Dr. Jyoti Shetty

Dr Jyoti Shetty is a senior consultant ophthalmologist in Bengaluru with 37 years of experience, currently serving as Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

She specialises in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, advanced glaucoma management, corneal procedures, and paediatric eye surgery, with fellowship training in anterior segment, cornea, and glaucoma from Bangalore West Superspeciality Eye Hospital, and international training in LASIK systems in Hong Kong and paediatric glaucoma at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London.

She consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Marathi.

Area of Expertise

Cataract Surgery and Premium IOL

Patients with age-related, complicated, or paediatric cataracts are evaluated and managed by Dr Jyoti Shetty with advanced phacoemulsification techniques and a full range of premium lens options:

• Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia
• Aspheric, toric, multifocal, and multifocal toric IOL implantation
• Scleral fixation of IOL for complex cases
• Complicated cataract surgery with ring usage
• Paediatric cataract surgery

Refractive Surgery

Patients seeking spectacle independence are evaluated and managed with modern laser and lens-based refractive surgical techniques:

• Advanced surface ablation (PRK)
• Microkeratome LASIK
• Femtosecond LASIK
• Collagen cross-linking (C3R)
• Phakic ICL implantation

Advanced Glaucoma Surgery

Patients with medically uncontrolled or advanced glaucoma are managed by Dr Shetty with a full range of surgical glaucoma interventions:

• Trabeculotomy
• Trabeculectomy with releasable sutures
• Ologen-augmented filtration surgery
• Glaucoma drainage device (Ahmed Valve) implantation
• Paediatric glaucoma surgical management

Corneal and Anterior Segment Surgery

Patients with corneal trauma, structural damage, and anterior segment disorders are managed with reconstructive and reparative surgical techniques:

• Traumatic corneal tear repair
• Corneo-scleral tear reconstruction
• Iridodialysis repair and reconstruction
• Anterior segment surgical management
• Corneal and ocular surface assessment

Paediatric Ophthalmology and Squint Surgery

Children with cataract, squint, and related ocular conditions are managed by Dr Jyoti with child-appropriate ophthalmic surgical and medical care:

• Paediatric cataract surgery
• Squint correction surgery
• Paediatric glaucoma management
• Child eye assessment and vision screening
• Amblyopia evaluation and management

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliation

Dr Jyoti Shetty currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru (Head of Department)

Fellowships and Advanced Training

• Fellowship in Anterior Segment and Cornea, Bangalore West Superspeciality Eye Hospital
• Fellowship in Glaucoma, Bangalore West Superspeciality Eye Hospital
• In-house training in Refractive Surgery, Bangalore West Superspeciality Eye Hospital
• Training in LASIK Laser Systems, Hong Kong (2003)
• Training in Phakic ICL, Munich, Germany (2003)
• Training in Paediatric Glaucoma, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London (2008)

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, BJ Medical College, Pune (1989)
• MS Ophthalmology, BJ Medical College, Pune (1992), University Topper
• Fellowship in Anterior Segment and Cornea
• Fellowship in Glaucoma

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 0000115

Awards and Recognition

• National Talent Search Scholar (1980)
• University Topper, MS Ophthalmology, BJ Medical College, Pune
• Best Outgoing Fellow Award, Bangalore West Lions Superspeciality Eye Hospital (1996)
• Featured as Accomplished Ophthalmologist from Southern India, Ophthalmology Times (2006)

Research and Publications

Dr Shetty has published in national and international ophthalmology journals and has presented at national and international conferences and seminars. She has contributed expert commentary to national media including Bangalore Mirror and The Times of India on topics including digital eye strain and conjunctivitis management.

Professional Memberships

• Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (since 2003)
• Member, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (since 2003)
• Member, All India Ophthalmological Society
• Life Member, Karnataka Ophthalmological Society
• Life Member, Bangalore Ophthalmological Society

Book an Appointment with Dr Jyoti Shetty, Ophthalmologist in Bengaluru

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