Name: Dr. Keiki Mehta
Specialty: Ophthalmologist / Eye Surgeon
Qualification/Board Certification: MBBS, DO
Affiliation: Mehta International Eye Institute
Locations: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Marathi
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: Not applicable
About the Doctor
Dr. Keiki Mehta is a renowned ophthalmologist and eye surgeon in Mumbai with 45 years of experience. He earned his MBBS from Christian Medical College, Vellore, and his DO from PGIMER, Chandigarh. Dr. Mehta has been the Chief Surgical & Medical Director of the Mehta International Eye Institute since 1971. He has received numerous national and international awards, including the Padmashree from the President of India (2008), the ASCRS Honored Guest Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (2014), and the Antonio SCARPA Medal from the Italian Ophthalmic Society (2014). He is the only Indian elected as a Member of the Legion of Honor of the Instituto Barraquer, Barcelona (2015), and has been honored by the Swiss Eye Research Foundation. Dr. Mehta has served as Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon to the Governor of Maharashtra, the Armed Forces, and the Maharashtra Police. He accepts new patients at his institute in Colaba, Mumbai.
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45+ years of experience in ophthalmology and eye surgery
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Padmashree awardee (2008) for exemplary surgical skills and research
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First Indian to be elected Member of the Legion of Honor, Instituto Barraquer, Spain
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Honored Guest of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
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Expertise in Lasik, keratoplasty, retinal detachment surgery, canaloplasty, and trabeculectomy
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Currently accepting new patients at Mehta International Eye Institute, Mumbai
Education & Training
Medical School – MBBS, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore
Residency – DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Fellowship – Multiple international honors and visiting professorships (ONO Eye Hospital, Geneva; St. Luke’s Institute, Texas)
Medical Conditions Treated
As an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, Dr. Keiki Mehta treats a wide range of eye disorders, including:
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Cataracts
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Glaucoma
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Retinal detachment and other retinal disorders (diabetic retinopathy, macular holes)
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Corneal diseases (keratoconus, corneal scars, bullous keratopathy)
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Refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
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Orbital diseases and tumors
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Conjunctival and lid abnormalities
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Ocular trauma
Medical Procedures Performed
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Orbital surgery – for tumors, fractures, thyroid eye disease
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Keratoplasty (corneal transplantation) – penetrating or lamellar
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Retina examination – dilated fundoscopy, OCT, fluorescein angiography
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Retina surgery and Lasik – vitrectomy, laser photocoagulation, refractive surgery
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Retinal detachment surgery – scleral buckling, pneumatic retinopexy, vitrectomy
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Canaloplasty – non‑penetrating glaucoma surgery
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Lasik eye surgery – laser‑assisted in situ keratomileusis for refractive errors
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Trabeculectomy – filtering surgery for glaucoma
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Visual field test – perimetry for glaucoma and neuro‑ophthalmic conditions
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Use of high‑end CSO slit lamp for anterior segment evaluation
Services Offered
Dr. Keiki Mehta’s practice at the Mehta International Eye Institute offers comprehensive ophthalmic care, ranging from routine eye examinations to advanced surgical interventions. Patients receive thorough diagnostic evaluations using state‑of‑the‑art equipment including high‑end slit lamps, visual field analyzers, and retinal imaging systems. The institute provides medical and surgical treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, corneal diseases, and orbital conditions. Refractive surgery (Lasik) is available for patients seeking freedom from glasses. Dr. Mehta emphasises precision, safety, and personalised care, drawing on decades of experience and internationally recognised expertise. While online consultation is not explicitly listed, patients can enquire directly.
Detailed services include:
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Comprehensive eye examination – visual acuity, refraction, slit‑lamp biomicroscopy, tonometry, fundoscopy
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Cataract evaluation and surgery – phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation
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Glaucoma management – medical therapy, laser (canaloplasty), trabeculectomy, visual field monitoring
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Retina services – examination, laser photocoagulation, intravitreal injections, retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy
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Corneal services – keratoplasty, management of keratoconus
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Refractive surgery – Lasik for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism
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Orbital surgery – removal of orbital masses, decompression for thyroid orbitopathy
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Ocular trauma care – emergency management and reconstructive surgery
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Low vision aid – affiliated with National Association for the Blind
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Eye banking and keratoplasty – corneal harvesting and transplantation
Practice Locations
Location 1 – Mehta International Eye Institute
Address: Sea Side Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Near Colaba Bus Stop, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Phone: Not Available
Hospital Affiliations
Cardiologist
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