Dr. Rahil Chaudhary
MANAGING DIRECTOR, EYE7 EYE HOSPITALS
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary
Cataract & Refractive Surgeon | LASIK, ICL, Specs Removal & Keratoconus Specialist
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary is an ophthalmologist and cataract & refractive surgeon with specialized expertise in LASIK, Specs Removal, ICL, laser vision correction, keratoconus and cataract surgery.
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary completed his schooling from Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, followed by MBBS from Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun. He completed his internship from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, PGIMER, New Delhi, and later completed his post-graduation in Ophthalmology from Swami Vivekananda Subharti Medical College, Meerut. To further strengthen his expertise in advanced vision correction, he also underwent specialized training in refractive surgery in Germany and Japan.
Today, he serves as the Managing Director of Eye7 Eye Hospitals, leading advanced eye care across Delhi-NCR.
KEY DETAILS
Specialization: Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Medical Registration No.: DMRC/R/010294
Languages: Hindi & English
AVAILABILITY
Location: Eye7 Eye Hospital, Lajpat Nagar
Timing: Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Online Consultation
Dr Rahil Chaudhary is also available for online eye consultation.
Call: 011-40404070
Records & Achievements
Guinness World Record
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary is a Guinness World Record holder and is known for performing 250 Contoura Vision LASIK procedures in a single day, the highest achievement in the field of LASIK laser specs removal.
Limca Book of Records
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary entered the Limca Book of Records for correcting the highest spectacle power in India, -32.5D, using Phakic IOL / ICL technology.
India Book of Records
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary has also been recognized by the India Book of Records for performing the maximum number of Contoura Vision LASIK procedures in a year.
India Book of Records
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary has also been recognized by the India Book of Records for performing the fastest LASIK laser surgery in India, recorded at 1 minute 21 seconds.
Other Major Achievements
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary’s record-based achievements include:
- Highest ICL specs removal surgeries performed in India 10 years in a row (2016–2026)
- 100 SILK laser specs removal procedures in one day
- 100 ICL specs removal procedures in one day (Indian Record)
- 100 WaveLight Plus InnovEyes LASIK specs removal procedures in one day
- 100 Contoura Vision Laser specs removal procedures in one day
Firsts & Technology Leadership
- Introduced India’s first Near-Live AI Cataract Surgery and Near-Live Contoura Vision demonstrations.
- Among the first in India to perform Ray-Tracing LASIK with WaveLight Plus InnovEyes.
- Pioneer in introducing Contoura Vision laser specs removal surgery in India.
- Presented India’s first Near-Live SILK and WaveLight Plus InnovEyes LASIK procedures at DOS and AIOS.
- Among the first in India to implant Odyssey IOL and PanOptix Pro IOL using Unity 4D Cataract Surgery.
- Among the first five surgeons in India to adopt Unity 4D Cataract Surgery.
- Invited to the ICL manufacturing and research facilities in Switzerland and the USA as part of the global phakic IOL research community.
- Among the first Indian ophthalmologists to visit the SAV Lens manufacturing facility in Switzerland.
- Introduced mobile app-based toric marking in cataract surgery, with the work featured in international publications.
- Early adopter of advanced flapless laser vision correction and a contributor to the advancement of ICL technology.
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary has received multiple awards for his work in ophthalmology, refractive surgery and innovation.
MAJOR AWARDS
- Young ICL Ophthalmologist Award at STAAR Global Experts Meet, Italy
- ICL Regional Contribution Award, Milan
- ICL Creative Marketing Award, China
- International Hero in Ophthalmology Award by AIOS (5 years in a row)
- Pride of Indian Ophthalmology Award
- Best Surgical Technique Prize at ESCRS
- John Henahan Prize at ESCRS
- Practice Management Award at ESCRS, Denmark
- Swadesh Samman Award by the Health Ministry for outstanding contributions to ophthalmology and eye donation
These awards reflect his contribution to surgical innovation, refractive surgery, ICL awareness and ophthalmic education.
