Training & Credentials

Dr Shibal Bhartiya is one of the best glaucoma specialists in Gurgaon, India. Her glaucoma training spans some of the world’s most respected institutions:

Fellowship Training

• Clinical Research Fellowship in Glaucoma, University of Geneva, Switzerland (Clinique d’Ophtalmologie, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève). She was also enrolled for a Doctorat en Medicin at the University.
• Senior Clinical Research Associate, Cornea and Glaucoma Services, Dr R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi.

Current Research

• Research Collaborator, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA (from September 2024)
• Active clinical trials in glaucoma medication adherence, Quality of life, lifestyle determinants of disease, IOP monitoring, community-based glaucoma screening and surgical outcomes
• Collaborations in research with glaucoma specialists from over 20 countries across the globe

Academic Leadership

• Editor in Chief, Clinical and Experimental Vision and Eye Research
• Editor in Chief, Ocular Research Journal
• Executive Editor, Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice
• Member, Associate Advisory Committee, International Society of Glaucoma Surgery
• Member, Delhi Ophthalmic Society International Advisory Sub-Committee

Publications

• Peer-reviewed research indexed on PubMed and Google Scholar, including published work on the ethics of glaucoma practice and long-term management decision-making
• Multiple best paper awards at international glaucoma congresses (APAO, Asia Pacific Glaucoma Congress, International Society for Glaucoma Surgery)
• Edited more than 20 textbooks on glaucoma, and ophthalmology; and contributed chapters to more than 20 other textbooks

Full list of publications can be accessed here

Glaucoma Conditions Treated

Dr Bhartiya, best glaucoma specialist in Gurgaon, manages the full spectrum of glaucoma- from the earliest suspicion of disease to advanced and complex cases:

Glaucoma Suspects & Early Disease

• Ocular hypertension: raised eye pressure without damage
• Glaucoma suspects: borderline optic nerve or field findings
• Family history of glaucoma: risk assessment and monitoring
• Secondary glaucomas, Pigment dispersion syndrome, Pseudoexfoliation
• Normal tension glaucoma: normal eye pressure with damage

Established Glaucoma

• Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)
• Normal-tension glaucoma, where pressure is normal but damage occurs
• Primary angle-closure glaucoma and angle-closure suspects
• Secondary glaucomas: following trauma, retinal surgery, corneal transplant (keratoplasty), steroid use, uveitis, or other conditions

Complex & Advanced Glaucoma

• Advanced glaucoma with significant field loss
• Glaucoma following cataract surgery
• Failed prior glaucoma surgery: revision and tube shunts
• Neovascular glaucoma

Neuro-Ophthalmology & Glaucoma Overlap

• Optic nerve evaluation in neurological conditions
• Distinguishing glaucoma from other causes of optic neuropathy
• Normal-tension glaucoma with vascular or neurological components

How Glaucoma Care Works Here

Glaucoma management is not a single event. It is a long-term relationship between a patient and a specialist who understands the full arc of their disease.

1. Comprehensive First Assessment

The first consultation includes a detailed history, careful optic nerve evaluation, review of all available reports, and a full risk assessment. We do not rush this appointment.

2. Test Interpretation: Not Just Repetition

OCT scans, visual fields, eye pressure readings, and corneal thickness measurements are interpreted in context, not in isolation. Single test results can mislead. Patterns over time reveal the truth.

3. Risk Stratification

Two patients with the same eye pressure can have very different lifetime risk. We assess your individual risk based on optic nerve structure, field changes, age, family history, systemic health, and rate of progression.

4. Target Pressure: Individual, Not Generic

Your target eye pressure is specific to you: based on your optic nerve health, how fast your disease is progressing, your age, and how much vision you need to protect. It is not a fixed number. It evolves.

5. Treatment Explained Clearly

Whether the recommendation is observation, eye drops, laser, MIGS, or conventional surgery; the reasoning is explained fully. You will understand why a treatment is being recommended, what happens if you choose differently, and what the long-term plan looks like.

6. Long-Term Follow-Up Plan

At the end of every consultation, you will know: how often to return, what tests to repeat, what symptoms to watch for, and what progression would mean for your treatment.

Treatment Options: Full Spectrum

Medical Management

• Evidence-based prescribing of the right drop, at the right time, for the right patient
• Monitoring for side effects and compliance challenges
• Combination therapy when single agents are insufficient
• Fixed-dose combinations to reduce drop burden

Laser Treatment

• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): often as first-line treatment, or an adjunct, reducing dependence on drops
• Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI): for angle closure and prevention
• YAG capsulotomy when relevant

Surgical Management

• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): for mild to moderate disease, often combined with cataract surgery
• Trabeculectomy: the gold standard filtration surgery for moderate to advanced glaucoma
• Tube shunts and drainage devices: for complex and refractory cases
• Revision surgery and bleb rescue: when prior procedures have failed

Surgery is never the first answer. But when it is needed, it is performed with precision and explained fully in advance.

Who Should See a Glaucoma Specialist in Gurgaon

You should consider a glaucoma specialist if:

• You have been told you may have glaucoma, or are a glaucoma suspect
• You have a family history of glaucoma
• Your eye pressure has been found to be elevated
• You are over 40 with risk factors like myopia, diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disease
• Your optic nerve looks different on a routine exam
• You have been on glaucoma drops for years without a thorough review
• You are approaching a decision about glaucoma surgery and want full clarity
• You want a second opinion on your diagnosis, test results, or treatment plan

Many patients come simply because something does not feel clear. That is reason enough.

