Cataract, Refractive & Glaucoma Surgeon

Dr. Nidhi Gupta

MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)

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About Doctor

Dr. Nidhi Gupta is a highly respected senior ophthalmologist specializing in Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Management, and Refractive (LASIK/ICL) procedures. With nearly two decades of experience, she has performed over 20,000 successful surgeries with excellent clinical outcomes.

She completed her fellowship at the prestigious Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, in 2009. Dr. Gupta has served as the Medical Director (Phaco-Refractive & Glaucoma Surgeon) at Delhi Eye Care and was instrumental in establishing and leading the Glaucoma Department at Vasan Eye Care in Delhi NCR for over six years.

Her expertise includes advanced phacoemulsification, premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), complex glaucoma surgeries, and refractive vision correction procedures. She is widely appreciated for her compassionate patient care, precise surgical skills, and dedication to excellence.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Gupta is known for her warm and patient-friendly approach, ensuring every patient feels comfortable and confident throughout their treatment journey.

Specialities
MEMBERSHIPS
CERTIFICATIONS
education

MBBS

Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak

MS

Ophthalmology, Maharishi Dayanand University

Fellowship

Glaucoma & Cataract Surgery, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

18+

Years Of Experience

5000+

Retinal Procedures

1000+

Vitrectomy Surgeries

10k+

Happy Patients

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Senior Cataract, Refractive & Glaucoma Surgeon · New Delhi

Dr. Nidhi Gupta Medical Director, Delhi Eye Care

Respected surgical expertise with a calm, deeply personal approach—helping patients understand their choices, feel secure before surgery and remain supported through recovery.

MBBS, MS OphthalmologyGlaucoma Fellowship · Aravind Eye Hospital18+ years
Dr. Nidhi Gupta, Medical Director and Cataract, Refractive and Glaucoma Surgeon at Delhi Eye Care
Meticulous in planningEqually attentive after surgery.
18+ yearsof ophthalmic experience
15,000+ophthalmic surgeries
2008–09Glaucoma Fellowship · Aravind
Since 2016Medical Director · Delhi Eye Care
Dr. Nidhi Gupta carefully examining an elderly patient at Delhi Eye Care

Authority with warmth

A surgeon patients trust—and a doctor they feel heard by.

Dr. Nidhi Gupta leads Cataract, Refractive and Glaucoma services at Delhi Eye Care. Her clinical work combines detailed examination, careful surgical planning and an honest conversation about what each patient wants from their vision.

Patients and families repeatedly describe her calm listening, clear explanations and thoughtful follow-up. She does not reduce cataract care to a lens catalogue or glaucoma care to a pressure reading; she helps each person understand the condition, the choices and the path ahead.

“The patient should leave the consultation knowing not only what we recommend, but why it is right for their eye and their life.”
Patient trustBuilt across years, families and referrals
“Delhi Eye Care is like our family.”
Review from a long-standing patient of Dr. Nidhi GuptaThe patient also described her calm understanding, professional care and the confidence to refer relatives for cataract consultation.

Clinical focus

Complete cataract and glaucoma care,
planned around the individual eye.

01

Complex cataract surgery

Phacoemulsification and micro-incision surgery, including complex cataracts and cataract in eyes with co-existing glaucoma.

02

Personalised IOL planning

Monofocal, toric and premium IOL options discussed around measurements, visual priorities and realistic trade-offs.

03

Glaucoma surgery

Comprehensive management from diagnosis and laser to trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage devices when appropriate.

04

LASIK & ICL

Refractive assessment and treatment planning for LASIK and implantable collamer lenses, guided by suitability and expectation counselling.

Surgical practice

Precision in theatre. Continuity after surgery.

Her surgical process begins well before the operation—with examination, measurements, risk assessment and counselling—and continues through structured reviews and access to the care team during recovery.

Dr. Nidhi Gupta performing ophthalmic surgery at Delhi Eye Care
Dr. Nidhi Gupta performing microscope-guided eye surgery at Delhi Eye Care.
Close working view of Dr. Nidhi Gupta during surgery
Focused surgical technique in a dedicated ophthalmic theatre.
Dr. Nidhi Gupta in the ophthalmic operating theatre at Delhi Eye Care
Dr. Nidhi Gupta in the operating theatre—prepared, composed and focused on every detail.
Detailed pre-operative planningCornea, optic nerve, retina, biometry and lifestyle considered together.
Technique follows the eyeTechnology supports the surgeon; it does not replace judgement.
Attentive aftercareMedication guidance, scheduled review and clear warning signs.