International Conferences & Invited Talks
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary has been invited to speak at leading national and international ophthalmology conferences, sharing his expertise on refractive surgery, cataract surgery, LASIK, ICL, and ocular surface disorders.
- World ICL Meet, Spain – Presented on optimizing ICL sizing for improved surgical outcomes.
- J&J Experts Meet, Singapore – Spoke on achieving the best outcomes with SILK refractive surgery.
- ESCRS Conference, Paris – Demonstrated the use of smartphone-assisted toric marking in cataract surgery.
- ESCRS Conference, Vienna – Discussed optimizing LASIK outcomes using topography-guided ablation profiles.
- ESCRS Conference, Lisbon – Highlighted the importance of managing dry eye disease in LASIK patients.
- ESCRS Conference, Copenhagen – Presented on the role of IPL therapy in treating dry eye disease.
- ESCRS Conference, London – Shared insights on treating high refractive errors with ICL technology.
- Russian Ophthalmic Society / Moscow Ophthalmic Conference – Discussed selecting the ideal ablation profile for LASIK patients.
- India International Refractive Conference, Amritsar – Delivered a talk on advances in refractive surgery and surgical planning.
- ISCKRS Conference, New Delhi – Presented on cataract surgery in challenging eyes.
- AIOS-YOSI Meet, New Delhi – Spoke on managing Grade 5 hard cataracts during surgery.
- APAC ICL Meet, China – Shared strategies for preventing and managing complications in ICL surgery.
- ASCRS Conference, Los Angeles – Presented the latest updates on ray-tracing guided LASIK and its role in improving refractive surgery outcomes.
Global Exposure & Research-Oriented Learning
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary has travelled extensively across Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, Switzerland, Ireland, USA and Germany to study advanced eye care practices, refractive surgery trends and emerging ophthalmic technologies.
His international learning goes beyond attending conferences. He has visited leading refractive surgery centres across South Korea to understand why ICL has become the preferred vision correction procedure over LASIK and observed exclusive centres dedicated solely to ICL surgery. In Japan, he studied the country’s ICL-first approach by visiting renowned eye centres and interacting with pioneers of ICL surgery, including one of the early leaders who helped establish the procedure in Japan. In China, he explored the growing burden of high myopia and the widespread adoption of ICL technology for vision correction.
Dr. Chaudhary has also visited world-leading ophthalmic technology and manufacturing facilities, including Swiss Advanced Vision (Switzerland), Biotech Vision Care (Ireland), Alcon (Ireland) and the Alcon WaveLight manufacturing facility (Germany). These visits provided first-hand insight into the research, development, engineering and quality standards behind modern refractive and cataract surgery technologies, while also allowing him to contribute to discussions on future innovations.
This global exposure enables him to offer treatment planning that is not limited to a single machine or technique, but is based on international best practices, the latest evidence and experience gained from some of the world’s leading refractive surgery centres and technology developers.
Teaching & Mentoring Practice
Near-Live Surgeries
Conducted near-live educational surgeries for thousands of ophthalmologists, significantly influencing refractive surgery (LASIK) training standards.
Mentorship
Mentors young surgeons through workshops, hands-on sessions and collaborative case discussions.
Ethical Standards
Advocates for ethical, evidence-based refractive practice across India.
Trusted by Public Figures
Several well-known public figures, celebrities and influencers have visited Dr. Rahil Chaudhary and Eye7 Eye Hospitals for eye consultation, evaluation or treatment. Public figures such as Rakul Preet Singh, Yuvraj Singh’s mother, Khesari Lal Yadav, M.S. Bitta and RJ Naved have trusted Dr. Rahil Chaudhary for LASIK / vision correction / eye treatments.
Rakul Preet Singh
Yuvraj Singh
RJ Naved
Maninderjeet Singh Bitta
Kamiya Jani (Curly Tales)
Khesari Lal Yadav
When public figures choose an eye surgeon, the decision is not based only on popularity. It reflects trust in technology, surgical skill, patient care and consistent outcomes.
Podcasts, YouTube & Public Eye Education
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary has played an active role in making eye care education simple and accessible for the public.
