Dr. Mary Joseph

Dr Mary Joseph is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist in Bangalore with over 42 years of experience in comprehensive eye care, neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma management, medical retina, and systemic ophthalmology. She currently practises as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road and St Philomenas Hospital, Viveka Nagar.

Patients searching for the best eye specialist in Bangalore or a trusted ophthalmologist near Sarjapur Road will find in Dr Mary Joseph the diagnostic precision, decades of clinical depth, and academic excellence that ensure the best possible outcomes for every eye condition.

Whether you need expert care for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions, uveitis, corneal disorders, neuro-ophthalmic concerns, or refractive errors, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based ophthalmic care. She consults in English, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Neuro-Ophthalmology and Glaucoma

Specialised expertise in complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions and glaucoma diagnosis and management.

• Neuro-ophthalmology with focus on diseases of the optic nerve
• Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) evaluation and management
• Glaucoma diagnosis and long-term management
• Visual field analysis using Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA)
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and GDx for glaucoma assessment

Anterior Segment, Medical Retina, and Systemic Ophthalmology

Comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care for front-of-eye conditions, retinal diseases, and eye manifestations of systemic illnesses.

• Cataract evaluation and management
• Uveitis, corneal conditions, and ocular surface diseases
• Lid disorders and pterygium management
• Diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular disease management
• Therapeutic laser treatment for retinal conditions
• Systemic ophthalmology for ocular manifestations of systemic diseases
• B Scan Ultrasonography (USG) for diagnostic imaging

Refractive Errors and Extraocular Surgery

Expert management of vision correction and minor ophthalmic surgical procedures.

• Diagnosis and treatment of all types of refractive errors
• Chalazion and eyelid surgery
• Pterygium excision
• Extraocular surgical procedures

Professional Experience

Dr Mary Joseph is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, St Philomenas Hospital, Viveka Nagar

She has previously served as an Assistant Professor at St John's Medical College, Bangalore, and spent over 23 years in a medical college setting where she played a pivotal role in training undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from St John's Medical College, 1984
• MS in Ophthalmology from JJM Medical College, Davangere, 1995

Dr Mary Joseph further advanced her academic expertise through a Fellowship in Medical Education (2014), reflecting her commitment to both clinical excellence and medical teaching.

She is a published textbook author, having contributed chapters on Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in the textbook of Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases (Editor: H V Nema, Publisher: Elsevier).

Awards and Research

Dr Mary Joseph has published over 20 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals including JAMA Ophthalmology, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, and Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, covering neuro-ophthalmology, diabetic retinopathy, and AI-based retinal screening.

She is a member of the All India Ophthalmological Society and the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on cataracts, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, refractive errors, or any eye-related concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr Mary Joseph through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.