Dr. Sharon D'Souza

Professional Summary

Dr. Sharon D'Souza is a highly skilled ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea & Refractive Surgery, with over 14 years of experience in the field. She is recognized for her expertise in corneal transplant surgery, refractive surgery, and ocular surface disorders. Dr. D'Souza has performed one of the largest corneal transplant series in her state and is known for her proficiency in advanced techniques including LASIK, SMILE, SILK, and femtosecond-assisted keratoplasty. A passionate clinician-researcher, Dr. D'Souza has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact indexed and international journals and has contributed chapters to academic textbooks on corneal diagnostics and refractive surgery. She has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Best Paper Award at AIOS 2024, the International Hero Award at AIOS 2023, and the Shri Pramod Vaidya Award for Best Course Paper at AIOC 2023. Her commitment to advancing ophthalmic care extends to training programs, clinical research, and community outreach for underserved populations. Dr. D'Souza currently practices at Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, Bangalore, and brings a compassionate, patient-centered approach, making her an excellent choice for international patients seeking world-class eye care in India.

Specializations

- Ophthalmology 

Procedures & Expertise

- Corneal Transplant

 - LASIK Eye Surgery

 - SMILE Eye Surgery

 - Cataract Surgery 

- Complex Cataract Surgery 

- Keratoconus Treatment

 - Glaucoma Management 

- Congenital Eye Disorder Treatment

 - Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment 

- Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery 

- Premium IOL Cataract Surgery

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS 

 - MS (Ophthalmology) – Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology

 - Fellowship– Cornea & Refractive Surgery, PhD in Ocular Immunology - Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tulu, Konkani 

- Observership– Sydney Eye Cornea Society, Singapore National Eye Centre

 - Observership – CS Ocular Surface Program, Sankara Eye Hospital 

- Certified Instructor – AIOS & ISTS (Instructor in Cataract & Refractive Surgery)

Professional Memberships

- Corneal Society of India (Researcher/Member)

Hospital Affiliations

- Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, Bangalore

Awards & Recognition

- Best Paper Award – AIOS 2024 

- Best Laparoscopic Refractive Surgery – AIOS 2024

 - Best Paper and Best Video – Keracon 2022–2023

 - Shri Pramod Vaidya Award for Best Course Paper – AIOC 2023

 - AIOS Star Award – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023

 - Young Achiever Award– BGSRS 2022

 - International Hero Award – AIOS 2023 

- Travel Grants – World Ophthalmology Congress 2020 

- Nativar Grant – Asia Cornea Society 2019