Serving Gurgaon and Across Delhi NCR

Dr Bhartiya’s clinic is located at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Golf Course Extension Road, Sector 56, Gurugram, easily accessible from across Delhi NCR.

Patients travel from South Delhi, Faridabad, Noida, Dwarka, Vasant Kunj, and Greater Noida for specialist glaucoma consultations. For patients who live further away or are unable to travel, teleconsultation is available for initial review of reports and structured follow-up.

With over 1,500 five-star Google reviews, and an overall five star rating, patients consistently praise the attentive, compassionate care they receive, describing a doctor who truly listens and takes the time to understand their concerns. Every consultation is marked by thorough, easy-to-understand explanations. Patients leave not just with a diagnosis, but with a clear picture of their condition and the path forward. It’s the warmth, kindness, and genuine dedication to each individual that has made Dr Shibal Bhartiya the most trusted glaucoma specialist in Gurgaon.

Address: Marengo Asia Hospitals, Golf Course Extension Road, Sector 56, Gurugram, Haryana

Phone: +91 88826 38735 | +91 98187 00269

Website: www.drshibalbhartiya.com

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.

Available on Pubmed and Google Scholar

Already Have a Diagnosis? Consider a Second Opinion

If you have already been diagnosed with glaucoma, or told you are a glaucoma suspect, and something does not feel clear, a structured second opinion may help.

A second opinion is not about doubting your current doctor. It is about protecting a decision that will affect your vision for decades.

→ Visit: drshibalbhartiya.com/glaucoma-second-opinion-gurgaon/

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and a glaucoma specialist?

An ophthalmologist is trained in the full scope of eye care. A glaucoma specialist has completed additional fellowship training focused specifically on glaucoma: its diagnosis, progression risk, and management across every stage. For complex, borderline, or long-term glaucoma cases, subspecialist care makes a meaningful difference.

2. How do I know if I need a glaucoma specialist or a routine eye check?

If you have been told your eye pressure is high, your optic nerve looks suspicious, you have a family history of glaucoma, or you have already been diagnosed, a glaucoma specialist is appropriate. Routine eye checks are not designed to detect early glaucoma reliably.

3. Can glaucoma be cured?

Glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can be effectively controlled. With the right treatment and consistent follow-up, most patients with glaucoma maintain good functional vision for life. The goal is not cure but protection of the optic nerve over the long arc of life.

4. Is glaucoma hereditary?

Yes. Having a first-degree relative with glaucoma significantly increases your risk. If a parent or sibling has been diagnosed, a screening evaluation by a glaucoma specialist is recommended — even if you have no symptoms.

5. My vision is normal. Do I still need to worry about glaucoma?

Yes. This is one of the most important misconceptions about glaucoma. Central vision, what you use to read the eye chart, is often preserved until late in the disease. Peripheral vision is lost first, and patients adapt without realising. A glaucoma evaluation tests the optic nerve and visual field, not just visual acuity.

6. I was told to ‘watch and wait.’ Is that appropriate?

Sometimes observation is the right decision, but it should be based on careful risk assessment, not uncertainty. If you are not sure why observation was recommended, or how long to wait and what to watch for, a second opinion consultation can clarify this.

7. Does cataract surgery protect against glaucoma?

Cataract surgery can modestly lower eye pressure, particularly in angle-closure glaucoma. However, it does not cure or prevent glaucoma, and glaucoma monitoring must continue after cataract surgery.

8. What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please bring all previous eye reports including OCT scans, visual field reports, optic nerve photos, eye pressure records, and your current prescriptions. Old reports are particularly valuable as glaucoma diagnosis depends on trends over time. If you do not have reports, come anyway, we can begin assessment from scratch.

A Note on How I Think About Glaucoma Care

Glaucoma rewards early, consistent, careful management, not dramatic late intervention. Most patients who lose vision from glaucoma were doing everything they were told. They were simply diagnosed too late or monitored incorrectly.

My focus is on finding glaucoma early, explaining it clearly, treating it precisely, and following it carefully over time. This is quiet work. But it saves vision.

If you are in Gurgaon or anywhere across Delhi NCR and are looking for a glaucoma specialist who combines international training, research-level expertise, and genuinely patient-centred care, I would be glad to help.

My approach focuses on identifying risk before damage is irreversible, simplifying treatment decisions, and protecting vision long-term. Emphasis is on early detection, risk assessment, and continuity of care

Note: I speak fluent English, Hindi, Urdu and French. I can understand Bangla, Assamese, as well as some Arabic and Spanish. The hospital has interpreters on call, if needed, at no cost to the patient.

Book a Glaucoma Consultation → Call +91 88826 38735 or visit drshibalbhartiya.com

Dr Shibal Bhartiya | Clinical Director, Ophthalmology | Marengo Asia Hospitals, Sector 56, Gurugram

Registration No: HN-15650 | Fellowship: University of Geneva, Switzerland & AIIMS, New Delhi | Research Collaborator: Mayo Clinic, USA