Dr. Sudhanshu Kumar

Dr Sudhanshu Kumar is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist in Patna with 21 years of clinical expertise spanning glaucoma diagnosis and surgery, cataract surgery, comprehensive eye care, and management of complex ophthalmic conditions.

Patients searching for the best eye doctor in Patna, a reliable glaucoma specialist in Bihar, or expert cataract surgeon will find Aravind Eye Hospital-trained, evidence-based ophthalmic care. Dr Kumar consults in English.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Kumar's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of comprehensive ophthalmology with sub-specialty focus in glaucoma — from glaucoma diagnostics and surgical management through cataract surgery, refractive correction, retinal evaluation, paediatric eye care, and ophthalmic emergencies.

Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management in Patna

Sub-specialty management of all forms of glaucoma, supported by dedicated fellowship training at Aravind Eye Hospital:

• Open Angle Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment
• Angle Closure Glaucoma Management
• Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma Emergency Care
• Normal Tension Glaucoma Care
• Pigmentary Glaucoma Treatment
• Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma Management
• Neovascular Glaucoma Care
• Congenital and Childhood Glaucoma Diagnosis
• Steroid-Induced Glaucoma Evaluation
• Long-Term Glaucoma Medication Management
• Visual Field Testing Interpretation
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for Glaucoma

Glaucoma Surgery in Patna

Surgical and laser interventions for advanced or medication-resistant glaucoma:

• Trabeculectomy (Filtration Surgery)
• Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery
• Aqueous Shunt Surgery
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
• Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT)
• Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
• Cyclophotocoagulation
• Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Coordination

Cataract Surgery in Patna

Modern cataract surgical procedures with advanced intraocular lens options:

• Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
• Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS)
• Foldable IOL Implantation
• Multifocal IOL Implantation
• Toric IOL for Astigmatism
• Premium IOL Counselling
• Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
• Complex Cataract Surgery
• Posterior Capsular Opacification Treatment (YAG Laser)

Refractive Eye Care

Evaluation and management of refractive errors:

• Comprehensive Refraction Assessment
• Spectacle Prescription
• Contact Lens Fitting
• Pre-LASIK Evaluation Coordination
• Refractive Surgery Counselling

Comprehensive Eye Care in Patna

Routine and specialised eye care across age groups:

• Routine Eye Examination
• Diabetic Eye Screening
• Hypertensive Eye Disease Evaluation
• Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment
• Allergic Conjunctivitis Management
• Bacterial and Viral Conjunctivitis Care
• Corneal Abrasion and Foreign Body Removal
• Stye and Chalazion Management
• Pterygium Surgery
• Eyelid Disorders Care

Retinal Evaluation and Coordination

Diagnostic retinal evaluation and onward coordination for surgical retina cases:

• Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
• Hypertensive Retinopathy Evaluation
• Macular Degeneration Workup
• Retinal Detachment Screening
• Retinal Vein and Artery Occlusion Evaluation
• Multidisciplinary Retina Coordination

Paediatric Eye Care

Eye care for children and adolescents:

• Paediatric Refraction
• Childhood Squint (Strabismus) Evaluation
• Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Detection and Care
• Congenital Glaucoma Diagnosis
• Paediatric Cataract Evaluation
• Childhood Eye Infection Care
• School Vision Screening

Ophthalmic Emergencies

Acute care for sight-threatening conditions:

• Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
• Sudden Vision Loss Evaluation
• Eye Injury Management
• Chemical Eye Burns Care
• Retinal Detachment Recognition and Referral
• Acute Red Eye Workup

Conditions Treated

• Glaucoma (Open Angle, Angle Closure, Congenital)
• Cataract
• Refractive Errors (Myopia, Hypermetropia, Astigmatism)
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Conjunctivitis
• Pterygium
• Squint and Amblyopia
• Eyelid Disorders
• Eye Injuries
• Acute Red Eye

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri, Patna — Consultation Fee: ₹1000

His sub-specialty pathway brings together MS Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore with a dedicated Glaucoma Fellowship from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai — one of the world's most renowned eye care institutions and a globally recognised centre for glaucoma diagnosis, treatment, and research. Aravind's high-volume model means a glaucoma fellowship there exposes the trainee to a sheer scale of cases that few other programmes can match. He now leads ophthalmology services at Paras HMRI Hospital Patna, bringing this combination of formal sub-specialty training and 21 years of clinical practice to glaucoma and comprehensive eye care.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from College of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu University, Nepal (2005)
• MS Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (2009)
• Glaucoma Fellowship from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu (2011)
• Registered with Medical Council of India, Registration Number 28012 (2006)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Aravind Eye Hospital-Trained Glaucoma Specialist with Two Decades of Eye Care Practice

Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai is among the most internationally recognised eye care institutions globally, with a glaucoma programme noted for both clinical volume and research output. A glaucoma fellowship at Aravind exposes the surgeon to a case mix and procedural volume that purely Indian metro programmes rarely match — and glaucoma sub-specialty training is genuinely uncommon among practising ophthalmologists in Bihar.

Dr Kumar combines this Aravind-trained foundation with 21 years of clinical practice and MS Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, offering glaucoma diagnostic and surgical care alongside comprehensive ophthalmology and modern cataract surgery. For patients in Bihar with glaucoma — particularly those needing surgical intervention or requiring long-term medical management of complex glaucoma — this depth of formal sub-specialty training is now available through Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri.

Book an Appointment

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