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About Dr Uday Bhatt
Dr Uday Bhatt is a highly experienced cataract and corneal ophthalmologist. He specialises in cataract surgery and can offer his patients the latest technological advances in this field, including laser cataract surgery and intraocular lenses. Dr Bhatt treats refractive errors and is an experienced laser eye surgeon (LASIK and ASLA). With his expertise in lens technology, he performs refractive lens exchange and lens implants to correct refractive errors. Laser eye surgery is performed at our dedicated, state-of-the-art laser suite at our Melbourne (St Kilda Rd) clinic.
Dr Bhatt is also a corneal specialist and treats the full range of corneal conditions, including keratoconus, pterygium and recurrent corneal erosions. His areas of special interest include collagen cross-linking for keratoconus and the latest techniques in corneal transplantation and grafting. In addition to his specialty areas, Dr Bhatt treats glaucoma and performs eyelid surgery.
Additional languages spoken:
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Bengali
Operates at:
Career highlights
Career firsts
- Implanted the first trifocal intraocular lens in the UK as part of a research trial
Teaching
- Examiner for undergraduate ophthalmology examinations, University of Leicester, UK
- Regularly involved in teaching and mentoring medical students
Other professional achievements
- Wrote two chapters titled “Follicular Conjunctivitis” and “Ocular Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease” for the highly-acclaimed reference textbook Duane’s Ophthalmology
- Primary investigator in various FDA trials
Dr Uday Bhatt leads the way in advanced corneal treatments with CAIRS
A leading specialist in corneal conditions, Dr Bhatt is recognised for his innovative approach to corneal transplantation and grafting. He offers the latest techniques, including CAIRS (Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments) – the newest advancement in corneal ring segment surgery.
CAIRS uses biocompatible donor tissue, implanted within the patient’s cornea, to reshape and strengthen its structure, improve vision and stabilise the condition. By replacing synthetic implants with natural donor tissue, CAIRS reduces the risk of rejection, scarring and implant extrusion, while enabling faster recovery and earlier visual improvement. This minimally invasive technique is transforming the management of keratoconus and related disorders.
Renowned for his surgical precision and commitment to outstanding patient care, Dr Bhatt tailors each CAIRS procedure to the patient’s unique corneal anatomy. To find out if CAIRS is right for you, book a consultation with Dr Bhatt at our Camberwell, Coburg or Footscray clinics.
Further information
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
- Australian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of London (FRCO)
- Fellowship of the World College of Refractive Surgeons and Vision Sciences (FWCRS)
Community involvement & charitable work
Dr Bhatt has been involved in efforts to eradicate preventable blindness in remote parts of India and Bangladesh.
Awards
- RANZCO Audit Award for audit on pterygium treatment, RANZCO Congress (2017)
- Ian Collins Rayner UKISCRS Fellowship Award fund for carrying out modern cataract surgery related research (2012)
- Alcon Leicester Research Prize for best paper/case report (2007 and 2008)
Education & training
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), University of Calcutta, India
- Diploma in Tropical Health and Medicine (DTMH), University of Calcutta, India
- Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO), University of Calcutta, India
- Master of Science in Evidence-Based Healthcare (MScEBP), Teesside University, UK
- Ophthalmology training, University of Leicester, UK
- Fellowship in cornea and external eye diseases, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
Research
Dr Bhatt’s primary research interest is in trifocal intraocular lens technology. Through his involvement in a European trial of this technology, he was the the first ophthalmologist to implant these lenses in the UK. He is currently the primary investigator in four international trials of lenses. In addition to writing two book chapters for the leading ophthalmic textbook Duane’s Ophthalmology, Dr Bhatt has 52 scientific publications, is a lead author for a Cochrane systematic review, and peer reviews publications for many high impact ophthalmology journals. Dr Bhatt regularly presents at national and international scientific and industry meetings.
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Comparison of penetrating and endothelial keratoplasty in patients with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome: A registry study
Roberts PK, Keane M [...] all contributors to the Australian Corneal Graft Registry
Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2023. -
Keratoconus International Consortium (KIC)- advancing keratoconus research
Sahebjada S, Chan E [...] KIC members, et al.
BMC Ophthalmol. 2023;27;23(1):337.
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Three-year multinational clinical study on an aspheric hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens
Nuijts RMMA, Bhatt U [...] Roberts TV, et al.
J Cataract Refract Surg. 2023;49(7):672-678.
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Visual and refractive efficacy of Panoptix toric intraocular lens in a clinical setting
Ackerman M, Lawless M, Levitz L, Bhatt U et al.
Clinical Ophthalmology. 2023
16: 4227–4237. -
Multicenter visual outcomes comparison of 2 trifocal presbyopia-correcting IOLs: 6-month postoperative results
Lapid-Gortzak R, Bhatt U, Sanchez JG, Guarro M, Hida WT, Bala C, Nosé RM, Rodriguez Alvira FJ, Martinez A.
