Dr. Shikha Gupta — Glaucoma, Refractive & Cataract Specialist
Head of Glaucoma Surgery, IClinix Advanced Eye Care
Dr. Gupta completed her MBBS, MD in Ophthalmology and super-speciality glaucoma training entirely at AIIMS, New Delhi, rising from resident to consultant to Additional Professor of Glaucoma & Cataract services at the Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, a role she held from 2016. After 17 years at AIIMS she now leads glaucoma surgery at IClinix, and founded EyeSetu to bring specialist eye care to patients who find hospital visits hard to manage.
Approach to eye care
Patients often want to know what a consultation will feel like before they book. With Dr. Shikha Gupta, the first step is a detailed assessment, a plain-language explanation of the findings and a plan that respects your priorities.
Highlights
- Former Additional Professor, Glaucoma & Cataract services, Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS
- Top 2% scientists in ophthalmology — Stanford ranking, 2025
- 240+ peer-reviewed publications; H-index 32
- Editor of the Springer Childhood Glaucoma atlas and a Jaypee pterygium textbook
- American Glaucoma Society Alan Crandall Humanitarian Award, 2024
- ARVO Roche Collaborative Fellowship; Asia-ARVO Young Investigator Award
- 25+ surgical innovations in glaucoma and anterior segment surgery
- MIGS (iStent, XEN), GATT, drainage implants, and congenital and juvenile glaucoma care
- 20+ thesis and PhD students guided; MD gold medallist
Areas of expertise
Consulting centres
Questions patients ask Dr. Shikha Gupta
When should I see Dr. Shikha Gupta for my concern?
Dr. Shikha Gupta welcomes patients with symptoms, second-opinion questions or a wish for a detailed check. Our care team can help you decide.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Previous prescriptions, reports and a list of current medications. If you've had surgery earlier, bring the discharge summary.
Which IClinix centre should I visit?
Consulting centres are listed on this page. Our team can guide you to the most convenient location on your preferred day.
Are follow-up visits included?
Structured post-procedure follow-up is part of most surgical packages — your team will explain the plan in detail.