Dr. Hiral Dodia is a highly skilled ophthalmologist with over 9 years of experience, specializing in complex cataract surgeries and anterior segment procedures. She has successfully performed 1000 of cataract procedures and is recognized for her expertise in managing a wide range of eye conditions. Her passion for dry eye management ensures patients receive the most advanced and effective therapies available, reflecting her commitment to providing the best possible care.

Her dedication to excellence is further demonstrated by her ongoing professional development through conferences, workshops, and contributions to published research. Dr. Dodia’s surgical prowess and patient-centered approach make her a trusted choice for comprehensive eye care.

• Fellowship in Comprehensive Ophthalmology (Cataract and anterior segment focus), Jyoti Eye Hospital, Visnagar, Duration:2016-2017
• Diploma in Ophthalmology (Gold Medallist), Civil Hospital & B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Duration:2013-2015
• MBBS, Smt. N.H.L Municipal Medical College(First Class throughout), Ahmedabad, Duration:2007-2013

Conferences & Workshop

• All India Ophthalmological Conference (2022)
• Voice of Refractive Surgery at Narayana Nethralaya (2022)
• Multiple CMEs on latest advances in cataract surgeries
• Multiple CMEs on advancement in refractive (LASIK) surgeries
• All Gujarat Ophthalmological Society Conferences (2014-2017)
• Eye PEP (L.V. Prasad Eye Institute) (2014)
• AIOS Post Graduate Refreshers Course (2014)
• CME on Diabetic Retinopathy
• Training program on diabetes and its ocular manifestation

EXPERIENCE

• Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad, Duration: April 2019-Present
• Consultant Ophthalmologist, Clear Eye Vision Hospital, Duration: March 2017-Feb 2019
• Fellow in Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Jyoti Eye Hospital, Duration: Feb 2016-Jan 2017
• Junior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, LG Hospital, Duration: Aug 2015-Oct 2015

• Gold Medalist, Final Ophthalmology Exam

• Indian Medical Association
• Ahmedabad Medical Association
• All India Ophthalmological Society
• Gujarat Ophthalmic Society

Area of Expertise

• Anterior segment surgery
• Cataract surgery (including complicated cases)
• LASIK surgery
• Pterygium surgery with autograft
• Periocular trauma surgeries
• Eyelid surgeries
• MSICS (small incision cataract surgery)
• Nd:YAG laser procedures
• Periocular aesthetics
• Dry eye management

Publications

• Pre and post treatment optical coherence tomography and multifocal electroretinography in macular edema in branch retinal vein occlusion (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND RESEARCH, ID: SUB157624)
• Comparative study of pre-operative IOL power calculation by IOL master, immersion and non-immersion techniques (A-scan, manual keratometer) (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND RESEARCH, ID: SUB158531)
• Evaluation of secondary glaucoma following penetrating keratoplasty (INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, JDMS VOL. 14 ISSUE 9 SEP 15)
• Additional research contributions include a poster presentation on periorbital b cell lymphoma (GOS 2016) and participation in a photography competition (iol glistening 2016)