Ophthalmologist in Delhi

Dr. Amrita Sawhney

MBBS | DNB (Ophthalmology) | FAICO (Oculoplasty)
Felowship (Oculoplasty) - Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
Consultant, Oculoplasty and Ocular trauma Specialist

Dr. Amrita Sawhney is a highly accomplished Oculoplastic Surgeon currently serving as a Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and an Associate Professor at the Ganga Ram Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GRIPMER) in New Delhi. With over a decade of specialized expertise, she focuses on the delicate field of oculoplasty—the plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and the eye socket.

Dr. Sawhney’s clinical background is distinguished by world-class training, including a prestigious two-year fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK. Her surgical expertise covers a comprehensive range of procedures aimed at restoring both the function and appearance of the eyes. For her patients, this translates to expert care for conditions such as drooping eyelids (ptosis), eyelid malposition, Thyroid eye disease , Eye trauma and complex reconstructive surgery following tumour removal. She is also highly proficient in advanced cataract surgery, Neuro-ophthalmology and aesthetic treatments like Botox. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Sawhney is a respected researcher and educator. She has contributed numerous chapters to international medical textbooks and is frequently invited as a guest faculty and instructor at global institutions.

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Dr. Amrita Sawhney

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  • MBBS: Pt. B. D. Sharma, Rohtak, India (2009)
  • Internship: Pt. B. D. Sharma, Rohtak, India (2010–2011)

  • DNB Ophthalmology – ICARE Eye Hospital, Noida (2011–2014)
  • FAICO (Oculoplasty) – 2017
  • FICO (Parts 1 & 2) – 2016–2018

  • Associate Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Medical Research Institute, New Delhi, India. - (Since January 2018 )
  • Associate Professor , The Ganga Ram Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GRIPMER) , New Delhi, India - (Since January 2024 )

  • Assistant Professor , The Ganga Ram Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GRIPMER) , New Delhi, India. - (2020-2024)
  • Adnexal Fellow Job( Oculoplasty) , Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, U.K - (2020-2022)
  • Senior Resident and Fellow in Department of Ophthalmology (Subspeciality- Oculoplasty), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Medical Research Institute, New Delhi,India. - (2015-18)

  • National Academy of Medical Sciences -Member
  • All India Ophthalmological Society-- Lifetime Member (S17593)
  • Delhi Ophthalmological Society - Lifetime Member (SD-1564)
  • Ocular Trauma Society of India- Lifetime Member
  • Oculoplasty Association of India (OPAI) - Lifetime Member ( 630)
  • Woman Ophthalmology Society (WOS)- Lifetime Member (2591)
  • Young Ophthalmologists Society of india( YOSI)- Lifetime Member ( 1360)
  • Rotary Club of Delhi Southend - Lifetime Member

  • May 2022: Dilemmas in Periocular and Orbital Tumour Management, London.
  • February 2022: Oculofacial Plastic Dissection Course (Cadaveric), Step-By-Step, Kings College, London, UK.
  • September 2019: Nasal Endoscopy Workshop at the 30th Annual Conference of Oculoplastics Association of India, Guwahati.
  • August 2018: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus CME & Workshop, I Care Eye Hospital, Noida.
  • August 2018: Glaucoma Workshop, AIIMS, Delhi.
  • July 2018: Strabismus Workshop, AIIMS, Delhi.
  • June 2018: World Ophthalmology Congress of the International Council of Ophthalmology, at Fira Grand Via in Barcelona, Spain
  • January 2018: AOCMF – Advances in Management of Orbital Injuries and Reconstruction, Hyderabad.
  • January 2018: Phacoemulsification and Refractive Surgery Workshop, AIIMS, Delhi.
  • December 2017: Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology Workshop, AIIMS, Delhi.
  • February 2017: SSTC on INTACS and Ferrara Rings, Jaipur.
  • February 2017: SSTC on Microkeratomes and Flap Making, Jaipur.
  • February 2017: Wet Lab Course on Green Laser Firing on Retieye Balls, Jaipur.
  • January 2017: Master Class in Ocular Oncology, Hyderabad.
  • November 2016: Master class on keratoconus on 1st world keratoconus day,Noida
  • August 2013: Foundation Course in Posterior Segment Problems, Imaging, Lasers, Hands-on Anterior Vitrectomy and Intravitreal Injections, Delhi.
  • September 2012: Certificate of Excellence for Completion of Surgical Implant Course for the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve, Noida.

