Dr. Sagar Dhillon
Experience: | 7 years |
Education: | Pacific Medical University |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am trained in managing a broad mix of eye issues—some routine, some not quite that simple. I mostly work on conditions like cataract, glaucoma, refractive errors n macular degeneration, tho there’s always something that doesn’t fit into a clear label. That’s kinda the fun part too. My diagnostic skills help me catch early signs in ppl who didn’t even realise there was anything wrong, esp with things like diabetic retinopathy or dry AMD, which creep up silent at first.
I do find myself drawn to cataract and refractive error work a lot, probably cause those are the areas where a small change actually makes a really big diff in someone’s life, right. Like, one lens, one procedure, and their daily life shifts. I also do regular fundus exams, IOP checks, slit-lamp evals and all the standard diagnostic stuff we rely on every single day, even if it’s not flashy. Those basics—when done carefully—tell you so much if you’re patient with them. |
Achievements: | I am certified in the latest techniques for Refractive, Cataract n Phaco surgeries—kept up with those updates coz honestly things move fast in this field and I hate falling behind. These trainings weren’t just boxes to tick, they actually shifted how I plan procedures now. Like, the phaco settings I use today are not what I used even last year. Learning newer methods helped me get cleaner outcomes, less post-op fuss too. Still figuring out stuff tho—always something more to catch up on. |
I am an ophthalmologist who's been in clinical practice for around 7 years now.. not counting those weirdly long on-calls during residency which kinda felt like two careers already :) Anyway, what keeps me in this field day after day is that moment when a patient says “I can see better now”—doesn’t get old. I deal with all sorts of eye-related issues, from common stuff like refractive errors and cataracts to more complex cases that need detailed exam and careful planning, esp when it involves surgery or long-term treatment. My training gave me a solid foundation in anterior segment, diagnostics, and surgical techniques, though honestly you never stop learning in ophthalmology.. each case adds another angle or teaches something new you didn't realise you missed. I’m also real focused on vision preservation in chronic conditions—like glaucoma or diabetic eye disease, which require a lot of followup and trust building with patients over time. The best part of this work for me? Probably patient counselling—sitting with them, showing them what’s going on in their scan or fundus images, breaking it down in plain terms, and helping them understand what’s next. I feel like that alone sometimes makes ppl take their eye health more seriously which means better outcomes too. And also, less fear. I’ve worked in both solo clinics and hospital teams, each has taught me different things—one sharpens your clinical autonomy, other keeps you sharp with peer discussions and updates. Either way, I try to keep things patient-centered always... clear communication, realistic expectations, no overpromising—just honest care and consistency. That’s what I’d want if I were on the other side of the chair.
