Last updated: 7 November 2026
Dr. Ritu Aurora is a Director of Vision Plus Eye Centre, Noida, and a cataract and refractive surgeon with more than 30 years of practice in Noida and Delhi. She began performing phacoemulsification (small-incision cataract surgery) in 1997, and was among the first few surgeons to start phacoemulsification in Noida and North India. Patients see her for cataract (motiyabind), glasses-removal surgery planning, children's eye problems, glaucoma and dry eye.
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About Dr. Ritu Aurora
She holds an MBBS and an MS in Ophthalmology from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, with her MS training at Guru Nanak Eye Centre. Her approach is built around one habit: explain the options in plain language, then let the patient decide with a clear picture of risks and costs. She has performed more than 50,000 phacoemulsification surgeries, trained many eye doctors in phacoemulsification, and conducted workshops and seminars.
Her Delhi Medical Council registration number is 22334 (2004).
Training and career timeline
The stages below are in order.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medical degree | 1987, MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi |
| Postgraduate | 1995, MS Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College |
| Phaco training | 1996–97, Fellowship in Phacoemulsification, Raghudeep Eye Centre, Ahmedabad, under Dr Abhay Vasavada |
| First phaco surgeries | 1997 |
| Earlier roles | 1997–2002 Consultant & Unit Head, Icare Hospital, Noida; 2002–2017 Visiting Consultant & Head of Department, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Noida & Patparganj; 2004–2005 Consultant & Unit Head, Centre for Sight, Faridabad; 2007–2021 Visiting Consultant & Medical Director, MMR Eye Institute, New Delhi |
| Present | 2015–now Co-founder, Director & Medical Director, Vision Plus Eye Centre, Noida |
Areas of practice
Her work covers the full path from diagnosis to surgery in these areas:
- Cataract surgery, including complicated cataract (small pupil, weak support for the lens, very dense cataract) and paediatric cataract .
- Refractive surgery, to reduce dependence on glasses. See LASIK in Noida. Procedures include LASIK, PRK, phakic lens (ICL) and refractive lens exchange.
- Glaucoma, including medical care and surgery, conventional as well as MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgery). Glaucoma care .
- Paediatric ophthalmology: squint (tirchi nazar), lazy eye and children's glasses.
- Dry eye and myopia management in children and young adults.
How Dr. Ritu Aurora plans cataract surgery
Surgery is planned around your eye, your daily life and your health, not around a fixed package. A typical sequence looks like this.
- Examination. A dilated check of the lens, retina and optic nerve, plus eye pressure. Cataract surgery is not started until other eye problems are ruled out or understood.
- Measurements. The eye is measured (biometry) to calculate the power of the replacement lens, and the front surface of the eye is checked for astigmatism.
- Lens discussion. She explains the options: monofocal lenses (one focus, usually distance), multifocal or EDOF lenses (reduce need for reading glasses, with trade-offs such as glare around lights), and toric lenses (correct astigmatism). The choice depends on your work, hobbies, night driving and the health of the retina. See the cataract surgery page and the price ranges by lens .
- Medical clearance. Blood pressure, sugar and other medicines are reviewed before the day of surgery.
- Surgery and review. Phaco is done as a day-care procedure in a modular operation theatre at Sector 51, and follow-up visits are scheduled to check healing and fine-tune glasses.
Memberships and teaching
She is a member of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS), Glaucoma Society of India, Indian Society of Cornea & Keratorefractive Surgeons (ISCKRS) and Noida Ophthalmological Society.
She has been an invited speaker and co-instructor at the annual meetings of AIOS, DOS, ISCKRS, EURETINA, NOS and UKOS, and at many regional and national conferences. She has conducted several eye camps for the underprivileged and runs regular charitable OPDs.
Where to consult Dr. Ritu Aurora
Dr. Ritu Aurora consults at Vision Plus Eye Centre. At Sector 51 she consults Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Tuesday and Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. At Gaur City she consults Tuesday and Friday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. These timings are from the public Practo listing; please call +91 88003 13134 to confirm. Please call before travelling so the desk can confirm the doctor, centre and time.
- Sector 51, Noida (main centre): Kisan Tower, FF, SF & TF, Capt Shashikant Sharma Marg, Hoshiarpur, Sector 51, Noida 201301. Mon to Sat 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM; Sun 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Gaur City 1, Greater Noida West: Shop No. 213, Aarza Square-2, Plot No. CS-2, Gaur City-1, Sector 4, Greater Noida West 201309. Mon to Sat 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Sun closed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dr. Ritu Aurora?
Dr. Ritu Aurora is a Director and cataract and refractive surgeon at Vision Plus Eye Centre, Noida. She completed her MBBS and MS Ophthalmology at Maulana Azad Medical College, trained in phaco at Raghudeep Eye Centre, Ahmedabad, and has practised for more than 30 years in Noida and Delhi.
Is Dr. Ritu Aurora the same person as Dr. Ritu Arora?
Not necessarily. "Aurora" and "Arora" are different surnames, and doctors with similar names practise in other cities. This page is about Dr. Ritu Aurora of Vision Plus, Noida. To be sure you have the right doctor, confirm the surname spelling, the centre address and the registration number (Delhi Medical Council, 22334) when you book.
When should I see Dr. Ritu Aurora?
See her if your vision is cloudy or glary, if you need new glasses often, if you want to reduce dependence on glasses, if your child has a squint or poor vision, or if you have been told you have raised eye pressure. For sudden vision loss or a dark curtain, call the desk and call the desk for the earliest available slot.
Is cataract surgery safe?
Phaco is one of the most commonly performed operations worldwide, and most patients do well. Like all surgery it carries risks, such as infection, inflammation, swelling of the retina or a need for a second procedure. The doctor discusses these before surgery, including how your own eye health changes them.
What happens on the day of cataract surgery?
You arrive with someone to accompany you, the eye is numbed (usually with drops, sometimes an injection), and the operation takes roughly 10 to 20 minutes for a routine case. You rest briefly and go home the same day with drops and instructions. Complicated cases take longer. Review visits follow.
How much does cataract surgery cost with Dr. Ritu Aurora?
The cost depends mainly on the lens. Indicative ranges per eye are Rs 25,000 to 40,000 for a standard foldable monofocal lens and Rs 45,000 to 1,00,000 for multifocal or trifocal. A firm quote is given after examination. See the full eye surgery cost table .
How do I book an appointment?
Call or WhatsApp +91 8800313134, or call +91 9717417417 for a surgery consultation. Mention Dr. Ritu Aurora, your main symptom and whether you prefer Sector 51 or Gaur City 1. You can also write to wecare@visionplus.net.in.
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Appointments: +91 8800313134 (call or WhatsApp). Eye surgery consultation: +91 9717417417. Email: wecare@visionplus.net.in.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ritu Aurora, November 2026