Dr Jasmita Popli

Dr. Jasmita Popli is a senior ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience in advanced cataract, refractive, and glaucoma surgery. She has led ophthalmology departments across major hospitals in Delhi and has been instrumental in promoting precision-based laser and micro-incision techniques. Known for her patient-centric approach, Dr. Popli has extensive experience in handling complex cataract and corneal cases and continues to train young surgeons through her academic and clinical work.

Educational Qualification:

• Certification (LASIK Surgery) – New Vision Laser Centres, Mumbai (2016)
• Senior Residency & Training (Phacoemulsification) – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2003)
• MS (Ophthalmology) – Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai (2000)
• MBBS – Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, University of Nagpur, Maharashtra (1994)

Professional Experience:

• Director – Ophthalmology, Max Healthcare (Present)
• Head of Department – Ophthalmology, St. Stephen’s Hospital, New Delhi (Nov 2020 – Jul 2025)
• Senior Eye Surgeon & Consultant – Mojiram Lions Eye, New Delhi (Aug 2019 – Aug 2025)
• Senior Consultant – Ophthalmology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh (May 2019 – Oct 2020)
• Senior Consultant – Centre for Sight, New Delhi (Jan 2016 – Apr 2019)
• Senior Consultant – Vasan Eye Care Group, New Delhi (Aug 2011 – Dec 2015)
• Visiting Consultant – Max Hospital, Pitampura & Jankidas Kapur Memorial Hospital (2004 – 2011)
• Visiting Consultant – Jain Muni Roshanlal Charitable Hospital & Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Medical Sciences (2004 – 2005)

Awards and Achievements:

• “Best Outgoing Student Award” – Ophthalmology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College (2000)
• Third Prize – Inter-College Ophthalmology Quiz, 47th Annual Conference, TNOA, Coimbatore (1999)
• “Outstanding Services Award” – Target 1000 Project (1998)

Professional Membership:

• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA) – Delhi North Zone

Publications:

• “Compilation of DOS Tear Sheets”, Delhi Ophthalmology Society (2011)
• Chopstick Technique for Nucleus Removal in an Impending Dropped Nucleus – Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Clinical Anophthalmia with Orbital Heterotopic Brain Tissue – Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers Imaging
• Current Status of Phacoemulsification – Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy
• Scleral Buckling Surgery – DOS Times
• Management of Impending Nucleus Drop – DOS Times
• Microcornea: Report of Four Cases – Journal of Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association