Here is what you need to know about your Glaucoma Teleconsultation with Dr Shibal Bhartiya. You have glaucoma reports in your hand and questions in your head. Your doctor is in another city. Or the waiting time is too long. Or you simply want a second opinion from a specialist you trust, without travelling to Gurgaon.
That is exactly what teleconsultation is for. 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.
Known for her structured approach to glaucoma risk assessment and progression analysis, Dr Shibal Bhartiya provides trusted second opinions for patients seeking clarity before major treatment decisions.
What Is a Glaucoma Teleconsultation?
A glaucoma teleconsultation is a structured video consultation with Dr Shibal Bhartiya. You share your reports in advance. Dr Bhartiya reviews them carefully before the appointment. You speak directly, not to an assistant, not to a resident, and leave with clear answers.
It is not a substitute for a full in-person examination in every case. But for a large number of glaucoma patients, it is the most efficient, thoughtful way to get specialist input, especially when distance, time, or mobility make travel difficult.
Who Is Teleconsultation Right For?
Teleconsultation works well for a specific group of patients. It is not for everyone, and Dr Bhartiya will say so clearly when an in-person visit is necessary.
Teleconsultation is appropriate for:
Patients outside Gurgaon and Delhi NCR who need a glaucoma second opinion before deciding whether to travel. Patients in other Indian cities, who are being managed locally and want specialist review. NRI and international patients managing glaucoma in India while living abroad, or seeking a trusted opinion before visiting India.
Patients with early or stable glaucoma who need periodic specialist review between in-person visits. Patients who have received a diagnosis they do not fully understand and need a clear, unhurried explanation. Family members of glaucoma patients who want to understand risk and whether screening is needed.
Patients who have been told surgery is necessary and want an independent opinion before proceeding. Patients with ocular hypertension or glaucoma suspect status who want risk stratification explained clearly. Patients on long-term glaucoma drops who want their treatment reviewed without changing their current doctor.
What Teleconsultation Cannot Replace
Honesty matters here.
Some assessments require physical examination and cannot be done remotely. A teleconsultation cannot measure your eye pressure, examine your optic nerve directly, perform gonioscopy, or conduct a visual field test. If your situation requires these — for example, if you have never had a full baseline assessment, or if a treatment decision depends on findings that are not yet documented — Dr Bhartiya will tell you directly and recommend an in-person visit.
A teleconsultation is most powerful when you have reports to share. Without any prior investigation, the consultation can still orient you and help you understand what tests are needed next — but its depth depends on the quality of data available.
What Happens in a Teleconsultation
The consultation follows a clear structure.
Step 1: Submit your reports Upload your OCT scans, visual field reports, optic nerve photos, eye pressure records, corneal thickness measurements, and current prescriptions through the second opinion form. Old reports are valuable — glaucoma diagnosis depends on trends over time, not single results.
Step 2: Pre-consultation review Dr Bhartiya reviews your reports before the appointment. This is not a cursory look. She reads the OCT trends, the visual field pattern, the pressure history, and the clinical notes. She comes to the call prepared.
Step 3: The consultation The video call typically runs 30 to 45 minutes. You will discuss your history, your concerns, and your questions. Dr Bhartiya will explain what your reports show, what they mean for your long-term vision risk, and what the right management approach is.
Step 4: Written summary A structured summary of the consultation is provided. This includes the key findings from your reports, the risk assessment, and the recommended management plan. You can share this with your local doctor.
What You Will Get from the Consultation
You will leave the consultation knowing:
What your diagnosis actually means — in plain language, not medical shorthand. Whether your current treatment is appropriate for your risk level. What your target eye pressure should be and whether it is being achieved. Whether your glaucoma is progressing, stable, or borderline. What tests you need next and how often. Whether the treatment being recommended — drops, laser, or surgery — is appropriate for your stage of disease. Whether an in-person visit to Gurgaon is necessary, and if so, why.
Reports to Share Before Your Teleconsultation
Please share as many of the following as you have. Do not delay booking because you feel your reports are incomplete. Come with what you have.
