Online Glaucoma Consultation with Dr Shibal Bhartiya | Teleconsult from Anywhere in India. You do not need to travel to get expert glaucoma advice. Dr Shibal Bhartiya offers secure online glaucoma consultations for patients across India and internationally. Whether you want a second opinion on a recent diagnosis, guidance on whether your current treatment is working, or expert review of your reports before planning surgery, you can access specialist care from your home.
Glaucoma is a silent disease. It causes no pain. It takes vision gradually. By the time most patients feel something is wrong, significant damage has already occurred. This makes expert, timely advice critical, wherever you live.
Dr Shibal Bhartiya is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and Mayo Clinic Research Collaborator with over 25 years of experience. Her approach focuses on identifying risk before damage is irreversible, simplifying treatment decisions, and protecting vision long-term. Emphasis on early detection, risk assessment, and continuity of care. She is rated 5 stars across 1,500+ patient reviews on Google.
What Is an Online Glaucoma Consultation?
An online consultation is a video or written appointment with Dr Shibal Bhartiya conducted through a secure digital platform.
You share your reports, scans, and history in advance. Dr Bhartiya reviews them in detail. During your appointment, she explains what your test results mean, answers your questions, and gives you a clear plan.
You leave knowing exactly where you stand.
Upload your reports for a structured, independent glaucoma second opinion.
Who Should Book an Online Glaucoma Consultation?
You have been recently diagnosed with glaucoma
A new glaucoma diagnosis raises many questions. Is the damage serious? Do you need drops immediately? Is surgery being recommended too soon? An expert second opinion helps you make informed decisions without delay.
Your glaucoma is progressing despite treatment
If your visual fields or OCT scans show progression even while on drops, something needs to change. Dr Bhartiya reviews your full clinical picture and identifies whether treatment requires adjustment.
You want a second opinion before glaucoma surgery
Surgery for glaucoma is not always urgent. In some cases it is the right decision early. In others, better medical management can delay or avoid it. A specialist review before any procedure gives you clarity and confidence.
You live outside Gurugram or outside India
Patients from smaller cities, towns, and Indian communities abroad frequently consult Dr Bhartiya online. You receive the same standard of care as an in-person patient at Marengo Asia Hospitals.
Your family member has glaucoma and you want to know your own risk
Glaucoma has a strong genetic component. First-degree relatives of glaucoma patients face a significantly higher lifetime risk. An online consultation can help you understand your risk, what to watch for, and when to start screening.
You are confused by conflicting advice from different doctors
Multiple opinions with different recommendations can be disorienting. Dr Bhartiya reviews your full record and gives you a single, clear clinical perspective backed by evidence and experience.
What to Share Before Your Appointment
Bring the following to your online consultation:
- All recent visual field test reports (Humphrey or Octopus preferred)
- OCT reports (optic nerve head analysis, RNFL thickness)
- Gonioscopy findings if available
- Corneal pachymetry (CCT measurement)
- IOP readings with the device used and time of measurement
- Current medication list including eye drops, dosage, and duration
- Previous surgical or laser history
- Any family history of glaucoma
You do not need all of these. Share what you have. Dr Bhartiya works with whatever clinical information is available.
What Happens During the Consultation?
The appointment typically runs 20 to 30 minutes.
The teleconsult begins with a structured review of your reports. Dr Bhartiya explains what each result means in plain language. She then identifies where damage has occurred, how fast it is progressing, and whether your current treatment is adequate.
She then answers your questions directly. No deflection. No vague reassurance. You receive honest, evidence-based guidance on your specific situation.
After the consultation, a written summary is shared with you. This includes Dr Bhartiya’s clinical impression, recommendations, and any suggested next steps.
