Dr.Rohit Saxena

Dr. Rohit Saxena, MD, PhD, FRCOphth (Elect.)
Professor of Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus & Neuro-Ophthalmology
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

 

An ophthalmology clinician and researcher with 26 years of teaching experience and serving more than 20 years as faculty at AIIMS (since 2003). Recognized globally for contributions to pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, neuro-ophthalmology, and childhood myopia research. Prolific researcher with nearly 300 indexed publications (h-index 53; ~11,500 citations), 17 PI-led funded projects, 100+ theses supervised, 5 authored books, 50+ book chapters, and 40+ national/international awards. Listed in Stanford Top 2% Scientists (2023, 2024, 2025).

Research Interest:

• Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

• Neuro-ophthalmology

• Myopia: Interventions for myopia control, Epidemiology, Genetics, High myopia

• Application of Artificial intelligence for predictive modelling in Ophthalmology

• Binocular Vision

• Space-Ophthalmology

• Ophthalmic Device development

• Clinical trials & research ethics

• Visual neuroscience & fMRI research collaborations

Education & Qualifications

• FRCOphth (by election) – Royal College of Ophthalmologists, 2025

• PhD (Ophthalmology) – AIIMS New Delhi, 2016

• MD (Ophthalmology) – AIIMS New Delhi, 1999

• MBBS – AIIMS New Delhi, 1993

• FAICO(Honorary): Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (2017); Neuro-Ophthalmology (2021)

• Additional certifications: Hospital Management (NIHFW 2006), Clinical Research Diploma (2007), Good Clinical Practices (2014 & 2019), Law in Medicine (2014)

• Observership & Training, New England Eye Center, Boston, USA (2001)

Research Contributions in brief:

• Publications: >300 indexed; h-index: 53; Citations ~11,500

• Books Authored: 5

• Book Chapters: >50

• Patents: 2 (Glaucoma herbal formulation, 3D motion perception system)

• Conferences: >250 national; >25 international; multiple live surgeries performed

• Funded Projects: PI on 17 (5 ongoing); Co-PI on 7

• Thesis Supervision: >100 (PhD/DM/MD/MS)

• Major Research Impact:

  • National guidelines for childhood progressive myopia

  • National protocols for pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus & neuro-ophthalmology (AIOS)

  • Evidence adopted by Government of India in TB-related ethambutol ocular toxicity screening

  • COVID-19 national eye-care guidelines

Awards & Honors (Selected)

• Dr S N Mitter Oration by Delhi Ophthalmology Society (2026)

• Dr Ranjan Kumar Akhkury Oration by Patna Ophthalmic Society (2026)

• Best of IJO (Original Article) – Pediatric Ophthalmology (2025)

• Best of IJO (Original Article) – Strabismus – Neuro-ophthalmology (2025)

• Outstanding Ophthalmic Teacher of India (FOTI 2024)

• AIOS Achievement Award (2023)

• AIOS IJO Silver Award (2023)

• Prof. B. S. Goel Award from SPOSI (2021)

• Dr. Hari Mohan Oration by Delhi Ophthalmology Society(2020)

• AAO Best of Show Video Award (2019)

• AIIMS Excellence Awards (2014, 2018, 2019)

• APAO Achievement Award (2013)

• AAO Achievement Award (2011)

Editorial Roles

• Chief Specialty Editor (Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus), Frontiers in Ophthalmology

• Associate Editor, Frontiers in Medicine & Frontiers in Public Health, AJO Internationl

• Former Editor/Managing Editor: DOS Times, Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, World Ophthalmology Report, etc.

• Reviewer for major international journals including BJO, JCRS, European Journal of Ophthalmology, Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, and others.

Leadership & Committee Roles

• Member Secretary, Institute Ethics Committee AIIMS

• Founder Secretary, Indian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (INOS)

• Member, ICMR, CDSCO, DST, AIOS Vision 2030, WHO India (SPECS Assam) committees

• Scientific Program Coordinator, APAO–AIOS 2025

• Advisory / Expert Committees: AAPOS (Adult Strabismus & Research), IPC, MvPI, DTAB Sub-committee, etc.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (Founding Secretary)

• All India Ophthalmological Society

• Strabismus Society of India

• International Myopia Institute

• American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

• Glaucoma Society of India

• World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

• International Strabismological Association

• Delhi Ophthalmological Society (Past Editor, Honorary Secretary and President)

Online Academic Profile:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=w6K1daQAAAAJ&hl=en

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rohit-Saxena-12