Dr. Sunil Morekar

Dr Sunil Morekar is an Ophthalmologist in Mumbai with 33 years of experience. He is currently working as a Consultant at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital and S L Raheja Fortis Hospital.

He has successfully performed over 75,000 surgeries and holds 12 clinical procedures and classifications, as well as one patent, named after him.

Notably, he pioneered nerve reinnervation surgery in India and is the recipient of six national awards. He specialises in cataract, glaucoma, keratoconus, orbital tumour, and mucormycosis.

Area of Expertise

Oculoplastics and Ocular Oncology

Dr Sunil Morekar treats ptosis and eye cancer, including paediatric oculoplasty and orbital fracture correction.

Advanced Glaucoma Care

He manages pseudoexfoliation and elevated intraocular pressure, including micro-invasive surgery and trabeculectomy.

Cornea and Anterior Segment

Dr Sunil treats Fuch's dystrophy and corneal opacity, including keratoplasty and nerve grafting.

Neuro-Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Dr Sunil Morekar manages vertical ocular misalignment and diabetic autonomic dysfunction, including strabismus correction and optic nerve decompression.

Complex Cataract and High-Risk Surgery

He treats lens opacity and refractive error, including high-risk phacoemulsification and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).

Academic Background

Dr Sunil has served as a visiting lecturer at Harvard Children's Hospital. He is the Co-Chairman of the Ethics Committee of the All India Ophthalmological Society and an Ex-President of the Navi Mumbai Raigad Ophthalmology Association.

He has served as the Editor of the Bombay Journal of Ophthalmology, Associate Editor of the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, and Ex-Executive Director of the MGM Eye Bank.

He co-authored the "Diabetes Eye Care Guidelines" and has authored 60 textbook chapters. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

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