JCRS, Nov 2020; 46(11):1534-1542 -
Visual and refractive outcomes following implantation of a new trifocal intraocular lens
Lawless M, Hodge C, Reich J, Levitz L, Bhatt UK, McAlinden C, Roberts K, Roberts TV.
Eye Vis (Lond), Apr 2017; 4:10. -
Oral antivirals for preventing recurrent herpes simplex keratitis in people with corneal grafts.
Bhatt UK, Abdul Karim MN, Prydal JI, Maharajan SV, Fares U.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, Nov 2016 30;11 -
Corneal microcysts.
Dhillon VK, Faraj LA, Elalfy MS, Bhatt U, Said DG, Dua HS.
Br J Ophthalmol, Jan 2014 98(1):138, 147–8 -
Visual outcomes and subjective experience after bilateral implantation of a new diffractive trifocal intraocular lens.
Sheppard AL, Shah S, Bhatt U, Bhogal G, Wolffsohn JS.
J Cataract Refract Surg, Mar 2013 39(3):343–9 -
Visual outcomes in corneal transplantation.
Bhatt UK, Faraj LA, Dhillon V, Dua HS.
Br J Ophthalmol, Jan 2013 97(1):5–6 -
Clinical outcomes after implantation of a new hydrophobic acrylic toric IOL during routine cataract surgery.
Sheppard AL, Wolffsohn JS, Bhatt U, Hoffmann PC, Scheider A, Hütz WW, Shah S.
J Cataract Refract Surg, Jan 2013 39(1):41–7 -
Design and validity of a miniaturized open-field aberrometer.
Bhatt UK, Sheppard AL, Shah S, Dua HS, Mihashi T, Yamaguchi T, Wolffsohn JS.
J Cataract Refract Surg, Jan 2013 39(1):36–40 -
Visual experiences and pain scores in vitreo-retinal surgery under local anesthesia.
Bhatt U, Elena Gregory M, Benskin S, Banerjee S.
Acta Ophthalmol, Mar 2010 88(2):e9–e10 -
Bilateral full thickness macular holes in association with serpiginous choroiditis.
Gregory ME, Bhatt U, Benskin S, Banerjee S.
Ocul Immunol Inflamm, Sept-Oct 2009 17(5):328–9 -
Sequential leukemic infiltration and human herpesvirus optic neuropathy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Bhatt UK, Gregory ME, Madi MS, Fraser M, Woodruff GH.
J AAPOS, Apr 2008 12(2):200–2
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Continued long-term flattening following collagen cross-linking for keratoconus
Bhatt U.
Poster presented at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology (RANZCO) Congress, Adelaide, 2024. -
Predictors of poor visual outcomes following cataract surgery in patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy
Bhatt U.
Poster and lecture presented at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology (RANZCO) Congress, Adelaide, 2024. -
Trifocals: New frontiers in multifocal IOL technology
RANZCO Vic Branch meeting 2017 -
Outcomes of varying incision locations combined with Barrett's Universal II formula directed toric intraocular lens (IOL) selection and axis of placement in cataract surgery
AUSCRS 2016 -
Low torics IOLs in astigmatism control
Alcon Synergeyes 2016 -
Visual outcomes and patient experiences following bilateral implantation of a diffractive trifocal intraocular lens
AUSCRS 2015 -
Are traditional bifocals enough?
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Validity of a prototype surgical aberrometer
RANZCO 2014 -
Intraoperative prediction of refractive error using a prototype surgical aberrometer
RANZCO 2014 -
Clinicial results of intraoperative refraction during cataract surgery using a new prototype surgical aberrometer
AUSCRS 2014 -
Clinical Applications of a prototype intraoperative aberrometer
Sue Watson Postgraduate Presentation prize – University of Nottingham, 15th March 2013. -
Mix and match strategy with accommodating and multifocal intraocular lenses
Paper presentation at the ESCRS, 2012 -
Visual and clinical outcomes with a new hydrophobic acrylic toric intraocular lens in routine cataract surgery.
Paper presentation at the ESCRS 2012. -
Visual outcomes following bilateral implantation of a trifocal intraocular lens.
Paper presentation at the ESCRS 2012. -
Intraoperative IOL power prediction using a prototype Shack-Hartmann aberrometer.
Poster presentation at the Research Forum, University of Nottingham, July 2012. -
Visual outcomes and subjective experience following a trifocal IOL implantation.
ARVO 2012, Fort Lauderdale, USA. -
Validity of a prototype surgical aberrometer.
Paper presentation at the ESCRS meeting Sept 2011, Vienna, Austria.
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