About Founders & Organization

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Selfless, dedicated, and empathic leaders, Dr. Mehul Shah and Dr. Shreya Shah are the guiding lights and the driving force behind Dhrashti Netralaya.

The Founding Journey

Dr. Mehul Shah is a renowned retina specialist trained at Sankara Nethralaya, and Dr. Shreya Shah, is a paediatric ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon.

They rejected the material pursuits and private, high-income practice in urban centers and chose to serve where the need was greatest.

Dipping into their own and borrowed funds, the couple began treating patients in Dahod. A modest effort soon became a movement, a revolution, with many more joining them in their cause.

Led by their resolve to create Blindness Free Zones, the couple took an outreach camp and turned it into one of India’s most respected rural ophthalmic institutes. Free of cost services are provided along with food, transport, and accommodation as needed.

Partners in life, partners in service, Dr. Mehul Shah and Dr. Shreya Shah are shaping a legacy of hope, healing, and humanity. Recognised and awarded in India and aboard, the love they receive from their patients, doctors, and students remains their most important validation.

Dr. Mehul Shah

Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon and Ocular Trauma Specialist

Dr. Mehul Shah’s expertise focuses on vitreo-retinal surgeries, ocular trauma, and complex retinal procedures such as repairing retinal detachments and treating macular conditions. Dr. Shah is also recognized for his leadership as the Secretary of the Ocular Trauma Society of India, a position he held for six years. He has contributed to ophthalmic research through publications in peer-reviewed journals and leads mentoring programs for emerging ophthalmologists.

Dr. Shreya Shah

Paediatric Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon

Dr. Shreya Shah has been instrumental in developing child-focused ophthalmic services and comprehensive treatment plans that integrate surgical and non-surgical care. She is actively involved in research and public health advocacy and holds the position of Treasurer at the Pediatric Ophthalmological Society of India. Her work includes developing the country’s largest database on ocular trauma and shaping national-level eye care policies.

Connect With Drashti Netralaya

To learn more about our services, outreach, and eye care initiatives, get in touch with the Drashti Netralaya team.