Dr. Niteen Dedhia

Trainings and Certifications

• Advanced LASIK Training (Germany, 1996): Completed specialized clinical training in LASIK mechanics under world-renowned refractive expert Dr. Michael Knorz in Mannheim.
• Pioneering LASIK Mastery (Colombia, 1996): Underwent intensive surgical residency training under Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez, one of the global pioneers of refractive eye laser systems.
• Microkeratome & Laser Systems Masterclass (USA, 1997): Completed an exclusive surgical training program organized by Chiron Vision in Boston, conducted by world pioneers Dr. Lucio Burrato and Dr. Stephen Slade.
• Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) Fellowship (USA, 1998): Earned formal certification training in Los Angeles for treating extreme Myopia and high refractive errors using advanced ICL implantations.
• Phakoemulsification & Foldable IOL Training (Germany & Hong Kong, 1992–1994): Completed foundational and advanced micro-incision cataract surgery training under Dr. Hans Reinard Koch in Bonn, followed by foldable lens deployment mastery in Hong Kong.
• Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation (Germany, 2002): Trained in ultra-thin lens tracking systems under Dr. Burkhard Dick at the University of Mainz.
• Advanced “”Phaco Chop”” Mastery (USA, 2001): Personally trained in high-density cataract fragmentation techniques by legendary American surgeon Dr. David Chang in New Orleans.
• Scleral Contact Lens Fellowship (USA, 2005): Awarded a highly specialized clinical contact lens fellowship under Dr. Perry Rosenthal at the prestigious Boston Foundation for Sight.
• INTACS & Conductive Keratoplasty Certification (USA, 2005): Certified in Washington D.C. for inserting Intra-Corneal Ring Segments using a Femtosecond laser to treat advanced Keratoconus.
• Femtosecond Bladeless Laser Certification (Sweden, 2007): Formally certified in executing blade-free robotic Femtosecond laser techniques at the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) in Stockholm.

Research & Publications

Here are the professional Research Papers, Publications & Scientific Presentations points for Dr. Niteen Dedhia, structured to highlight his clinical contributions for his new website:

• ASCRS International Presentation (Seattle, USA – 1999): Presented a groundbreaking clinical research paper on “”Simultaneous Bilateral Cataract Surgery by Phacoemulsification”” at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
• Myopic LASIK Research (Orlando, USA – 1999): Authored and presented a scientific paper titled “”Results of LASIK for Mild and Moderate Myopia”” at the co-joined American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) meeting.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology Contributions (USA): Published research on “”Anisometropic Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) in Children””, introducing refined workflows for treating refractive variances in young patients.
• Cornea & Refractive Leadership Panels (Mumbai – 2013): Presented critical case studies and clinical methodologies on modern laser vision corrections at the International Cornea and Refractive Surgery Conference alongside faculty from Harvard Medical School.
• Pioneering Clinical Case Studies: Continues to contribute clinical outcome data regarding advanced technologies like ELITA SILK, WaveLight Plus InnovEyes, and Phakic IOLs (ICL), mapping out high-predictability frameworks for custom laser corrections.
• National & International Ophthalmic Journals: Features multiple research papers and peer-reviewed clinical reviews across noted ophthalmic journals focusing on micro-incision phacoemulsification and advanced ocular diagnostics.

Achievements

Academic Credentials

• M.S. (Ophthalmology): Master of Surgery degree awarded by the University of Bombay (1987).
• D.O.M.S. (Bom): Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery earned in 1985.
• M.B.B.S.: Completed standard undergraduate medical degrees from TNMC & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai (1983).

Global Fellowships

• Laser Refractive Training: Studied laser mechanics under pioneering surgeons Dr. Michael Knorz (Germany) and Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez (Colombia) in 1996.
• LPhacoemulsification Training: Completed core microsurgery fellowships in Bonn, West Germany (1992) and advanced foldable lens deployment in Hong Kong (1994).
• LAdvanced Ocular Systems: Completed an instructional curriculum in automated ring segments (USA, 2005) and a Scleral Contact Lens Fellowship at the Boston Foundation for Sight.

Clinical Innovations

• India’s First Phakic IOL: Pioneered the nation’s first-ever Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery to permanently correct extreme Myopia.
• India’s First 3D Cataract Surgery: Conducted the country’s first heads-up digital cataract extraction using an automated robotic visualization platform.
• Mumbai’s First Injection-Free Cataracts: Introduced topical, drop-based anesthesia to remove the clinical need for injections, stitches, or post-operative eye patches.
• Western India’s First M22 OPT/IPL: Brought advanced Intense Pulsed Light technology to Mumbai to treat chronic Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (severe dry eye).

Core Surgical Expertise

• Refractive Vision Correction: High-volume execution of custom, blade-free Femtosecond LASIK, Contoura Vision, and next-generation ELITA SILK workflows.
• Premium Intraocular Lenses: Customized clinical planning and implantation of premium Trifocal, Multifocal, Toric, and EDoF lens systems.
• Corneal Tissue Reconstruction: Specializes in full-thickness or lamellar corneal transplantations and automated Intacs laser ring placements for Keratoconus.

Milestones & Leadership

• Enterprise Growth: Founded Ojas Eye Hospital in January 1987, scaling it into a multi-branch network across Bandra, Kandivali, and Juhu.
• Fraternity Leadership: Elected and served an elite organizational tenure as the President of the Bombay Ophthalmic Association (BOA) from 2012–2013.
• Socio-Economic Impact: Formed the Smt. Naliniben Chhaganlal Dedhia Charitable Eye Institute and a rural Mobile Eye Van Clinic to provide non-profit surgical care to underprivileged lakhs.

Awards and Recognitions

Academic & Surgical Awards

• First Prize for Scientific Presentation (BOA, 1997): Conferred the top honors by the Bombay Ophthalmologists’ Association for his groundbreaking paper on “”Phacoemulsification in Subluxated Cataract””.
• Lioness Club Recognition Award: Presented a special Certificate of Appreciation by the Lioness Club of Khar, Mumbai, for exceptional social service in providing free cataract surgeries to the underprivileged.

Institutional Quality Accreditations

• NABH Accredited Center of Excellence: Ojas Eye Hospital is among the premier eye care institutes in India to achieve and sustain full National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) status, certifying elite compliance with strict international patient safety protocols.
• ISO Quality Management Certification: The surgical facility maintains comprehensive ISO standards for maintaining world-class medical equipment and stellar precision-care diagnostics.

Elite Fraternity Recognitions

• President, Bombay Ophthalmic Association (2012–2013): Elected as the head of Mumbai’s apex ophthalmic body, serving a celebrated leadership tenure within the medical community.
• Global Key Opinion Leader (KOL): Formally recognized by international laser manufacturers and research groups as a trusted key panelist and guest faculty for national and international surgical update forums.