Dr. Deepali Singhal
Cataract (adult & pediatric), Refractive LASIK Surgery, Cornea, and Ocular Surface Specialist
Director & Co-Founder
AcktivVision Eye Care:
Super-Speciality Eye Hospitals
Credentials:
MBBS, MD Ophthalmology (Gold Medalist, AIIMS New Delhi)
DNB, MRCSEd (UK), FICO Cornea (UK)
Fellowship in Refractive Surgery (Greece)
Clinical Expertise
Cataract Surgery
Performed over 15,000 cataract surgeries, including 5,000+ premium IOL procedures (multifocal and toric lenses) with exceptional visual outcomes.
Expert in advanced techniques such as Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery and managing complex cases like subluxated and traumatic cataracts. Additionally, she has vast experience in pediatric cataract surgery, ensuring precise care and excellent outcomes for young patients.
Refractive Surgery
Successfully completed 5,000+ LASIK, SMILE, PRK, and ICL surgeries with remarkable precision and outcomes.
Trained under Prof. Pallikaris, the Father of LASIK, during her fellowship at VEIC, University of Crete, Greece, gaining expertise in topography-guided treatments and managing keratoconus and irregular corneas.
Ocular Trauma or Injury
Extensive experience in managing eye injuries, including corneal perforations and chemical injuries, with advanced treatments such as AMT and stem cell transplant (SLET).
Corneal Transplant
Performed over 500 corneal transplants, utilizing penetrating keratoplasties and advanced lamellar techniques (DALK, DSEK, DMEK) to address complex corneal conditions.
Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disorders
Specialized in treating severe dry eye.
Experienced in amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) for complex ocular surface disorders.
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Cataract surgeries: Phacoemulsification, SICS, ECCE
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Laser Assisted cataract surgery
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Paediatric cataract surgery
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Complicated cataract surgery: subluxated/ traumatic cataract
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Refractive surgeries: LASIK, PRK, ICL, CONTOURA, Topo-guided PRK
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Scleral Fixation of IOL (SFIOL) and Glued IOL
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Limbal Stem Cell Transplant (SLET)
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Ocular Surface procedures (AMG, MMG)
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Pterygium excision with auto-conjunctival graft
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Ocular trauma & emergencies: Corneal perforation repair
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Fibrin glue and cyanoacrylate glue applications
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Corneal collagen cross linking in keratoconus
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ND-YAG laser capsulotomy and iridotomy
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Corneal disease management
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Corneal transplant surgeries (Penetrating and lamellar transplants)
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Contributed to more than 60 international and national scientific publications and book chapters.
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Reviewed articles for leading journals in the fields of Cornea, Lens, and Refractive Surgery.
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Presented work at numerous national and international conferences, earning recognition for her research and clinical insights.
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Associate Editor for DOS Journal and Kerasight, the official journal of the Indian Society of Cornea and Kerato-Refractive Surgeons.
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Life member of several esteemed societies, including:
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All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
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Indian Society of Cornea and Kerato-Refractive Surgeons (ISCKRS)
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Corneal Society of India (CSI)
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Bombay Ophthalmological Association (BOA)
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Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS)
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Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society (MOS)
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Dr. Bodhraj Sabharwal Medal (2016): Best postgraduate student in Ophthalmology, AIIMS, New Delhi.
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First Prize in Ophthalmic Photography (2019): Awarded by AIOS for World Sight Day.
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Best E-Poster Award (2017): Presented at the 68th Annual DOS Conference (DOSCON).
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IJO Certificate of Merit (2020): Co-author of an award-winning paper in the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology.
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Dr. IM Sahu Award for Best Paper in Cornea (2022): Presented at OSCON for groundbreaking work on corneal perforation treatment.
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1st Prize E-Poster (Cataract, 2022): Recognized for a comparative study on post-phacoemulsification inflammation and macular edema.
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3rd Prize in Surgical Video Competition (2023): Presented by IIRSI & YOSI for “Subluxated Pediatric Lens Surgery.”
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Trifocal and EDOF IOLs: A New Era of Multifocal IOLs. Dos Times, Jan-Feb 2022
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Surgical Technique of Tenon Patch Graft in Corneal Fistula and Perforations. Dos Times, Jul-Aug 2022
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Filamentary Keratitis. Dos Times, May-Jun 2020
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Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. Dos Times, Mar-Apr 2020
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Rocklatan (Netarsudil & Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution): What’s New. Dos Times, Sept-Oct 2019
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Fungal Keratitis. Dos Times, Sept-Oct 2019
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Half-in-Half Out Nucleus in HMSC. Dos Times, Sept-Oct 2019
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Management of Dry Eye. Dos Times, Mar 2015
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Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography in Corneal Surgeries. Dos Times, Sept-Oct 2017
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Misty Phacoemulsification. Video abstract presented at AAO 2018
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Riboflavin and Types of Corneal Collagen Cross-linking. Kerasight, Jan-Mar 2018
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Optical Biometry. Kerasight, Jan-Mar 2018
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Contributed to AIOS Guidelines of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (AIOS Workshop, Jul 2017)
Publications: (Non-Indexed)
Publications: Books
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Traumatic Cataract, in Ophthalmology Clinics for Post Graduates (Ed-1), Jaypee Brothers
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Contributed to Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 2015, JP Medical Ltd
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Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty in Complex Situations in Mastering DALK by Dr. Soosan Jacob
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Aberrometers in Ophthalmology Clinics for Post Graduates (Ed-2), Jaypee Brothers
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Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography in Ophthalmology Clinics for Post Graduates (Ed-2), Jaypee Brothers
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Intraocular Lens Master in Ophthalmology Clinics for Post Graduates (Ed-2), Jaypee Brothers
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Lenstar in Ophthalmology Clinics for Post Graduates (Ed-2), Jaypee Brothers
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Dr. Deepali Singhal, a distinguished ophthalmologist with over 10 years of experience, has a remarkable track record in advanced eye care. She has successfully performed more than 15,000 cataract surgeries and over 5,000 LASIK procedures with exceptional outcomes. Dr. Singhal specializes in managing complex ocular conditions and has collaborated with esteemed experts in refractive surgery.
She holds an MD in Ophthalmology and completed a three-year Senior Residency at the prestigious Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, with a focus on Cornea, Refractive Surgery, Cataract (Pediatric and Adult), and Ocular Surface Disorders. Her dedication to excellence earned her the Dr. Bodhraj Sabharwal Gold Medal for Best Postgraduate Student in Ophthalmology at AIIMS in 2016.
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