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About Dr. Shashi Kapoor

Well-trained Lasik surgeons are rarity in this country. And experienced surgeons are even rarer. Dr. Kapoor has the rarity as well as the experience value on his side. He is seasoned professional who has honed his skills through sustained levels of training. He has held senior roles in reputed eye institutions in Mumbai and brings a vast array of experience to any Lasik consultation and procedure.

One of the Mumbai’s most highly trained Lasik surgeons, Dr. Kapoor began his distinguished career at the LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, where he completed his corneal training and then went on to pioneer the use of excimer laser (Lasik) in India in 1991. He has been at the forefront of teaching and conducted over 30 live surgical workshops all over the country. He was among the earliest to use Phacoemulsification for removal of cataracts. He has edited many books as well as contributed chapters to the several books and periodicals. He has been executive editor of Ophthalmology Times, USA (Indian edition) as well as held office at various positions in Bombay Ophthalmologists Association and Indian Ophthalmologists Society. He has been, President of India Intra ocular Implant and Refractive Society. Dr. Kapoor recently published a book on lasik-2007- co-edited with Dr. Palikaris – Inventor of Lasik, in the world.

Academics

Dr. Shashi Kapoor completed his corneal training at the LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad and then went on to pioneer the use of excimer laser (Lasik) in India in 1991. He has been at the forefront of teaching and conducted over 30 live surgical workshops all over the country. He was among the earliest to use Phacoemulsification for removal of cataracts. He has edited many books as well as contributed chapters to the several books and periodicals. He has been executive editor of Ophthalmology Times, USA (Indian edition) as well as held office at various positions in Bombay Ophthalmologists Association and Indian Ophthalmologists Society. He has been, President of India Intra ocular Implant and Refractive Society. Dr. Kapoor recently published a book on lasik-2007- co-edited with Dr. Palikaris – Inventor of Lasik, in the world.

Professor of Ophthalmology Grant Medical College & J J Group of Hospitals, Dr. Shashi Kapoor is a pionerr of Lasik. He teaches thosands of students every year around the country. Due to his experience and knowledge Professor Dr. Kapoor has a huge following of students. With an initiative to teach India about Lasik Technology and its advantages Dr. Kapoor is dedicated towards the mission.

As an Author below is the list of books authored by Professor DR. Shashi Kapoor

Practical Ophthalmology for undergraduates

Shashi Kapoor's P. Publishers September 1992

Clinical Ophthalmology

Shashi Kapoor's P. Publishers April 1993

Phaco Surgery & Foldable IOLs

Shashi Kapoor's P. Publishers July 1997
Co- Authors: Dr. Howard Gimbel (Canada), Dr. Howard Fine (USA), Dr. Inderjit Singh (Australia), Dr. A.Gemperli (Chicago), Dr. Francis D'Ambrosio (Boston), Dr. S.Sontly (Chicago), Dr. Lalit Verma (Delhi), Dr. K.R Murthy (Banglore)

Tips & Tricks Lasik Surgery

Shashi Kapoor's, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. May 2007
Co-Authors: Ioannis G Palikaris & Srinivas K Rao