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About Athena Eye & Glaucoma

Expert ophthalmology. Compassionate care. August 2026.

— About the Practice

A Practice Built Around You

Athena Eye & Glaucoma was founded on a simple belief — every patient deserves world-class eye care delivered with warmth, precision, and dignity.

We bring together cutting-edge diagnostic technology and deeply human care. Our specialists carry decades of combined experience in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, laser therapy, and comprehensive ocular health — committed to preserving your vision for life.

From your first consultation to post-operative follow-up, our team ensures you are informed, comfortable, and confident at every step of your care journey.

— Our Core Values

The Principles That Guide Us

Excellence

State-of-the-art technology paired with evidence-based practice at every level of care.

Compassion

Every patient is treated as a person, not a procedure — with warmth and dignity.

Precision

Surgical and diagnostic accuracy at the highest possible standard.

Continuity

Long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and consistent communication.

15+Years Experience

— Meet the Surgeon

Dr. Roma Patel

MD · Ophthalmologist & Glaucoma Specialist

Dr. Roma Patel is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specialising in cataract surgery and glaucoma management. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she has performed thousands of successful procedures and is recognised for her commitment to personalised, high-quality patient care.

Dr. Patel completed her residency in ophthalmology at a leading academic medical centre, followed by a glaucoma fellowship. She is dedicated to staying at the forefront of ophthalmic innovation, offering her patients access to the latest surgical techniques and diagnostic tools.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Patel is passionate about patient education and community outreach, believing that an informed patient is an empowered one.

Education & Credentials

Medical Degree — Fellowship-trained Ophthalmologist
Glaucoma Fellowship — Advanced Subspecialty Training
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member, American Glaucoma Society

— Why Choose Us

The Athena Difference

01

Fellowship Trained

Subspecialty expertise in both cataract and glaucoma surgery from leading academic programmes.

02

Advanced Technology

Latest diagnostic equipment and surgical platforms including laser cataract surgery and MIGS.

03

Personalised Care

Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual patient — no one-size-fits-all approach.

04

Comprehensive Follow-up

Long-term relationship with your surgeon throughout your entire care journey.

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