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Dr. Athiya Agarwal is a senior Consultant and Director at Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Chennai, with over three decades of experience in anterior segment diseases, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and corneal transplantation. Renowned for her surgical expertise and dedication to patient care, she has played a significant role in advancing modern ophthalmic techniques while mentoring generations of eye surgeons.
Following her medical education in Chennai and postgraduate training in ophthalmology, Dr. Athiya further refined her clinical expertise through advanced training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, and the University of Maryland, USA. She has extensive experience in advanced cataract surgery, Glued IOL procedures, and Pre-Descemet’s Endothelial Keratoplasty (PDEK), contributing to improved surgical outcomes for patients with complex eye conditions.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Athiya is an accomplished educator, author, and humanitarian. She has co-authored numerous ophthalmology books, regularly serves as international faculty at leading ophthalmic conferences, and has dedicated her career to community eye care through large-scale outreach programmes aimed at preventing avoidable blindness.
Dr. Athiya Agarwal is a senior Consultant and Director at Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Chennai, with over three decades of experience in anterior segment diseases, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and corneal transplantation. Renowned for her surgical expertise and dedication to patient care, she has played a significant role in advancing modern ophthalmic techniques while mentoring generations of eye surgeons.
Following her medical education in Chennai and postgraduate training in ophthalmology, Dr. Athiya further refined her clinical expertise through advanced training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, and the University of Maryland, USA. She has extensive experience in advanced cataract surgery, Glued IOL procedures, and Pre-Descemet’s Endothelial Keratoplasty (PDEK), contributing to improved surgical outcomes for patients with complex eye conditions.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Athiya is an accomplished educator, author, and humanitarian. She has co-authored numerous ophthalmology books, regularly serves as international faculty at leading ophthalmic conferences, and has dedicated her career to community eye care through large-scale outreach programmes aimed at preventing avoidable blindness.




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Dedicated to advancing anterior segment surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive surgery, and community eye care through innovation, education, and patient-focused treatment.
A key contributor to Glued IOL and PDEK techniques, Dr. Athiya Agarwal has also authored over 63 ophthalmology books and has led large-scale community eye care initiatives benefiting millions.
Director and Consultant at Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital and Secretary General of the Eye Research Centre, Chennai, leading clinical excellence, education, and community outreach initiatives.
With training at Moorefield's Eye Hospital, London and the University of Maryland, USA, Dr. Athiya has brought global expertise to ophthalmic care in India.
Recipient of multiple Best Video Awards at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
Internationally recognised for her contributions to ophthalmic education, surgical innovation, and anterior segment surgery.
Invited faculty member at major national and international ophthalmology conferences.
Honored for the development of the Glued IOL technique and Pre Descemet's Endothelial Keratoplasty (PDEK), advancing corneal transplant surgery worldwide.