Dr. Rohit Shetty is a distinguished cornea and refractive surgeon with over 20 years of experience in high-volume refractive surgery. Known for his precision and clinical excellence, his work focuses on delivering highly personalized vision correction using advanced laser technologies and evidence-based surgical approaches, helping patients achieve safer and more predictable outcomes.
Explore Surgical ProfileDr. Rohit Shetty has received numerous national and international honours in recognition of his clinical excellence, research contributions, and leadership in ophthalmology.
Outstanding Refractive Achievements • 2019
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO)
National Excellence • 2019
Outstanding National Contributions
Dr. Rohit Shetty is a visionary innovator dedicated to advancing ophthalmic science through multidisciplinary research. He has established several cutting-edge research facilities that foster collaboration between clinicians, scientists, and engineers.
He is the developer of the “Bio M Pathfinder,” the first point-of-care diagnostic kit designed to detect molecular biomarkers in clinical settings, enabling faster and more precise disease detection.
Explore InnovationsBridging the gap between laboratory science and clinical practice for safer, more predictable outcomes.
Deep clinical and research interest in keratoconus. His work has played a significant role in advancing the understanding of keratoconus as an inflammatory disease, reshaping how the condition is diagnosed and treated. He introduced advanced modalities including Intacs and topography-guided laser treatments to India.
View Surgical Profile →An internationally recognized clinical and translational scientist. He serves as the Chair of Translational Research in Refractive Surgery and Corneal Diseases at Maastricht University. As a faculty member and scientist, he contributes to global advancements in corneal biology and ocular disease research.
View Research Papers →Dr. Rohit Shetty has played a significant role in strengthening community eye care across Karnataka through the extensive outreach activities of Narayana Nethralaya.
His leadership has directly contributed to large-scale community initiatives that provide free screenings, preventive care, and sight-restoring surgeries to underserved populations. In addition to clinical outreach, his influence on public health extends through pioneering work in early disease detection using AI and advanced diagnostics.
