Rohit SHETTY, MD
India

Dr. Rohit Shetty is a distinguished cornea-refractive surgeon and clinician-scientist with a profound interest in keratoconus and corneal ectatic disorders. With over 20 years of expertise in high-volume refractive surgery, Dr Shetty has significantly contributed to the understanding of keratoconus as an inflammatory disorder and has been instrumental in pioneering novel therapeutic approaches aimed at mitigating inflammation and stabilizing the disease through medical management strategies. His ground breaking research spans molecular biomarkers in various ocular conditions, including dry eye, keratoconus, retinal conditions, myopia, and glaucoma.

Driven by his passion for translational science, he has successfully translated these discoveries into practical applications, notably developing the "Bio M Pathfinder," the first point-of-care diagnostic kit for studying molecular biomarkers in clinical settings.
Furthermore, Dr. Shetty is actively involved in advancing gene therapy for corneal conditions such as keratoconus and other systemic and retinal dystrophies, cementing his status as a mentor par excellence in the field.