Glaucoma authority

Long-term disease deserves long-term thinking.

Glaucoma care is built around protecting remaining vision over time. Dr. Nidhi’s 2008–09 fellowship training at Aravind Eye Hospital and her experience establishing and leading the Glaucoma Department at Vasan Eye Care inform a measured approach to diagnosis, progression, target pressure and treatment escalation.

She explains what the tests mean, why follow-up matters and when medicines, laser or surgery may be appropriate—helping patients participate in decisions that often extend across years.

Glaucoma evaluationVisual fieldsOptic nerve assessmentLaser treatmentTrabeculectomyGlaucoma drainage devicesCataract with glaucoma
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Dr. Nidhi Gupta examining a patient in the glaucoma clinic at Delhi Eye Care
Careful slit lamp examination by Dr. Nidhi Gupta

A more personal cataract plan

The lens decision begins with the patient’s life.

Reading, driving, screens, work, hobbies, night vision and willingness to use glasses all influence what may be appropriate. Dr. Nidhi discusses potential benefits, compromises and limitations without turning the consultation into a sales conversation.

1
Understand the eyeCataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina and ocular history.
2
Understand the personDaily visual demands, priorities and expectations.
3
Choose with clarityA suitable surgical and IOL plan, explained without pressure.

Professional journey

Specialist training followed by departmental leadership.

Her career brings together cataract surgery, glaucoma subspecialty training, institutional leadership and the development of patient-centred surgical systems at Delhi Eye Care.

Medical Director · Delhi Eye Care

Leads Cataract, Refractive and Glaucoma services in New Delhi.

Senior Consultant & Head of Glaucoma · Vasan Eye Care Hospitals

Established and led the Glaucoma Department while practising cataract and refractive surgery.

Phaco & Glaucoma Consultant · Venu Eye Institute

Provided specialist cataract and glaucoma care.

Glaucoma Fellowship · Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai

Subspecialty training in glaucoma assessment, medical management, laser and surgery.

Senior Resident · RIO, PGIMS Rohtak

Clinical training following MS Ophthalmology.

In patients’ words

What patients remember after the treatment is over.

Selected themes from publicly shared patient reviews of Dr. Nidhi Gupta and Delhi Eye Care.

★★★★★

Years of trust, calm listening and care that feels personal enough for patients to refer their own relatives.

Madhu NischalGoogle review · long-standing patient
★★★★★

A very positive cataract-surgery experience, successful treatment and a strong recommendation for Delhi Eye Care.

Raju SharmaGoogle review · cataract surgery
★★★★★

Clear explanations, patient attention and a seamless experience—followed by the happiness of improved vision.

Pallavi VermaGoogle review · cataract consultation

Review wording has been condensed for readability while preserving the meaning of the original public reviews. Individual experiences and outcomes vary.

Research & academic work

Clinical questions examined through research.

Dr. Nidhi’s academic interests include glaucoma measurement, glaucoma surgery, cataract-related astigmatism and difficult treatment decisions in special situations.

Her postgraduate thesis studied corneal relaxing incisions for reducing surgically induced astigmatism in manual small-incision cataract surgery.

Active professional memberships: Glaucoma Society of India (GSI), All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS), North Zone Ophthalmological Society (NZOS) and Haryana Ophthalmological Society (HOS).

Glaucoma in pregnancy and lactation: management dilemmasDOS Times · 2011
Glaucoma screening in first-degree relatives of patients with primary open-angle glaucomaGlaucoma Society of India · 2009
Surgical outcomes of Ahmed Glaucoma ValveGlaucoma Society of India · 2009
Pascal dynamic tonometry and Goldmann applanation tonometryPoster presentation · SEAGIG 2008
Corneal relaxing incisions in manual small-incision cataract surgeryAll India Ophthalmological Society · 2008

Your next step

Considering cataract surgery—or concerned about glaucoma?

Arrange a consultation with Dr. Nidhi Gupta at Delhi Eye Care. Bring previous prescriptions, test reports and a current medicine list whenever possible.

Call+91 92208 92424Visit4/21, Balraj Khanna Marg,
East Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008
Dr. Nidhi’s OPDMonday, Thursday & Saturday: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Tuesday & Friday: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Not available on the second Wednesday of each month.