Dr. Rushil Ambani MBBS, MS (Ophthal), FCRS, FICO (Harvard,USA)
Cornea & Anterior-segment Surgeon
Dr. Rushil Ambani MBBS, MS (Ophthal), FCRS, FICO (Harvard,USA)
Cornea & Anterior-segment Surgeon
About
Dr. Rushil Ambani is a Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgeon and the Director of Core Vision Eye Clinic, Ahmedabad. He specializes in corneal transplants, keratoconus management, complicated cataract surgery, and refractive procedures.
Dr. Ambani completed an ICO Clinical Fellowship in Cornea at Harvard University’s Department of Ophthalmology, where he gained international exposure to cutting-edge corneal procedures and treatments. He further honed his expertise in lamellar keratoplasty under the mentorship of Dr. Rajesh Fogla at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Additionally, he holds a Master’s degree in Ophthalmic Surgery and completed a Cornea Surgery Fellowship at Nagri Eye Hospital, Ahmedabad.
With over 3000 successful surgeries, Dr. Ambani has extensive experience in a range of advanced procedures, including: Corneal Transplants, Refractive Surgeries &
Ocular Surface Procedures.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Ambani is actively involved in ophthalmic research. His work has been published in leading journals such as the American Journal of Ophthalmology and the Indian Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, and he frequently presents at national and international conferences.
Outside of ophthalmology, Dr. Ambani is a passionate nature, landscape, and astrophotographer, capturing the beauty of the natural world through his lens.
🔬 Our Advanced Facilities
• HOTA-Certified Organ Transplant Surgical OR – State-of-the-art operation theater for corneal transplant surgeries
• Scheimpflug-Based Corneal Tomography – Advanced corneal imaging for keratoconus and refractive surgery assessment
• High-Resolution Corneal Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) – Detailed corneal layer analysis for precise diagnosis
• Specialized Dry Eye Diagnostic & Management Tools – Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for dry eye syndrome
Expert Surgical Solutions Tailored to You
1️⃣ Corneal Transplant Surgery (Keratoplasty)
🔹 Full-Thickness Transplant (PKP) – For severe corneal scarring or keratoconus
🔹 DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty) – Ideal for advanced keratoconus with healthy endothelium
🔹 DSAEK / DMEK (Endothelial Keratoplasty) – For corneal edema & Fuchs’ dystrophy
🔹 Artificial Cornea (Keratoprosthesis) – For high-risk corneal failure cases
2️⃣ Keratoconus Treatment & Management
🔹 Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL/C3R) – Slows progression & strengthens the cornea
🔹 Specialty Contact Lenses – Scleral, Hybrid & RGP lenses for improved vision
🔹 Implantable Rings (INTACS/KeraRings) – Reshapes the cornea for better visual clarity
🔹 Topography-Guided Treatments – Personalized vision correction
3️⃣ Complicated Cataract Surgery
🔹Cataract Surgery In - High myopia, post-LASIK, post-RK, corneal scars, endothelial decompensation
4️⃣ LASIK, PRK & SMILE for Vision Correction
🔹 Bladeless LASIK & Contoura Vision – For sharp, customized vision
🔹 PRK & Trans-PRK – For thin corneas & military personnel
🔹 SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) – Next-gen keyhole laser eye surgery
5️⃣ Sutureless Pterygium Surgery
🔹 Pterygium Removal with Autograft – Minimally invasive, no stitches, and reduced recurrence
🔹 Fibrin Glue Technique – Ensures faster healing and better cosmetic outcomes
6️⃣ Dry Eye Management
🔹 Advanced Diagnostic Tests – Tear film analysis, meibography, and Schirmer’s test
🔹 Meibomian Gland Disease Treatment – Effective for evaporative dry eye and MGD
🔹 Punctal Plugs & Autologous Serum Drops – Long-term relief for severe dry eye cases
7️⃣ Ocular Trauma & Burns Management
🔹 Emergency Corneal Repairs – For chemical, thermal, or mechanical injuries
🔹 Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation – Restoring the corneal surface in severe cases
🔹 Amniotic Membrane Grafting – For persistent corneal ulcers and burns
8️⃣ Management of Corneal Infections
🔹 Bacterial, Viral & Fungal Keratitis Treatment – Advanced medical and surgical options
🔹 Acanthamoeba Keratitis Management – Specialized care for contact lens-related infections
🔹 Therapeutic Corneal Transplantation – For non-healing corneal ulcers
9️⃣ Post-LASIK & Post-Cataract Surgery Complications Management
🔹 Corneal Ectasia Treatment – Customized cross-linking and specialty lenses
🔹 Management of IOL-Related Complications – Dislocated IOLs, residual refractive error
🔹 Corneal Haze & Opacities – Topography-guided PRK and keratoplasty solutions