About Dr. Murali Ariga
Dr. Murali Ariga is a senior ophthalmologist and cataract and refractive surgeon practicing in Chennai. His work covers cataract surgery, premium intraocular lens procedures, refractive correction, glaucoma management, ophthalmic laser treatment, and general eye care. His current Dr Agarwals profile records more than 30 years of clinical ophthalmology experience.
He currently practices at Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital on TTK Road and is also listed as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Sundaram Medical Foundation. His professional work has combined patient care with research, teaching, and ophthalmic education.
Patients looking for specialists providing similar eye care can browse the Doctiplus ophthalmology directory.
Focus Areas
- Cataract assessment and surgery
- Phacoemulsification
- Premium intraocular lens surgery
- Refractive surgery
- Vision correction assessment
- Glaucoma diagnosis and management
- Complex glaucoma treatment
- Ophthalmic laser procedures
- Eye-pressure monitoring
- General ophthalmology
- Postoperative eye care
- Long-term vision monitoring
Patients learning about lens clouding and treatment options can review the National Eye Institute’s guidance on cataracts. The NEI also provides information about refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
For patients requiring long-term eye-pressure monitoring, information about glaucoma explains how optic-nerve damage can gradually affect vision.
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Approach
Cataract surgery may be considered when clouding of the natural lens begins to interfere with reading, driving, work, or other everyday activities. Modern cataract treatment generally removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens.
Dr. Ariga has a particular professional interest in phacoemulsification and premium IOL procedures. Lens selection requires individual assessment because visual requirements, eye measurements, corneal condition, glaucoma, retinal health, and other factors can affect which option is appropriate.
His work also includes refractive surgery. Before considering a vision-correction procedure, an ophthalmic assessment can review prescription stability, corneal measurements, eye health, and whether another eye condition could influence the result.
Glaucoma is another major part of his practice, including complex and advanced cases. His current institutional profiles specifically identify him as a referral specialist for complicated glaucoma treatment and laser procedures.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Murali Ariga completed his MBBS at Madras Medical College and his MS in Ophthalmology at M & J Western Regional Institute of Ophthalmology in Ahmedabad, where his professional CV records a university first rank. He subsequently completed DNB certification in Ophthalmology.
He later earned FAICO in Glaucoma through the Collegium of the All India Ophthalmological Society and completed a postgraduate qualification in medical law and ethics. His additional training has included glaucoma observation and refractive-surgery exposure in India and internationally.
His current institutional profile also records extensive academic activity, including dozens of scientific publications and book chapters, along with membership in the World Glaucoma Association and Indian ophthalmology organisations.
Clinic Information
Dr. Ariga currently practices as a Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist at Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, TTK Road, Chennai. The hospital currently lists consultations from 9 AM to 5 PM, although schedules may change.
He is also listed as a Consultant in Ophthalmology at Sundaram Medical Foundation, Chennai. Patients should confirm current timings, cataract or refractive-surgery assessment requirements, diagnostic testing, fees, and appointment availability directly with the relevant hospital before visiting.
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