  • 26 February 2025: Awarded as "Most Clinically Appreciated Research Paper" for the physical poster titled "From Uncertainty to Clarity: The Role of 68 Gallium-DOTA-PET/CT in Diagnosing Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma" at Research Day, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
  • February 2020: Received the Sujatha Savitri Rao Award for Best Subject Paper Certificate and Best Paper of Session-1 (BPOS) as presenting and chief author for the oral free paper presentation: "A Case Series of Immunoglobulin G4-Related Ophthalmic Inflammation: An Emerging Disease" at the AIOS 78th Annual Conference.
  • February 2020: Awarded Best Paper of Session-2 (BPOS) as co-author for the oral free paper presentation: "Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis: A Clinical Spectrum & Decision Making for Orbital Exenteration" at the AIOS 78th Annual Conference.
  • April 2019: Awarded First Prize as co-author for the interesting case presentation titled: "Cosmetic Foam Sclerotherapy and Rare Ophthalmic Complications" at the Annual Conference of the Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS).
  • 29 September 2019: Co-authored and edited a video presentation on interesting case scenarios that received the Best Scientific Film Award at the Oculoplastic Premier League (OPL), Chennai.

  • Low Vision Due to Refractive Error
  • Cataract
  • Ptosis
  • Eyelid Entropion & Ectropion
  • Eyelid Cysts
  • Eyelid Bags
  • Xanthelasma (Yellowish Deposits on the Eyelids Due to High Cholesterol)
  • Eyelid Cancers
  • Eye Trauma
  • Thyroid Eye Disease
  • Watery Eyes
  • Wrinkles Around the Eyes
  • Blepharospasm
  • Orbital Disorders
  • Socket Disorders
  • Fungal Eye Disease
  • Ocular Surface Disorders
  • Pterygium
  • Dry Eye Disease
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Conditions
  • Medical Glaucoma

  • Work-up for Low Vision – Spectacles, Contact Lenses & Refractive Surgery Assessment
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Eyelid Malposition Surgery
  • Eyelid Cyst Removal
  • Eyelid Reconstruction Following Tumour Removal
  • Eyelid Tear Repair
  • Eyeball Injury Repair
  • Orbital (Facial) Fracture Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery and Orbital Decompression for Thyroid Eye Disease
  • Syringing and Probing for Watery Eyes in Children
  • Scar-less Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for Watery Eyes in Children and Adults
  • Botox for Watery Eyes
  • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Cosmetic Botox
  • Botox for Blepharospasm
  • Eyelid Surgery for Myasthenia Gravis
  • Amniotic Membrane Transplant for Damaged Eye Surface
  • Ocular Surface Pigmentation or Tumour Removal
  • Pterygium Removal with Graft
  • Orbital Tumour Removal
  • Socket Reconstruction
  • Evisceration and Enucleation (Therapeutic & Cosmetic)
  • Exenteration – Globe Sparing, Skin Sparing & Total for Fungal Infections
  • Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration

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    Cataract & Comprehensive Eye Care Adults & Paediatric Patients
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    Oculoplasty Adults & Paediatric Patients
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    Eye Trauma Diagnosis and Surgical Management
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    Thyroid Eye Disease Medical and Surgical Care
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    Ocular Oncology Tumour Evaluation & Management
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    Neuro-Ophthalmology Complex Visual & Neurological Disorders
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    Medical Glaucoma Early Detection & Long-Term Management
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