Question 1

What is Dr. Jignesh Gala's specialisation?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Jignesh Gala is a vitreoretinal and cataract surgeon with subspecialty training in Medical & Surgical Retina from L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, including dedicated training in Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). His clinical practice spans laser-assisted cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, ROP screening and treatment, glaucoma management, and LASIK refractive surgery.

Question 2

Where did Dr. Gala train?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gala completed his MBBS at Grant Medical College, Mumbai, DOMS at Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, and dual fellowships at L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad (Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Medical & Surgical Retina) including ROP training under Dr. Subhadra Jalali. His international qualifications include FRCS Glasgow, MRCS Edinburgh, and FICO London. He served as Resident Physician at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.

Question 3

How many surgeries has Dr. Gala performed?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gala has performed over 15,000 ophthalmologic procedures across India and Singapore — including 4,000+ cataract surgeries, 3,000+ laser procedures, and 300+ ROP treatments in premature infants.

Question 4

Does Dr. Gala treat Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in premature babies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Gala has dedicated ROP training from L V Prasad Eye Institute under Dr. Subhadra Jalali and Dr. Komal Agarwal at the Jasti V Ramanamma Children's Eye Care Centre. He has performed 300+ ROP laser and intravitreal injection procedures and assisted Stage 4 and Stage 5 ROP surgeries. We accept direct referrals from neonatologists, paediatricians, and NICUs in Mumbai.

Question 5

Has Dr. Gala published research?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Gala has published peer-reviewed research in BMJ Case Reports (two PubMed-indexed publications) and the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, with co-authorship from senior L V Prasad Eye Institute faculty including Dr. Rohit C. Khanna, Dr. Raja Narayanan, Prof. Ramesh Kekunnaya, and Dr. Padmaja Kumari Rani. He is an active peer reviewer for BMJ Case Reports.

Question 6

Has Dr. Gala received any awards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Gala's video presentation on managing Coats maculopathy was selected for the prestigious C.S. Reshmi Best Video Session at the All India Ophthalmological Conference (AIOC) 2020, India's premier annual ophthalmology conference.

Question 7

Is Dr. Gala accepting new patients?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Gala accepts new patient consultations at Crystal Clear Eye Clinic, Andheri West. Most consultations are scheduled within 24 to 48 hours. Same-day appointments are available for urgent symptoms. Call or WhatsApp +91 77188 85245 to book.

Question 8

What languages does Dr. Gala consult in?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gala consults in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi.

Question 9

Does Dr. Gala accept health insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Crystal Clear Eye Clinic is empanelled with 30+ insurance providers and TPAs for cashless cataract surgery, retinal procedures, and other inpatient eye care — including Star Health, HDFC ERGO, ICICI Lombard, Niva Bupa, Care Health, Bajaj Allianz, and Tata AIG.

Question 10

Is Dr. Gala available for second opinions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Gala welcomes second-opinion consultations — particularly for complex retinal conditions, surgical timing decisions, IOL selection for cataract surgery, glaucoma progression, ROP diagnosis confirmation, and keratoconus evaluation.

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