25 February 2025
Future Healthcare Innovations
in Medical Treatment
Dr. Sneha Makhija Shah is a highly qualified and specialised Consultant Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon, widely regarded as one of the best ophthalmologists in Mumbai for advanced care in cataract surgery,ocular surface disorders, cornea, and refractive surgery. She is distinguished by her rare international credential as a Fellow of the International Council of Opthalmology (UK), reflecting rigorous training and adherence to global surgical standards.
She brings advanced clinical expertise combined with strong healthcare leadership skills, supported by an MBA from BITS, Pilani, enabling her to contribute meaningfully to both patient care and healthcare delivery systems. Her academic background and focused sub-specialisation reflect a commitment to precision-driven, evidence-based ophthalmic care.
She is currently working as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai.
Experience
Dr. Makhija is an expert in managing complex conditions of the anterior segment and the ocular surface.
- Ocular Surface Disease Management (FOSD): Expert in diagnosing and treating chronic conditions of the cornea and conjunctiva, including:
- Dry Eye Disease: Utilizing modern and innovative treatment protocols, therapeutics agents and diagnostic modalities
- Pterygium Surgery with autologous conjunctival grafting.
- Management of complex chemical and thermal eye injuries.
- Other complex surface diseases like Steven Johnson syndrome, Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid (OCP) & ocular surface tumors like OSSN
- Cornea: Specialized management for conditions like Keratoconus, Corneal ulcer, Pterygium Corneal dystrophies and performing surgeries like corneal transplant.
- Cataract Surgery: Proficient in general ophthalmic surgery, including modern Phacoemulsification (Micro-incision Cataract Surgery) techniques.
- Refractive Surgery: Specialized counseling and procedures for vision correction, including LASIK Surgery and other alternatives.
- Conducting comprehensive eye checks to diagnose and treat retinal diseases, glaucoma and other eye conditions.
Awards, Honours, & Memberships
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology)
- DNB (Ophthalmology) (Diplomate of National Board)
- FOSD (Fellowship in Ocular Surface Disorders)
- FICO(UK) (Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology)
- FACS (Fellow in anterior segment and cornea surgery)
- MBA (Master of Business Administration - BITS, Pilani)
