Dr. Kalpana Sangwan
Consultant Vitreo-Retinal & Eye Surgeon
MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
Fellowship of International Council Of Ophthalmology (F.I.C.O. (UK)
Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery (F.V.R.S) (Aravind Eye Hospitals, India)
Dr. Kalpana Sangwan , Chief Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Senior Vitreo-Retina and Uveitis Specialist at Indira Gandhi Eye Hospital & Research Centre, Gurugram. With over a decade of clinical and surgical experience, she is recognized for her excellence in managing complex retinal disorders using evidence-based and patient-focused approaches.
With a distinguished surgical record of 9,500+ vitreoretinal procedures and over 35,000 retinal laser treatments and over 8000 phacoemulsification cataract surgeries .
Dr. Sangwan is trusted for managing highly complex conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular diseases, and advanced vitreoretinal disorders. Her expertise in minimally invasive, stitchless retina surgery ensures faster recovery, enhanced safety, and optimal visual outcomes.
Beyond clinical excellence, Dr. Sangwan has contributed actively to the academic field with multiple publications in reputed national and international journals and presentations at leading ophthalmology conferences. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing retinal science and improving patient outcomes.
In recognition of her expertise and academic merit, she has been selected for prestigious international retina fellowship opportunities at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UC Irvine Health, further underscoring her standing in the global ophthalmology community.
Her clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), diabetic retinopathy, retinal dystrophies, and retinal vascular disorders, with ongoing focus on interventional research in ARMD.
Dr. Sangwan has received extensive training in pediatric retina under Dr. Parag Shah at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, with hands-on experience in conditions like Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Retinoblastoma, and FEVR. Her academic and surgical background is further strengthened by advanced diagnostic expertise in Spectral Domain OCT, Fundus
Fluorescein Angiography, and Electrophysiological testing (ERG, EOG).
Research & Publications
Dr. Sangwan has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and case reports in national and
international journals, with key contributions including:
international journals, with key contributions including:
Infra-red Retinal imaging in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
Optic disc melanocytoma in PUVA therapy
Ocular manifestations in HIV-positive patients
Mycological profile of infectious keratitis
Co-author on innovations in bullous retinal detachment repair
Awards & Recognition
Young Ophthalmologist Award, SSO-APOIS, Singapore 2020
First Prize, ImageNation Contest, Retinal Imaging Congress 2018
Sherlock Holmes Honour in Ophthalmology, State Competition, Uttarakhand
Prime Minister’s Scholarship & Delhi Government Scholarship during MBBS
Indira Gandhi Achievement Award, Legislative Assembly, New Delhi
She has presented at international forums including APVRS ( Asia Pacific Vitreoretinal Society Conference (Seoul), VRSI (Jaipur), and Singapore–Malaysia Joint Ophthalmology Meeting ( Asia Pacific Ocular imaging society - Asia Pacific Vitreoretinal Society ) in Singapore.
Professional Affiliations
Vitreoretinal Society of India (VRSI)
Asia Pacific Vitreoretinal Society (APVRS)
All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS)
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