detachment is evaluated and managed by a retinal specialist (a vitreoretinal surgeon or ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in diseases of the retina and vitreous). In complex cases involving systemic conditions such as diabetes, coordinated care with an endocrinologist or other relevant specialist may also be part of the overall management plan.
How do I choose a doctor for Retinal Detachment?
When selecting a specialist for retinal detachment, it is advisable to look for a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon with documented experience in the specific procedure being considered (such as vitrectomy or scleral buckling), affiliation with a facility equipped with advanced retinal imaging and a dedicated surgical suite, and a clear plan for post-operative monitoring — as outcomes depend not only on the procedure itself but on structured follow-up care.
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.