About Dr. Kavita Rao
Dr. Kavita Rao is one of India’s leading Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgeons with over 20 years of clinical and surgical experience. She has been the Director of Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Services at Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, A unit of Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital for past 16 years. She is known for her precision, patient-centered care, and expertise in handling even the most complex eye conditions. Her bespoke, evidence-based approach ensures optimal results tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Dr. Kavita Rao, D.O, M.S, DNB (Ophthalmology), FACS
- Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgeon
- Director – Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery
- Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Kavita Rao combines international training with a commitment to excellence, making her a trusted name in comprehensive eye care. Her patients benefit from cutting-edge techniques and compassionate care, whether they seek vision correction or treatment for serious eye diseases.
- Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery – Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, USA
- Fellowship in Cornea and Anterior Segment – L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad
- Fellowship in Advanced Cataract Surgery – Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
- Gold Medalist in Ophthalmology – K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai
- Refractive Surgery: Contoura Vision, Femto LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL (Phakic IOL)
- Cataract Surgery: Micro Phaco cataract surgery, Laser Cataract Surgery (FLACS), Premium IOLs (Toric, Multifocal)
- Complex Cataracts: Post-trauma, uveitis, infections
- Corneal Transplants: DALK, DSAEK, DMEK, PK
- Keratoconus Management: Corneal Crosslinking, INTACS, CAIRS, Topo-guided PRK
- Ocular Surface Disorders: Dry eye, Limbal Stem Cell Transplants, Boston Keratoprosthesis (Artificial Cornea)
- Glaucoma: Screening and surgical management
- Performed thousands of successful surgeries, including complex corneal and cataract procedures
- Among the early adopters of sutureless corneal transplants (DMEK/DSEK) in India
- National and international invited speaker at ophthalmology conferences
- Director of Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery at Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital for the past 16 years