Dr. Sheetal Ballal

Dr Sheetal Ballal is a consultant ophthalmologist and cataract and refractive surgeon in Bengaluru with 26 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

She specialises in advanced phacoemulsification cataract surgery, LASIK and femto LASIK refractive procedures, and complex anterior segment surgeries, with extensive experience in both routine and high precision vision correction procedures.

She consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Cataract Surgery and Phacoemulsification

Dr Sheetal Ballal performs modern cataract procedures using micro incision and foldable intraocular lens techniques for improved visual outcomes:

• Phacoemulsification with foldable lens
• Small incision cataract surgery
• Premium intraocular lens implantation
• Scleral fixated intraocular lens
• Complex cataract case management

Refractive Surgery and Vision Correction

Dr Ballal manages patients seeking spectacle independence through advanced laser and refractive procedures:

• LASIK surgery
• Femto LASIK
• Advanced surface ablation
• Flap based refractive procedures
• Keratoconus management and lens options

Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Procedures

Dr Sheetal Ballal performs corrective procedures for eyelid and tear drainage disorders affecting ocular comfort and function:

• Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
• Entropion correction
• Ectropion correction
• Eyelid malposition surgery
• Ocular surface evaluation

Contact Lens and Vision Therapy

Dr Ballal evaluates patients with complex corneal and binocular vision issues and provides customised visual rehabilitation:

• Mini scleral contact lenses
• Scleral contact lens fitting
• Vision therapy exercises
• Lazy eye therapy
• Double vision management

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Dr Sheetal Ballal conducts detailed eye examinations and manages a broad spectrum of anterior segment and general eye conditions:

• Comprehensive eye examination
• Dry eye evaluation
• Ocular allergy management
• Preventive eye care
• Eye health counselling including environmental impact awareness

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, J N Medical College, Belgaum, 2000
• DNB Ophthalmology, National Board of Examinations, 2002
• Fellowship in Phacoemulsification and Refractive Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
• Karnataka Medical Council Registration No. 56304, 2000

Awards and Academic Contributions

• Member Executive Committee, Bangalore Ophthalmic Society, 2015 to 2017
• Treasurer, Bangalore Ophthalmic Society, 2017 to 2021
• Organising Secretary, NETRASHAALA PG Update Program, 2016
• Organising Secretary, BOSSUMMIT 2018
• Guest speaker at regional conferences
• Paper and poster presentations at national and state conferences
• Publications in national journals

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association
• All India Ophthalmic Society
• Karnataka Ophthalmic Society
• Bangalore Ophthalmic Society

Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru

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