Dr. Meenal Kataria with her extensive experience in corneal, refractive, and anterior segment surgeries, brings a strong academic foundation and advanced surgical expertise to the ICARE team.

Dr. Kataria completed her MBBS from Government Medical College, Amritsar (Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab) and her M.S. in Ophthalmology from Goa Medical College and Hospital, Goa University, where she was the university topper. She went on to complete a Long-term Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Daryaganj, New Delhi (2023–2025).

Her clinical training also includes a Short-term Phacoemulsification Program at PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune, and hands-on experience as a Senior Resident at Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa (2021–2022).

Areas of Interest and Expertise

• Corneal and Ocular Surface Disorders

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL)

• Keratoplasty (DSAEK, DALK, PKP)

• Dry Eye and Ocular Trauma Management

• Community Eye Health and Teleophthalmology

Awards & Achievements

• Free Paper Presentation: Telemedicine in Managing Cornea Clinics – Embracing the New Digital India (APAO-AIOC 2025, New Delhi)

• Video & Poster Presentations: APTOS-APOIS 2024, Hong Kong and KERACON 2024, Bengaluru

• Documentary Director: Virtual Vision Care – The Role of Telemedicine in Corneal Care showcased internationally at APTOS-APOIS 2024

• University Topper – M.S. Ophthalmology, Goa University

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS – Government Medical College, Amritsar (Baba Farid University of Health Sciences)

• M.S. Ophthalmology – Goa Medical College and Hospital, Goa University

• Fellowship in Cornea & Refractive Surgery – Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi