
MBBS from the Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital, Chennai DNB in Ophthalmology from the L.V.Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) Member of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh member (MRCS)
Specialist ophthalmologist focused on retinal diseases and complex cataract surgery
Experience
8 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Location
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Sashwanthi Mohan is a Specialist Ophthalmologist at Medcare Eye Centre in Dubai with over 8 years of clinical experience in eye care. She trained at Government Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai and completed specialist training in ophthalmology at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, one of India's leading eye institutions. She went on to pursue advanced fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at Sankara Nethralaya Medical Research Foundation.
Dr. Mohan specializes in managing diseases affecting the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye), including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular holes, and age-related macular degeneration. She is experienced in advanced cataract surgery, particularly complex cases in patients with existing retinal disease or inflammation, and offers premium intraocular lens options. She also treats uveitis (eye inflammation), neuro-ophthalmology conditions, and performs procedures such as retinal laser treatment, injections into the eye, and advanced vitreoretinal surgery.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Mohan is committed to teaching and research. She created online educational resources (Ophthalmobytes and Retina101bySM) to help other eye doctors and learners understand complex topics, and she actively mentors junior ophthalmologists. She speaks English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, helping her connect comfortably with a diverse patient population.
Special interests: advanced cataract surgery in complex cases, vitreoretinal surgery, uveitis management, ophthalmic education and mentoring.
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MBBS
Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital, India
DNB in Ophthalmology
L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, India
Advanced Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Sankara Nethralaya Medical Research Foundation, India
Specialist Ophthalmologist
Medcare Eye Centre, United Arab Emirates
Consultant, Vitreoretinal Department
Rajan Eye Care Hospital, India
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu.
Medcare — Sheikh Zayed Road - Medcare Eye Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Inflammation (Uveitis), Macular Hole, Neuro-Ophthalmology Conditions, Retinal Detachment.
Profile compiled from Medcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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