Dr. Ritu Rana

Dr Ritu Rana is a consultant ophthalmologist in Vasai with over 13 years of clinical and surgical experience in cataract and refractive surgery, currently practising at Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Vasai West.

A Gold Medalist in ophthalmology, she specialises in phacoemulsification, advanced laser refractive procedures including SMILE and Femto LASIK, corneal cross-linking, strabismus surgery, oculoplasty, glaucoma surgery, and complex ocular trauma management.

She consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Cataract Surgery

Patients with age-related and complex cataracts are managed with advanced phacoemulsification techniques and individualised intraocular lens selection:

• Phacoemulsification cataract surgery
• Intraocular lens implantation including monofocal and premium lens options
• Surgical management of complex and dense cataract cases
• Management of cataract with co-existing corneal or glaucoma conditions
• Post-operative refraction optimisation and visual rehabilitation

Refractive Surgery

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

• SMILE refractive surgery
• Femtosecond LASIK
• Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
• Pre-surgical refractive evaluation and corneal topography assessment
• Post-operative refractive care and follow-up management

Corneal Procedures

Patients with corneal ectasia, keratoconus, and ocular surface disorders are managed with appropriate corneal and surface interventions:

• Collagen cross-linking (C3R) for keratoconus and corneal ectasia
• Corneal ulcer and keratitis management
• Ocular surface disease assessment and treatment
• Pterygium evaluation and surgical management
• Dry eye disease diagnosis and management

Glaucoma Surgery

Patients with medically uncontrolled or advanced glaucoma are assessed and managed with surgical and laser-based interventions:

• Trabeculectomy for open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma
• Medical management and intraocular pressure monitoring
• Glaucoma screening and optic nerve evaluation
• Laser-based glaucoma treatment
• Post-surgical glaucoma follow-up and bleb management

Oculoplasty

Patients with eyelid, orbital, and lacrimal disorders are managed with appropriate oculoplastic surgical procedures:

• Ptosis correction surgery
• Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for lacrimal drainage obstruction
• Eyelid malposition assessment and correction
• Orbital and periorbital lesion evaluation
• Cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery

Strabismus Surgery

Patients with squint, ocular misalignment, and motility disorders are assessed and managed with surgical and non-surgical approaches:

• Strabismus surgery for horizontal and vertical squint correction
• Pre-surgical orthoptic evaluation and binocular vision assessment
• Management of childhood and adult onset strabismus
• Post-surgical alignment monitoring and follow-up
• Amblyopia assessment in association with squint

Ocular Trauma

Patients presenting with acute and complex ocular injuries are managed with appropriate emergency and reconstructive intervention:

• Complex and emergency ocular trauma management
• Anterior segment trauma repair including corneal and scleral lacerations
• Traumatic cataract evaluation and surgical management
• Intraocular foreign body assessment
• Post-traumatic ocular rehabilitation and follow-up

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Ritu Rana currently consults at:

• Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Vasai West, Maharashtra

Previous Associations

• Akshar Eye Clinic, Mumbai, Consultant
• Shatabdi Hospital, Mumbai, Consultant
• K.B. Bhabha Hospital, Mumbai, Consultant

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik (2013)
• Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery (DOMS), Gold Medalist, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik (2015)
• DNB Ophthalmology, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• Fellowship in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Fellow of the All India Collegium of Ophthalmology (FAICO)
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), UK

She is a member of the Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society, All India Collegium of Ophthalmology, and International Council of Ophthalmology.

Academic Contributions

• Recipient of recognition from the Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society (MOS) for research contributions in corneal and anterior segment disorders
• Presented scientific work at national ophthalmology platforms

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