Through YouTube, podcasts and digital platforms, he has explained common eye problems, myths, treatment options and advanced surgeries in a way that patients can easily understand.
500+
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Digital Awareness Platforms
- Trusted eye health education for the public
- LASIK, ICL, and Cataract education
- Retina, Glaucoma, Squint and Pediatric eye care
- Myth-busting eye care content
- Expert podcasts, patient stories and educational reels
Featured on Popular Platforms
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Featured in Media
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary and Eye7 Eye Hospitals have been featured across leading media platforms for surgical achievements, records, advanced eye care and public awareness.
OUTLOOK MAGAZINE THE TIMES OF INDIA AAJ TAK NDTV INDIA TV REPUBLIC NAVBHARAT TIMES Other Leading Media PlatformsMedia coverage has highlighted his contribution to LASIK, ICL, cataract surgery, record achievements and advanced eye care in India.
Public Awareness & Eye Health Campaigns
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary has actively worked on spreading eye health awareness among the public.
His awareness work includes:
- Cataract Awareness Campaign
- Glaucoma Awareness Programs
- Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Campaign
- Eye Donation Awareness Campaign (Kashmir to Kanyakumari by Road)
- Corneal Blindness Awareness
- Digital Eye Strain Awareness
- Student Eye Health Awareness
- Awareness sessions with educators such as Khan Sir for government exam aspirants
The goal is to help people understand eye problems early and seek timely treatment before vision is permanently affected.
Eye Donation Awareness Campaign (Kashmir to Kanyakumari by Road)
Cataract Awareness Campaign
Service to Society & 7 Sight Foundation
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary’s work goes beyond advanced surgeries. He has also been involved in community service, charity eye care and free treatment initiatives. Through Eye7 and 7 Sight Foundation, regular social initiatives have been conducted to support patients who may not have easy access to quality eye care.
SOCIAL IMPACT WORK
Supreme Court PIL (2025)
In 2025, Dr. Rahil Chaudhary played a significant role in advancing medical ethics and patient safety in India by filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court of India seeking regulation of live-streamed surgeries. Following this, the National Medical Commission issued India’s first comprehensive guidelines governing live-streamed surgeries, establishing consent, safety and ethical standards for medical education nationwide.
Reported by Media
RAHIL CHAUDHARY V. UNION OF INDIA HINDUSTAN TIMES EXPRESS HEALTHCARE MEDICAL DIALOGUES THE LAW ADVICE DECCAN HERALD THE PRINT- Free eye check-up camps
- Free cataract awareness camps
- Free or subsidized surgeries for needy patients
- Weekly eye check-up and surgery camps
- Eye care for elderly patients
- Eye care for children from underprivileged families
- Support for people at risk of eye diseases
- Eye donation awareness campaign from Kashmir to Kanyakumari by road
- Diabetic eye disease screening
- Glaucoma awareness rallies and group drives
- Free online consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Medicine distribution during COVID-19 pandemic
- Awareness about black fungus and eye-related risks during COVID-19 pandemic
7 Sight Foundation
Through 7 Sight Foundation, Dr. Rahil Chaudhary and the Eye7 team continue to support eye care for economically weaker sections and underserved communities.
Leading Innovation at Eye7 Eye Hospitals
As the Managing Director of Eye7 Eye Hospitals, Dr. Rahil Chaudhary has played a key role in establishing Eye7 as one of Delhi-NCR’s leading super-speciality eye care networks. Under his leadership, Eye7 has strengthened its expertise across multiple specialized eye care domains.
- Advanced Vision Correction
- Modern Cataract Surgery
- Retina & Vitreo-Retinal Care
- Glaucoma Services
- Cornea & Keratoconus
- Squint & Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Oculoplasty & Aesthetic Eye Procedures
- Advanced Dry Eye Management
Today, Eye7 Eye Hospitals serves thousands of patients across multiple centres with a strong focus on clinical excellence, cutting-edge technology, evidence-based treatment, patient safety and long-term trust.
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Dr. Rahil Chaudhary
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