Conditions Covered in Online Glaucoma Consultations
Dr Bhartiya offers teleconsultation for the following:
- Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)
- Normal tension glaucoma (NTG)
- Primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG)
- Ocular hypertension (OHT) and elevated eye pressure without confirmed glaucoma
- Pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXG)
- Pigmentary glaucoma
- Secondary glaucomas related to steroid use, trauma, or uveitis
- Glaucoma suspect evaluation
- Post-trabeculectomy and post-tube shunt follow-up review
- Review following selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) or Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI)
Why Patients Choose Dr Shibal Bhartiya for Online Glaucoma Consultations
Dr Bhartiya brings over 25 years of clinical experience in glaucoma. Her training spans AIIMS New Delhi, the University of Geneva, and an ongoing research collaboration with Mayo Clinic. She has authored 28 textbooks and published more than 200 peer-reviewed papers, 90+ indexed on Pubmed. Dr Bhartiya also serves as Executive Editor of the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice.
She is not a general ophthalmologist who also sees glaucoma. Glaucoma is her entire clinical focus.
Patients who consult her online frequently report that their diagnosis became clearer in a single appointment than it had been over months of follow-up elsewhere. Not because their previous doctors were wrong, but because specialist interpretation of glaucoma investigations requires a specific depth of experience.
How to Book Your Online Glaucoma Consultation
Booking takes two minutes.
Call or WhatsApp: +91 88826 38735 Email: Through the contact form on this website Platform: Google Meet, Zoom, or WhatsApp Video, whichever is easiest for you
Once you confirm your appointment, share your reports by WhatsApp or email at least 24 hours before your scheduled time. Dr Bhartiya reviews them before you speak.
FAQs about Teleconsults
Can I consult Dr Bhartiya online if I live outside India?
Yes. Dr Bhartiya consults patients across India and internationally. She sees patients from the Middle East, the UK, the United States, Canada, and Southeast Asia regularly. The appointment is conducted in English or Hindi.
Is an online glaucoma consultation as useful as an in-person visit?
For most clinical questions, yes. Report interpretation, treatment review, second opinion, pre-surgical evaluation, and medication guidance can all be done effectively online. Patients who need imaging or a physical examination are advised to visit in person, with clear guidance on what tests to get locally first.
How do I share my glaucoma reports for the consultation?
Send your scanned reports or photos of your printed reports by WhatsApp to +91 88826 38735 or by email. PDF format is preferred. You can also photograph documents clearly on a flat surface if you do not have digital copies.
Will I receive a written summary after the consultation?
Yes. A written clinical summary is provided after every consultation. This includes Dr Bhartiya’s findings, recommendations, and suggested next steps. You can share this with your treating ophthalmologist. Dr Bhartiya is also happy to discuss your case with your treating eye doctor.
What is the fee for an online consultation?
Please contact the clinic directly for current consultation fees. Fees vary depending on the nature and complexity of the consultation. Dr Bhartiya also offers her services pro bono, and allows you the option of donating to her not-for-profit, Vision Unlimited which works with children in the urban slums of Gurgaon.
Can Dr Bhartiya prescribe medication during an online consultation?
Dr Bhartiya provides clinical guidance and recommendations. Formal prescription issuance follows applicable telemedicine regulations in India. She will advise you clearly on what to do next and how to work with your local doctor if a formal prescription is required outside the country.
How soon can I get an appointment?
Most patients get an appointment within 2 to 5 working days. Urgent consultations are accommodated where possible. Contact the clinic directly to check availability.
Glaucoma does not wait. Neither should you.
If you have reports sitting on your phone that no one has explained clearly, if your treatment feels uncertain, if you have been told you need surgery and want to be sure, this is the consultation that brings clarity.
Read the research articles
This article was written by Dr Shibal Bhartiya, fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and Mayo Clinic Research Collaborator, Clinical Director at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, known for ethical, patient-centred glaucoma care and independent glaucoma second opinions. This article was edited in April 2026.
She has published peer-reviewed research on glaucoma management, examining how treatment decisions should balance medical evidence, patient preferences, and long-term vision outcomes.
As Editor-in-Chief of Clinical and Experimental Vision and Eye Research and Executive Editor of the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice (Pubmed Indexed, official journal of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery), Dr Shibal Bhartiya brings editorial and research depth to every clinical decision. Her 200+ publications, including 90+ PubMed-indexed publications and 28 edited textbooks span glaucoma biology, surgical outcomes, health equity, and emerging diagnostics.
Her work can be accessed on Pubmed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate and ORCID.
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