20+ years of expertise | 55,000+ refractive surgeries | 22,000+ crosslinking procedures
Delivering safe, precise, and highly personalized vision correction using advanced laser technologies.
Chair of Translational Research at Maastricht University, bridging science and clinical care to drive global advancements in corneal diseases and refractive surgery.
Prof. Rohit Shetty has established several cutting-edge research and diagnostic facilities that foster collaboration between clinicians, scientists, and engineers, driving innovation and breakthroughs in vision science. These include:
A pioneering, one-of-a-kind genetics lab in India dedicated to gene therapy, gene repair, and regeneration in ophthalmology.
Dedicated to advanced imaging, biomechanics, and computational analysis.
A dedicated optics lab focused on improving the quality of vision.
A specialty clinic dedicated to diagnosing and managing disorders of the tear film.
Prof. Rohit Shetty is also developer of the “Bio M Pathfinder,” the first point-of-care diagnostic kit designed to detect molecular biomarkers in clinical settings, enabling faster and more precise disease detection.
These initiatives continue to drive groundbreaking discoveries and technological advancements in ophthalmology and vision care.
Dr. Rohit Shetty has received numerous national and international honours in recognition of his clinical excellence, research contributions, and leadership in ophthalmology.
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He has been featured in "The Ophthalmologist Power List" among the Top 100 most influential ophthalmologists in the world for four consecutive years.
His contributions to refractive surgery were recognized with the prestigious Casebeer Award for outstanding achievements in the field.
Dr. Rohit Shetty has also received the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), acknowledging his impact on global ophthalmic education and research.
His work has been honoured nationally with awards such as the Aryabhatta International Award (2019) and the Col. Rangachari Award (2017).
In recognition of his global academic influence, he was invited to deliver a Special Keynote Lecture at the French Society of Ophthalmology in 2024, highlighting his pioneering research and innovations in corneal diseases and refractive surgery.
Prof. Rohit Shetty has played a significant role in strengthening community eye care across Karnataka through the extensive outreach activities of Narayana Nethralaya. His leadership has directly contributed to large-scale community initiatives that provide free screenings, preventive care, and sight-restoring surgeries to underserved populations.
Community screening camps conducted across Karnataka & rural India
Free surgeries for economically disadvantaged patients
Public awareness programs on keratoconus, corneal diseases, and eye safety
Collaborations with NGOs, schools, and local health missions for early detection initiatives
