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Dr Aanchal Gupta is an internationally recognised Adelaide-based refractive, corneal, and cataract surgeon, and the founder of South Australia’s first and only female-founded, fully independent laser vision correction centre. Known for her surgical precision, patient-centred approach, and commitment to advancing access to world-class refractive care, she has become one of Australia’s most respected voices in laser vision correction, lens-based refractive surgery, and presbyopia innovation. Her work in bringing next-generation technologies to Australia, including Allotex®️ and PresbyMAX®️, along with her leadership roles on global committees, has positioned her as a rising international influence in ophthalmology.
Key Highlights:
Education & Training: Trained in Adelaide and Sydney, with advanced subspecialty training in refractive, cataract and corneal surgery. Recognised early for academic excellence and has continued to build a strong research portfolio in refractive biomechanics, lenticule-based surgery, and presbyopia-correcting technologies.
Leadership & Global Roles: Holds prestigious positions on the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences (WCRS&VS), the International Council of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS), and the Educational Committee of AECOS – roles reserved for surgeons shaping the future of global refractive care.
Specialisation: Expert in laser vision correction (SMILE Pro®️, LASIK, PRK), advanced presbyopia solutions, implantable contact lenses (EVO ICLs), and premium intraocular lens (IOL) technologies, with a strong focus on customised treatments aided by advanced diagnostics, corneal mapping, and biomechanics.
Innovation & Firsts: First in Australia to introduce Allotex®️ technology and the first in South Australia to offer PresbyMAX®️ and several next-generation presbyopia-correcting lenses. Leads a technologically sophisticated refractive centre equipped with industry-leading diagnostic platforms.
Patient Care: Widely regarded for her warm, compassionate approach, clear communication, and meticulous individual risk assessment. Dedicated to expanding equitable access to specialty refractive care for patients at all stages of life.
Global Recognition: Increasingly recognised on the international stage, frequently invited to speak at APACRS, APAO, ESCRS, RANZCO, and AECOS, and contributing to global discourse on refractive innovation, lenticule surgery, and presbyopia correction.
Creative & Personal Interests: Passionate about design, architecture, and creating a sensory patient experience. Developed IVISION LASER with a high-end, calming aesthetic—from curated interiors to sound design, reflecting her belief that clinical excellence and patient experience should go hand-in-hand.
Location: Based in Adelaide, Australia, where she practices primarily at IVISION LASER, providing advanced refractive and lens-based vision correction for patients across the region. She also provides services in the public setting at the Royal Adelaide Hospital training the next generation of ophthalmologists.
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She has since been at the forefront of innovation in refractive and corneal surgery. Dr Gupta was the first surgeon in Australia to perform Allotex® tissue implantation for presbyopia correction. She was also the first in South Australia to perform Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) and Descemet Stripping Only (DSO) for Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy, as well as the first to offer CAIRS, topography-guided SmartSurfACE, and Keraring implantation for the management of keratoconus.
Dr Gupta serves on the committee of the Australian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (AUSCRS).
Dr Gupta is a College Councillor with RANZCO and a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Adelaide. She has previously served as the RANZCO Director of Training for South Australia, an accredited program responsible for training the next generation of ophthalmologists.
Dr Gupta has also been invited to speak at national events such as The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Annual Congress and the Johnson & Johnson Vision Innovation Insights Evening.
From 2026, she joined the editorial board of CRST Global (Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today Global), a respected international publication in the field.
She has been invited to speak at major international meetings, including the Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS).
These appointments represent some of the most respected distinctions in refractive and cataract surgery, awarded to surgeons recognised for excellence and for shaping the future direction of the specialty on a global scale.
Dr Gupta’s keen interest in refractive surgery stems from observing the very positive impact that it has on patients. She recognises that very few fields in medicine and even ophthalmology can promise the precision which refractive surgery can. It translates to high patient satisfaction for whom such results can be life-changing. She is particularly interested in customised technology such as topography-guided laser whereby not only can patients be given freedom from glasses, but in some instances, their vision can be improved beyond what they had known in glasses or contact lenses. Being able to provide state-of-art, patient-centred care is at the core of her practice.
