Dr. Vinay Patil
MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology). Founder and Chief Medical Director, Sankalp Nethralaya, Bengaluru. Cataract, glaucoma and refractive surgeon.
- 20+ years in ophthalmology
- 15,000+ eye surgeries
- Fellowship Aravind Eye Hospital
- KMC Reg. No. 66242
About Dr. Vinay Patil
Dr. Vinay Patil is the founder and Chief Medical Director of Sankalp Nethralaya. Over more than two decades in ophthalmology, he has performed more than 15,000 eye surgeries. His main focus is phacoemulsification cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, glaucoma and refractive surgery. He also manages diabetic retinopathy medically and has a particular interest in eye emergencies and trauma.
Before founding Sankalp Nethralaya, he worked as a consultant ophthalmologist at Narayana Nethralaya, one of Bengaluru’s best-known eye hospitals, and taught at Dr. Ambedkar Medical College.
Education and training
- MBBS
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga, 2002 - MS (Ophthalmology)
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, 2007 - Fellowship in anterior segment and intraocular lens microsurgery, including phacoemulsification
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, 2007
Experience
- Consultant ophthalmologist at Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru
- Teaching faculty at Dr. Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru
- Founder and Chief Medical Director, Sankalp Nethralaya
Areas of expertise
- Phacoemulsification cataract surgery and premium intraocular lenses
- Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment
- Refractive surgery, including LASIK
- Medical management of diabetic retinopathy
- Eye emergencies and trauma
Professional memberships
- All India Ophthalmological Society
- Karnataka Ophthalmic Society
- Bangalore Ophthalmic Society
Registration
Karnataka Medical Council Reg. No. 66242.
Where to consult Dr. Patil
Sankalp Nethralaya and Polyclinic, HSR Layout
85/1, 19th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout, Bengaluru 560102
Mon to Sat, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Articles reviewed by Dr. Patil
- What affects cataract surgery cost in Bengaluru?
- Monofocal, toric or multifocal: choosing your cataract lens
- Have diabetes? Why a yearly eye exam protects your sight
- Screen time and your child’s eyes: signs of short sight
- Glaucoma: the silent thief of sight, and who should get tested
- Dry, tired eyes after long screen hours? What helps
- Are you a good candidate for LASIK? A Bengaluru guide
- Cataract surgery recovery: what to do and avoid, week by week
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye): symptoms, spread and when to see a doctor
- Squint in children: 6 common myths and the facts
- Lazy eye (amblyopia): why early treatment matters
- Floaters and flashes: when they are harmless and when to act fast
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): a guide for families
- 10 contact lens safety rules every wearer should follow
- Anti-glare, blue light or progressive? Choosing spectacle lenses
- Diwali eye safety: preventing firecracker eye injuries
- How to use glaucoma eye drops correctly, step by step
- Children’s eye tests: a checklist by age, from birth to teens
- Your first comprehensive eye exam: what to expect
- Watery, sticky eyes in babies: blocked tear ducts explained
- Reading glasses after 40: understanding presbyopia
- Astigmatism explained: causes, symptoms and treatment
- Long sight (hyperopia): signs in children and adults
- LASIK, SMILE, PRK or ICL? Comparing ways to stop wearing glasses
- Myopia control: slowing short sight in children
- Can eye exercises improve your eyesight? Myths and facts
- Keratoconus: when the cornea thins and bulges
- Corneal ulcer (keratitis): an eye emergency
- Pterygium: the fleshy growth on the white of the eye
- Stye or chalazion? Treating eyelid lumps at home and in clinic
- Blepharitis: red, itchy, crusty eyelids
- Drooping eyelid (ptosis): causes and treatment
- Why is my eye twitching? Causes and when to worry
- Retinal detachment: warning signs that need same-day care
- High blood pressure and your eyes
- Thyroid eye disease: bulging, gritty or double vision
- Uveitis: inflammation inside the eye
- Zigzag lines and flashing lights: migraine aura or something else?
- Retinopathy of prematurity: eye checks for babies born early
- Is kajal or surma safe for babies’ eyes?
- Colour blindness: signs, testing and living with it
- Itchy eyes in children: allergic conjunctivitis and spring catarrh
- Red eye: common causes and when it is an emergency
- Sudden loss of vision: what to do immediately
- Eye injury first aid: chemicals, dust and blows to the eye
- Double vision: causes and when to seek urgent help
- Bright red patch on the eye: subconjunctival haemorrhage
- Foods for healthy eyes: an Indian kitchen guide
- Sunglasses that actually protect: a UV guide for Bengaluru
- How smoking damages your eyes
- Holi eye safety: protecting your eyes from colours
- Watching a solar eclipse safely
- Sports eye safety: cricket, badminton and more
- Eye donation: how one pledge can restore sight
- Eye care after 60: a checklist for parents and grandparents
- Eye changes during pregnancy: what is normal and what is not
- Living well with low vision: aids and everyday tips
- Cataract myths: ripe cataracts, laser and eye drops
- Using eye drops safely, and why steroid drops are risky
- Night blindness: causes and when to get checked
Questions about Dr. Vinay Patil
Who is Dr. Vinay Patil?
Dr. Vinay Patil is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon in Bengaluru, and the founder and Chief Medical Director of Sankalp Nethralaya. He has over 20 years in ophthalmology and has performed more than 15,000 eye surgeries.
What are Dr. Vinay Patil’s qualifications?
MBBS from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga (2002), MS in Ophthalmology from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum (2007), and a fellowship in anterior segment and intraocular lens microsurgery including phacoemulsification from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai (2007). He is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 66242).
Where does Dr. Vinay Patil consult?
At Sankalp Nethralaya and Polyclinic, 85/1, 19th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout, Bengaluru. Mon to Sat, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
What does Dr. Vinay Patil specialise in?
Phacoemulsification cataract surgery with premium lenses, glaucoma, refractive surgery including LASIK, medical management of diabetic retinopathy, and eye emergencies and trauma.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Vinay Patil?
Call the HSR Layout clinic on 080 2258 0466, book on Practo, or request an appointment on our website.