Dr Sahebaan Sethi

MS, DNB, FICO, FMRF

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Medical Services

Ophthalmology

Locations

Anthony S. Eden Hospital, Faith Hospital, Lions Eye Clinic

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi

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About Me

Dr. Sahebaan Sethi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Health Services Authority, Cayman Islands. She specialise in Cataract, Glaucoma & Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS).

Dr. Sethi is an accomplished ophthalmic surgeon with over a decade of experience, bringing a unique blend of surgical innovation, academic leadership, and compassionate care to her glaucoma and cataract practice. A gold medalist in MS Ophthalmology and a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist from Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, she is internationally recognized for her pioneering work in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS).

She was the first surgeon in India to perform live MIGS surgery and implant the iStent in her state. She holds the distinction of performing a record number of surgeries in her field and is an accomplished trainer for surgeons around the globe. Her surgical expertise spans complex cataracts, premium IOLs, trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage devices, and novel MIGS techniques including KDB, BANG, and ClearPath implants.

Dr. Sethi is a multiple awardee, including the ARVO Developing Country Eye Researcher Fellowship Floride 2014, the AIOS International Hero’s Award 2021-2023, WOS Surgical Skill Award 2022, and national accolades for best video, paper, and poster presentations. Dr. Sethi serves as the Chief Section Editor (Glaucoma) for the TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research and reviews for reputed journals including British Medical Journal, American Journal of case reports, Clinical Ophthalmology, International Ophthalmology, Cureus, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology and others.

With over 32 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and national faculty roles including ASCRS 2024, she is deeply invested in academic medicine and surgical training. Prior to joining HSA, she was heading the department of Glaucoma and Cataract at various locations in her country.

Known for her calm demeanor and empathetic approach, Dr. Sethi is deeply committed to patient-centered care. She believes in taking time to listen, explain, and partner with her patients through every step of their visual journey—earning their trust with both clinical excellence and genuine human connection.