Dr. Karan Shah
Specialist Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Ophthalmology
MBBS, DNB Ophthalmology, FVRS, FICO (UK)
About Dr. Karan Shah
Dr. Karan Shah is a Specialist Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon with over nine years of experience in cataract, uveitis, and vitreo-retinal conditions. He trained and practiced at several leading eye hospitals in Mumbai, India, and holds a Fellowship in Vitreo-retina Services from Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, one of Asia's most highly regarded ophthalmic institutions.
He is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmologists (FICO, UK) and a DNB Ophthalmology graduate, with hands-on experience in both medical and surgical eye care. His clinical scope covers conjunctival and corneal infections, glaucoma, uveitis, and vitreo-retinal disorders, alongside surgical management of cataracts, retinal detachment, macular holes, and proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Dr. Shah's combination of subspecialty fellowship training and multilingual accessibility makes him the best ophthalmology doctor in Dubai.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS, Maharashtra, India
- DNB Ophthalmology, National Board of Examinations, India
- Fellowship in Vitreo-retina Services (FVRS), Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry
- Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmologists (FICO), UK
Special Interests
- Medical management of Glaucoma.
- Medical management of Uveal Diseases.
- Laser Procedures : Glaucoma and Retinal Disorders ( Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Diseases)
- Intravitreal Injections : Diabetes, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-related macular degeneration.
- Surgical management: Age Related Cataract (Phacoemulsification + Intraocular lens implantation), Retinal Detachment ( Scleral Buckling + Cryotherapy and Vitrectomy), Macular Hole & Epiretinal Membrane, Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Suture-less Scleral Fixated Intraocular Lens Implantation.
FAQs
He treats diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal vein occlusion, and age-related macular degeneration, using both medical and surgical approaches.
He performs phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation and also has experience with suture-less scleral fixated lens implantation for complex cases.
Yes. Uveitis is a key area of his practice, covering both diagnosis and ongoing medical management of uveal inflammatory conditions.
He provides anti-VEGF intravitreal injections for diabetic macular oedema, retinal vein occlusion, and age-related macular degeneration.
He is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Tamil.