Dr. Rahul Deshpande

Dr Rahul Deshpande is an Ophthalmologist in Pune with 33 years of experience, currently practicing at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, H V Desai Eye Hospital, Hadapsar and S P Deshpande Eye Clinic, Narayan Peth.

He specialises in cataract surgery including micro-incision cataract surgery, oculoplasty and eyelid reconstruction, orbital trauma management, squint surgery, glaucoma care and low vision rehabilitation.

Dr Deshpande completed his DNB in Ophthalmology from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune in 1997 and has served as Secretary of the Pune Ophthalmological Society and West Zone Regional Representative for Vision 2020.

Area of Expertise

Cataract and Micro-Incision Surgery

Dr Rahul Deshpande treats patients with age-related cataract, complicated cataract and lens-induced visual impairment by performing phacoemulsification and 2.2 mm micro-incision cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implantation.

Oculoplasty and Lacrimal Surgery

He manages eyelid deformities, ptosis, lacrimal duct obstruction and periocular trauma through eyelid reconstruction, ptosis repair, dacryocystorhinostomy and corrective oculoplastic procedures.

Orbital Trauma and Complex Eye Injuries

Dr Deshpande treats orbital fractures, intraocular foreign bodies and facial trauma affecting the eye. Surgical management includes orbital reconstruction, foreign body removal and repair of ocular and periocular injuries.

Squint and Strabismus Surgery

He manages childhood and adult strabismus, nystagmus and ocular misalignment disorders through detailed orthoptic evaluation and extraocular muscle surgery for ocular alignment correction.

Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management

Dr Rahul Deshpande treats primary and secondary glaucoma presenting with raised intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. Management includes medical therapy, laser procedures and surgical glaucoma interventions when indicated.

Low Vision and Rehabilitation

He evaluates patients with irreversible visual impairment due to degenerative or advanced ocular disease. Care includes low vision assessment and prescription of optical and electronic low vision aids to improve functional vision.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, 1993
• Diploma in Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, 1996
• DNB Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, 1997
• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration No. 73366, 1994

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
• H V Desai Eye Hospital, Hadapsar, Pune, Chief Medical Director
• S P Deshpande Eye Clinic, Narayan Peth, Pune

Professional Memberships

• All India Ophthalmological Society

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