Dr. Puja Ajay Rai

Dr. Puja Ajay Rai is a Specialist in Ophthalmology at Medcare Medical Centre in Dubai. She completed her medical degree at Government Medical College in Miraj, India, followed by specialist training in ophthalmology through the National Board examination and a dedicated fellowship in cornea and microsurgery at Aravind Eye Hospital in Madurai. With over 10 years of experience, she has worked across multiple centres in India including Rangalakshmi Netralaya as a consultant and Ramaiah Medical College as faculty, before relocating to the UAE.

Dr. Rai specializes in anterior segment eye surgery, with particular expertise in cataract removal, refractive surgery (correcting short sight, long sight and astigmatism), corneal transplants and collagen cross-linking for corneal strengthening. She manages a wide range of eye conditions including dry eye, eye allergies and infections, glaucoma, pterygium (tissue growth on the eye), Meibomian gland dysfunction (blocked oil glands in the eyelid), Keratoconus (cone-shaped cornea) and complex corneal surface disorders. She also performs specialized contact lens fitting for refractive correction.

Dr. Rai is committed to staying current with advances in eye surgery and regularly attends medical conferences and training courses. She is passionate about teaching and has trained junior doctors in both cataract and corneal surgical techniques. She is a good choice if you need specialist cornea or cataract surgery, or if you have a complex anterior segment eye condition requiring expertise in microsurgical techniques.