Best Eye Surgeon in Albania
Dr. Nishant Taneja Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder Director of Indian Eye Institute and Laser Center, is one of the world leaders in the field of vitreoretinal surgeries. He is a well-recognized expert in the medical and surgical treatment of retinal and optic nerve diseases.
Dr Taneja is Albanian’s premier and most experienced eye surgeon for Laser Vision Correction (Refractive surgery). Throughout his pioneering career Dr Taneja has helped thousands of people achieve freedom from glasses. He specializes in PRK/Femto Lasik/ and Smile Pro Laser eye surgeries. He has more than 15 years of experience in Refractive Lens exchange with Premium IOL & phakic IOL (Visian ICL and IPCL) surgeries.
He is also credited with pioneering the latest generation Femto Second Laser assisted method of Keratorefractive Lenticule extraction (Smile Pro) in Albania. He is instrumental in introducing cutting edge technology in refractive surgery in the form of Zeiss Visumax 800 in Albania. The first Zeiss Visumax 800 machine for robotic glasses removal was installed under his guidance in Indian Eye Institute and Laser Center, Tirana in March 2025.
Biographical Summary
Dr. Taneja completed his residency in ophthalmology (M.D. Ophthalmology) at All India Institute of Medical sciences(AIIMS), the prestigious and premier Medical Institute of India in 2003. Here his thesis focussed on Glaucoma, advanced imaging and angiography of the optic nerve head. During his tenure at AIIMS, he specialized in all techniques of complicated cataract, glaucoma and refractive surgeries (LASIK, LASEK, PRK etc). He then completed fellowship and Super specialization in the field of Vitreoretinal surgeries (F LVPEI) from L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, India a leading center for ophthalmic research and training. His specific areas of interest were posterior uveitis, ocular infections, optic neuropathies and Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Upon completing his Diplomate National Board (DNB) examination, he proceeded to obtain MNAMS from the National Board of Examinations in New Delhi. He then did his fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow [FRCS-1 (Glasgow)]
Dr. Taneja started practicing as an ophthalmic surgeon in 2005 in New Delhi. He worked as a consultant vitreoretinal surgeon at Shroff Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, and I Care Hospital, Noida, from 2005 to 2009. Dr. Taneja dedicated the initial decade of his medical career to working as an eye surgeon in India. During this period, he developed considerable expertise in performing complex eye surgeries and mastering laser-assisted techniques for the removal of glasses.
For 16 years, Dr. Taneja has worked in Albania, treating both routine and complex eye diseases. He is known for his personal and professional integrity, showing great concern for his patients and dedication to ophthalmology.
Dr. Taneja is dedicated to delivering the highest quality, up-to-date, and compassionate care to his patients. In addition to his clinical practice, he places great importance on advancing knowledge in the field of retinal and refractive disorders. He has contributed numerous original scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Taneja continued his medical education and surgical refinement with Preceptorship at prestigious centers like Moorfield eye hospital, London (2016), Ophthalmic Associates of Boston, USA (2018). He completed his higher refractive surgical training and received a refractive fellowship at Cologne, Germany (2021) under the guidance of Professor Oener, a pioneer of SMILE Surgery. Dr Taneja was awarded as fellow-ASRS in recognition of his contributions in field of retina & Uvea in last 15 years.
Dr Taneja has a special interest in surgical management of:
- Retinal And Vitreous Diseases Like Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Holes, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Epiretinal Mem-branes, Retinal Tears And Retinal Detachment.
- Refractive surgeries: PRK, Femto LASIK and SMILE PRO
- Retinopathy Of Prematurity: InTravitreal Injections, Laser, Cryo Therapy and Vitrectomy.
- Management Of Complications Following Anterior Segment Surgeries Like Vitreous Prolapse, Vitreous Haemorrhage, Expulsive Haemorrhage, Dropped Nucleus Or Crystalline Lens.
- Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation: Scleral Fixation Of PCIOL, Iris Sutured IOL, Iris Claw IOL, Intrascleral Suture Less Fixation Of The IOL.
- Complicated Ocular Trauma Including Retained Intraocular Foreign Body Removal And Pole To Pole Surgery In Which Corneal Transplantation Is Combined With Vitrectomy In The Same Session.
- Ocular Infections Including Orbital Cellulitis, Infective Keratitis, Endophthalmitis (Endogenous And Exogenous) And Panophthalmitis.
- Paediatric Ocular Disorders Like Congenital Glaucoma And Paediatric Retinal Detachment.
- Phacoemulsification For Cataract with Multifocal Premium lenses.
- Glaucoma Surgeries Including Trabeculectomy, visco Canalostomy, Canaloplasty And Valve Surgery.
- Congenital Cataract Surgery.
- Neurophthalmology: All Diseases Of Optic Nerve Head Including Demyelinating, Compressive, Inflammatory, Ischemic And Traumatic Optic Neuropathies.
- Electrophysiology: VEP/ ERG/ EOG.
- Artificial Iris Transplantation.
- Complete Treatment For Keratoconus : Crosslinking, Corneal Rings, Hard Contact Lens And Corneal Transplantation.
Qualifications
- MBBS ( Pt BDS PGIMS, Rohtak, India) – 2000
- MD ( Ophthalmology) AIIMS, New Delhi India – 2003
- Diplomate of National board ( DNB Ophthalmology) – 2004
- MNAMS, New Delhi, India – 2004
- FRCS-I (Glasglow, UK) – 2005
- FLVPEI ( Retina and Vitreous) 2006
- F-ASRS – 2019
Certifications
- Alcon LenSx Laser physician training Certification.
- J&J Intralase Femtosecond Laser training Certificate
- Alcon Wave-light Ex500 Laser training Certificate.
- VISUMAX 800 – Smile Pro – Myopia, Astigmatism, Hyperopia.
- Human Optics – Custom Iris Transplant Certification
- Vision ICL Phakic IOL training & certification.
Licensure
- Albanian ophthalmology society AOS
- All India ophthalmology society AIOS
- Medical council of India MCI
- Vitreoretinal Society of India (VRSI)
- American Society of retina specialist ASRS
- European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)
- American Society of Cataract & Refractive surgery ( ASCSR)
- European Society of Ctaract & Refractive surgeons ( ESCRS)
- Kosova Ophthalmological Society.