Dr Kriti Agnihotri

Dr Kriti Agnihotri is a general ophthalmologist at Retina and Eye Specialists, providing comprehensive adult eye care alongside subspecialty expertise in paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus surgery.

She completed her general ophthalmology surgical training through the Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital network, gaining a strong foundation across anterior and posterior segment eye disease. She then undertook subspecialty training in paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Oxford University Hospital and Birmingham Children’s Hospital in the United Kingdom, both being some of the world’s leading centres in the fields. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO).

Dr Agnihotri holds Visiting Medical Officer appointments at Sydney Children’s Hospital and The Sutherland Hospital, where she continues to care for children with a wide range of eye conditions.

General ophthalmology is at the core of her practice, covering common anterior and posterior segment conditions in adults and children. Her two areas of subspecialty focus are:

• Paediatric ophthalmology: vision screening, and the diagnosis and management of paediatric-specific conditions including squint/lazy eye, cataracts, glaucoma and allergies
• Adult strabismus: surgical and non-surgical treatment of eye misalignment and binocular vision disorders

She takes a patient- and family-centred approach, explaining findings clearly and involving parents in decisions about their child’s care. Dr Agnihotri welcomes referrals for general ophthalmology, paediatric, and adult strabismus cases, and operates at Waratah Private Hospital and Sydney Surgical Centre, Randwick.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 2014
• Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science (GradDip Ophth Sci) 2018
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) 2026

Registrar Training

• Senior Resident Medical Officer at Sydney Eye Hospital
• Registrar Training at Prince of Wales Campus including Sydney Children’s Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women

Fellowship Training

• Fellowship in adult strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology at Oxford University Hospital and Birmingham Children’s Hospital (including Birmingham Women’s Hospital) 2025-26

Memberships

• FRANZCO, ASO, AMA, ASMOF

Awards / Career Achievements

• Employee of the Month, Prince of Wales Hospital 2023

Special Interests

• Practical approaches to childhood eye condition treatment so as to be minimally disruptive to their development

Hospital Appointments

• Sydney Children’s Hospital
• The Sutherland Hospital
• Prince of Wales Hospital (pending)
• Waratah Private Hospital

Consulting Locations

• Hurstville Retina and Eye
• Bright Sight Specialists Randwick
• Marsden Eye Specialists, Parramatta and Penrith

Personal Q&As

Why did you choose this profession?
As a child I used to accompany family members to the paediatric eye clinic and this gave me an appreciation for the impact that vision problems have on a child’s daily life and development.

What is your favourite operation (or procedure or service) and why?
Cataracts and restoring single vision, as it makes such a huge difference in the patient’s quality of life.

Can you name a person / teacher / mentor along the way that taught you something important about your given field?
My supervisor of training, Dr Leanne Cheung, taught me not to limit myself because of my own perception of my abilities. She always believed in the power of women in surgical careers and has been a great inspiration for me to reach for my ambitions.

Do you have a memorable patient story / work experience or moment you can share?
When I was a junior doctor in the Canterbury Hospital emergency department, I had the privilege of treating an entire family of First Nations Australians as they became comfortable with my bedside manner and approach to patient care.

What are some hobbies and interests outside of work that you enjoy?
Travelling around Australia and the world, and running after my 2.5 year old toddler.