Normal Tension Glaucoma is a type of glaucoma in which optic nerve damage occurs even when eye pressure (IOP) is within the normal range.
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Dr Shibal Bhartiya is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist in Gurgaon. She also sees dry eye, neuro-ophthalmic problems, children’s eye conditions and second opinions.
Eye Care Services in Gurgaon: Glaucoma, Second Opinions, Neuro-ophthalmology, Dry Eye and More
Dr Shibal Bhartiya is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and Mayo Clinic Research Collaborator with over 25 years of experience. She is Clinical Director of Ophthalmology at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram.
Every visit follows the same plan. She examines carefully, explains clearly and recommends only what your eyes need. You leave knowing what you have, what it means and what happens next. Over 1,700 patients have rated her five stars on Google.
Glaucoma Care in Gurgaon
Most glaucoma patients arrive in one of two ways. Some are newly diagnosed and unsure what to do. Others have used drops for years and wonder if they are working. Both are good reasons to book.
Diagnosis and Testing
Glaucoma is a diagnosis built from several tests read together. A full evaluation covers:
- Visual field testing and perimetry, explained in plain language
- Optic nerve and retinal nerve fibre layer imaging with OCT
- Corneal thickness (pachymetry)
- Eye pressure measurement by Goldmann applanation, including 24-hour pressure patterns
- Gonioscopy to check the drainage angle
- Glaucoma screening and family risk assessment
Dr Bhartiya will also help you understand your own test results.
Types of Glaucoma She Sees
- Normal tension glaucoma, where nerve damage occurs despite normal pressure
- Narrow angle glaucoma and angle closure
- Steroid induced glaucoma
- Cataract and glaucoma together
- Glaucoma that keeps progressing despite treatment
Treatment Planning
Not every patient needs the same pressure target. Dr Bhartiya sets a target eye pressure for you, based on your stage, age and rate of change. She then compares options:
- Eye drops, including preservative free options in India
- Glaucoma laser: selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI)
- Glaucoma surgery: trabeculectomy, MIGS and drainage devices
She advises surgery only when it protects your vision better than the alternatives.
Living With Glaucoma
A long-term diagnosis weighs on people. Dr Bhartiya offers counselling and practical coping support, and she helps with quality of life concerns.
Second Opinions
Many patients come after a diagnosis elsewhere. They may doubt a surgery advice, a progression claim or a long drop regimen. A second opinion is a normal part of good care.
- Glaucoma second opinion: Dr Bhartiya uses her own L.I.F.T.S.™ framework. It ends in one clear verdict: observe, refine or escalate.
- Dry eye second opinion: she uses the C.L.E.A.R.™ framework to find the root cause.
- Second opinion before eye surgery: cataract, glaucoma or refractive.
- Second opinion for unexplained vision changes.
You can upload your reports in advance. She reads them before you arrive. Read more about glaucoma second opinions in Gurgaon.
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Some eye symptoms start in the brain or the optic nerve. Dr Bhartiya is a fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist and sees these problems directly. Read about her neuro-ophthalmology practice.
- Double vision (diplopia)
- Optic neuritis, papilloedema and ischaemic optic neuropathy
- Transient or unexplained vision loss
- Visual field defects with no clear eye cause
Sudden vision loss needs same-day care. Do not wait for an appointment.
Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease
Many people are told their eyes look normal when the surface is the problem. Dr Bhartiya looks for the cause, not just the symptom.
- Dry eye evaluation and treatment
- Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
- Eye strain from screens
- Eye allergy, including itching, redness and watering
- Uveitis and eye inflammation linked to rheumatological disease
- Dry eye after glaucoma drops, see burning eyes since starting glaucoma drops
- Autologous serum eyedrops for severe dry eye, TEN, SJS, persistent epithelial defects
Children’s Eye Care
Children rarely complain about vision. They adapt. A missed refractive error or lazy eye can affect school, confidence and development.
- Children’s eye examination, including refraction and glasses
- Myopia control to slow worsening short-sightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia) treatment, including patching
- Squint (strabismus) in children and adults
General Eye Care for Adults
- Eye examination with refraction, retina and optic nerve check
- Dilated retina check, including diabetic eye disease
- Age-related macular degeneration monitoring
- Cataract evaluation and surgery counselling
- LASIK and ICL suitability, with unbiased advice on whether to proceed
Eye Checks Before GLP-1 Medicines
People starting Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro sometimes ask about eye safety. Dr Bhartiya offers an eye evaluation before and during treatment. She has published a systematic review on GLP-1 agonists and the eye. Read the plain language summary.
Who Should See Dr Bhartiya
You may be a good fit if you have glaucoma or suspect it. You may also want her if you need a second opinion, have an unexplained neuro-ophthalmic symptom, or have dry eye that will not settle. Read who should see her, what she does and what she does not do.
What Happens at Your First Visit
A full glaucoma evaluation, with visual fields and imaging, takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Plan your day around it. Read what happens during a glaucoma consultation and what to bring.
Teleconsultation
Patients outside Gurgaon and Faridabad can consult online. Share your reports first. Dr Bhartiya will also work with your local eye doctor, so your care stays close to home.
Where to Find Us
Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram
Golf Course Extension Road, Sushant Lok II, Sector 56, Gurugram 122011
Appointments: +91 88826 38735 | 1800 309 4444 | +91 98187 00269
Full contact details and directions
Not Sure What You Need? Start With Your Reports.
Tell us what your eyes have been through. Upload your reports, and Dr Bhartiya will tell you what to do next. A second opinion is not a sign of distrust. It is good medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see Dr Bhartiya?
No. You can book directly on +91 88826 38735. A referral is welcome but not required.
Can I get a second opinion if I already have a diagnosis?
Yes. It is one of the most common reasons patients come. Bring your reports, scans and prescriptions. You can also upload them in advance.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your old prescriptions, your glasses and any eye drop bottles you use. Add all scans and reports. The full checklist is on the What to Bring page.
How long does a glaucoma evaluation take?
Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours. This includes visual fields and imaging.
Is teleconsultation available?
Yes, for patients outside Gurgaon and Faridabad. Read about teleconsultation or call to arrange one.
Does Dr Bhartiya treat children?
Yes. She sees children for eye exams, allergies, squint, lazy eye and myopia control.
Does she only give second opinions, or does she treat too?
Both. You can come for an opinion alone and return to your own doctor. You can also stay under her care for ongoing treatment.
I am on Ozempic or another GLP-1 medicine. Should I have my eyes checked?
Research links GLP-1 medicines to retinal and optic nerve changes in some patients. The risk is small, but an eye check gives you a baseline. Read the published research.
About Dr Shibal Bhartiya
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. She is also the Program Director for Community Outreach & Wellness; and for the Marengo Asia International Institute of Neuro and Spine.
Dr Bhartiya has published peer-reviewed research onglaucoma management, examining how treatment decisions should balance medical evidence, patient preferences, and long-term vision outcomes. She is also a committed patient advocate and mainstream medical columnist, translating complex ophthalmic evidence into actionable public health insights across leading national platforms including NDTV and OnlyMyHealth
Dr Bhartiya is the 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). Her 200+ publications, including 90+ PubMed-indexed publications and 28 edited textbooks span glaucoma biology, surgical outcomes, health equity, and emerging diagnostics.
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Last Reviewed: November 2026
For patients who live elsewhere, Dr Bhartiya is happy to work in partnership with your local eye doctor to guide and support your care over time.
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