- Speciality: Ophthalmology
- Designation: Currently Principal Director & Head of Department – Ophthalmology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
- Education: MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), DNB, MNAMS, FICO.
- Experience: 25+ years
- Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
About Dr. Parul Maheshwari Sharma
Dr. Parul Maheshwari Sharma is a highly distinguished ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience in the field. She serves as the Principal Director and Head of Ophthalmology at Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon. Dr. Sharma completed her MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS, and FICO, with post-graduation from JNMC, Aligarh Muslim University. She has received advanced training from premier institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital (London), LV Prasad Eye Institute (Hyderabad), and Singapore National Eye Centre. Her clinical expertise spans across cataract surgery (FEMTO bladeless and micro phacoemulsification), refractive procedures (Lasik, PRK, Phakic ICL), glaucoma, squint, keratoconus, and pediatric eye care.
Throughout her career, Dr. Sharma has held key roles such as Glaucoma Services Incharge at Perfect Vision Eye Hospital and Senior Consultant at Centre for Sight, Max Med Centre, and Lions Hospital in New Delhi. She has also contributed as Course Instructor at Phaco Academy and has been actively involved in organizing and conducting CME sessions, live surgeries, and wet lab training workshops. She has been a prominent speaker and judge at national ophthalmic conferences and has served on the editorial board of the D.O.S. Times. Dr. Sharma’s passion for education and innovation in ophthalmology is widely respected among peers and trainees.
Her outstanding contributions have earned her numerous accolades including the VN Raizada Award and Dr. A.C. Agarwal Trophy for best paper. A life member of several national ophthalmology societies, Dr. Sharma continues to lead advancements in bladeless cataract and glaucoma surgery while mentoring the next generation of eye surgeons.
Work Experience
- Over 25 years of experience in Ophthalmology.
- Currently Principal Director & Head of Department – Ophthalmology, Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon.
- Former Senior Consultant & Glaucoma Services Incharge – Perfect Vision Eye Hospital, Faridabad.
- Former Senior Consultant Eye Surgeon & Academic Coordinator – Centre for Sight, New Delhi.
- Former Consultant – Navjyoti Eye Centre, Max Med Centre, Lions Hospital & Research Centre, RML Hospital, and Mohan Eye Institute, New Delhi.
- Course Instructor – Phaco Academy, Centre for Sight.
- Chairperson, Speaker, and Panelist at numerous national ophthalmic conferences.
Specialty & Interests
- Cataract Surgery: FEMTO BLADELESS & Micro Phacoemulsification.
- Refractive Surgery: FEMTO BLADELESS Lasik, PRK, Phakic ICL.
- Glaucoma: Diagnosis and surgical treatment.
- Pediatric Eye Care
- Squint Correction
- Keratoconus
- Conducts live surgical demonstrations and advanced wet lab training.
Memberships
- Life Member, All India Ophthalmological Society.
- Life Member, Delhi Ophthalmological Society.
- Life Member, Glaucoma Society of India.
- Life Member, Indian Medical Association – Haryana.
- Fellow, International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO).
- Member, Cornea Society of India.
- Member, Eye Bank Association of India.
Education & Training
- MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), DNB, MNAMS, FICO.
- Post-graduation from JNMC, AMU.
- Advanced glaucoma training at:
- Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
- LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.
- Singapore National Eye Centre.
Honors & Awards
- V.N. Raizada Award – Best Paper, U.P. State Ophthalmological Society.
- Dr. A.C. Agarwal Trophy – Best Paper.
- Certificate of Academic Excellence – For earning over 100 DCRS credits (1999–2006) by Delhi Ophthalmological Society.
- Editorial Board Member, D.O.S. Times (1999–2002).
Treatments Offered
- Cataract Surgery (Bladeless FEMTO & Micro Phaco)
- Refractive Surgery (Bladeless Lasik, PRK, Phakic ICL)
- Comprehensive Glaucoma Care
- Squint Correction Surgery
- Keratoconus Management
- Pediatric Eye Surgeries
- Laser Procedures for Anterior Segment Disorders