OCT scan reports — both eyes, all available dates. Visual field reports — both eyes, all available dates. Optic nerve photographs if available. Eye pressure readings with dates. Corneal thickness (pachymetry) if done. Gonioscopy report if done. Current eye drop prescriptions and how long you have been using them. Previous prescriptions you have stopped. Any systemic medications — especially steroids in any form. Medical history including diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, and migraine.
Patients Dr Bhartiya Sees via Teleconsultation
Patients across India Teleconsultation removes geography as a barrier to specialist care. Those from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities — where glaucoma subspecialists are not always available — benefit most. A patient in Patna, Lucknow, Bhopal, or Coimbatore can access the same quality of specialist review as a patient in Gurgaon.
NRI and international patients Many Indians living abroad carry a glaucoma diagnosis from India. Managing it across borders is complicated. A teleconsultation with a specialist who understands the Indian clinical context — the disease patterns, the medications available, the surgical options — is often the most useful bridge between home and abroad.
Patients planning to travel to Gurgaon A teleconsultation before an in-person visit helps focus the appointment. Reports are reviewed in advance. The in-person examination is used for what only physical examination can achieve — not for repeating explanations that could have happened remotely.
Working with Your Local Doctor
A teleconsultation does not replace your local ophthalmologist. It supports them.
Dr Bhartiya’s approach is to work in partnership with the doctor who sees you regularly. The written consultation summary is designed to be shared. If your local doctor wants to discuss the findings, that conversation is welcome.
Good glaucoma care is a collaboration — between patient, local doctor, and specialist. Teleconsultation makes that collaboration possible across distance.
Languages
Dr Bhartiya speaks fluent English, Hindi, and Urdu. She can understand Bangla, Assamese, and some Arabic and Spanish. French is also available. Consultations can be conducted in whichever language you are most comfortable with.
How to Book a Glaucoma Teleconsultation
Step 1: Fill the second opinion form and upload your available reports.
Step 2: Call or WhatsApp +91 88826 38735 to confirm an appointment time.
Step 3: Join the video call at the scheduled time. The link will be shared in advance.
Appointments are available on weekdays. International time zones can be accommodated — please mention your time zone when booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Glaucoma Teleconsultation
Can a glaucoma consultation really be done online?
Yes, for many patients. A teleconsultation cannot replace physical examination — it cannot measure eye pressure, perform gonioscopy, or conduct a visual field test in the room. But for report review, risk stratification, second opinions, and treatment planning based on existing investigations, a teleconsultation with a prepared specialist is highly effective.
What reports do I need before booking?
Share whatever you have — OCT scans, visual field reports, eye pressure records, prescriptions. Older reports are particularly useful. If you have no reports at all, a teleconsultation can still help orient you and clarify what investigations you need next.
Is a teleconsultation as good as seeing the doctor in person?
For report review and second opinions, the quality of analysis is equivalent. For patients who need examination findings — such as those considering surgery, or those with no prior investigations — an in-person visit will be recommended. Dr Bhartiya is clear about this distinction.
I live outside India. Can I still book a teleconsultation?
Yes. Many NRI patients use teleconsultation to manage their glaucoma care across borders or to prepare for an in-person visit during a trip to India. International time zones are accommodated.
Will I receive a written summary after the consultation?
Yes. A structured written summary covering the report findings, risk assessment, and recommended management plan is provided after the consultation. This can be shared with your local doctor.
What if I need an in-person visit after the teleconsultation?
Dr Bhartiya will tell you directly if an in-person examination is necessary and what specifically needs to be assessed. For patients who then travel to Gurgaon, the prior teleconsultation makes the in-person appointment significantly more focused and efficient.
Can I book a teleconsultation just for reassurance?
Absolutely. Many patients book simply because they are worried about their diagnosis or their test results. Clarity and reassurance are entirely valid reasons to consult. If the conclusion is that you are fine and nothing has changed, that is a valuable outcome.
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. She is also the Program Director for Community Outreach & Wellness; and for the Marengo Asia International Institute of Neuro and Spine,. 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.
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