He completed his Postgraduation (M.D.) from Dr. R.P. Centre (AIIMS) in 19901. He completed his medical Thesis on Refractive error changes following strabismus surgery.  He was awarded the Diplomate of National Board of Examinations, India, in the same year. He worked as a Senior Resident in Vitreo-retina unit of Dr. R.P. Centre, AIIMS, New  Delhi from October 1990 to  October 1993 .

He has worked as a Retina Consultant and conducted Retina Clinics at MM Eyetech, with Professor Madan Mohan for fifteen years and regularly carried out Fluorescein Angiography, Retinal photocoagulation, Optical  Coherence Tomography (OCT), Ultrasound-B scan (USG-B scan) & Retinal Surgeries.

He successfully started his own private clinic at Ahuja Child and Eye Centre, 36, Parmanand Colony, (Near Kingsway Camp) in 1993. It was a fully computerized centre for complete and comprehensive eye care. He went on to start his own Registered Eye Nursing Home at Vijay Nagar (near Delhi University), Ahuja Laser Eye Centre since 2002, which had been running successfully for over nine years. As a philanthropic gesture he also started a  Charitable eye hospital at Burari village, Delhi in early 2007. Presently ACE & ALEC have been merged into a single complete bigger unit at 212, Parmanand colony, Delhi-110009.

He is also a  Senior eye surgeon & Head of the Eye Department at Sant Nirankari Mandal Hospital which also has the facility for Phacoemulsification & has been the Referral Centre for Motea-Bind Mukti Abhiyan of Delhi Govt. since 2003. Dr. Sanjay Ahuja is also working as  a visiting guest teacher & Professor at Dr. B.R.Sur Homeo Medical college & Research centre, Nanak Pura, Moti Bagh, Delhi, Govt. of Delhi.

Community Ophthalmology

Participated in over fifty surgical eye camps (included school health services and delivering public health lectures) at Faridabad, Gurgaon districts, Delhi and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (held 5 eye camps on different islands). He is routinely carrying out free eye camps  along with various NGO’s at Burari, Sonia Vihar, Indra Vikas Colony & other semi-urban areas of North & East Delhi. 

Teaching Experience: Dr. Sanjay Ahuja is also working as a Guest teacher in Ophthalmology (Formerly Visiting Professor) since 2010 at Dr. B.R.Sur Homeo Medical college & Research centre, Nanak Pura, Delhi, Govt. of Delhi.

He has teaching experience of teaching Junior Residents and teaching M.B.B. S. Students at A.I.I.M.S. during his three years of Senior residency at Dr. R.P. Centre). He also took lectures for students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic techniques at Dr. R.P. Centre., AIIMS.  and B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing at A.I.I.M.S. during this period. He went on to conduct regular practical classes of senior residents & Optometrists every week at MM Eyetech. He conducted lectures for  Institute of Clinical Research of India, Okhla, Delhi, for management students.

Research 

Articles published in Indexed Journals

1. Macular infarction following intravitreal Amikacin. Annals of Ophthalmology 25: 262-263, 1992
2. Short axial length: Risk factor for CRVO. Annals of Ophthalmology 26:145-147, 1994.
3. ND-YAG Iridolenticular Synechiolysis in Uveitis. Ophthalmic Surgery. 25:288-291, 1994.
4. Evaluation of an innovative school eye health education model. Indian Paediatrics. 31:553-557, 1994.

Articles published in Non-Indexed Journals

1. Central Serous Retinopathy-A Review. Visiscan. 2: 9-11, 1995.
2. Eales disease-Management Approach. DOS Times 1:10-12, 1995
3. Posterior Uveitis-Its Differential Diagnosis. DOS Times 1(6):12-14, 1995.
4. Contact lens: A Review- Medical Pulse, 1996, Vol.3:9,33-35.
5. Ophthalmology Quiz  (Regular  monthly feature for 1 year). Medical Pulse. 1996: vol3 No.9 onwards.
6. Management of Diabetic Retinopathy- Medical Pulse. Vol.3:10, 57-60
7. Basics of fluorescein angiography- Medical Pulse.1996,vol3 no.12.
8. Ocular Toxoplasmosis Syndrome (O.T.S.) Medical pulse. 1997, vol 4 no.2
9. Lasers in ophthalmology-Medical Pulse.1997,vol.3 no.8
10. Central Serous Retinopathy-Medical Pulse. 1997. Vol4.no.4
11. Age Related Macular Degeneration-Medical Pulse.1997, Vol.4, no.8
12. Biomicroscopic Indirect Ophthalmoscopy (BMIO)-DOS Times, vol.4 no.7, 1999.
13. Coats’ disease- Delhi Journal of ophthalmology. Vol.8, No.2, Jun’2000.
14. Ocular side/toxic effects of systemically administered drugs-Ophthalmology Today. Vol III no.4, Aug. ‘2002.
15. Idiopathic Central Serous Chorio-retinopathy (ICSC)- Ophthalmology Today. Vol.III No.5, Sept. Oct. 2002.
16. Non-Contact Fundus Biomicroscopy: DOS times vol.9, no.4, October 2003.
17. Fundus Fluorescein angiography (FFA)- Chief findings in retinal diseases. DOS Times. Vol.11, No.8, Feb’2006.
18. Peripheral retinal degeneration- DOS Times. Vol.11, No.10, Apr’2006.
19. Immunosuppressives in uveitis- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.1, July’2006.
20. Pregnancy & Fundal disorders- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.1, Aug’2006.
21. Practical aspects of retinal photocoagulation- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.3, Sep’2006.
22. Tips on care & sterilization of surgical instruments- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.3, Sep’2006.
23. Differential diagnosis of macular edema- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.4, Oct’2006.
24. FAQs on Diabetic retinopathy- IMA-DNZ Bulletin, Nov’2006
25. Differential diagnosis of posterior segment causes of poor visual gain after uneventful cataract extraction- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.6, Dec’2006.
26. Corticosteroids in ophthalmology- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.8, Feb’2007.
27. Cataract & Glaucoma: Newer procedures & products- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.10, Apr’2007.
28. IOL models & designs- DOS Times. Oct’2007.
29. Differential Diagnosis of posterior uveitis- DOS Times. Oct’2008.
30. Tips on Bioavailability of topically applied drugs. DOS Times. July’2009.

Presented original papers entitled-

1. Role of oral zinc therapy in macular colloids.
2. Ocular axial length in CRVO
3. Nd-YAG Photomydriasis in aphakic eyes

 In All India Ophthalmological Conference 1993 held at Jaipur.

Miscellaneous qualifications:

1. Ex-Joint Ophthalmic editor for various medical journals from Passi Publications, Regd. Office at 1054, Tiraha Bahram Khan, Darya Ganj, New Delhi-110 002.
2. Ex-Ophthalmic Editor of Website for Health Infotech Pvt. Ltd. With their regd. Office at B-24, Kailash Apartments, New Delhi.
3. Framed ophthalmic questions and helped in conducting “Glaxo-Welcome” Medi-Mind medical Quiz in all major medical colleges of India during 1999-2000
4. Author of an already published book: Understanding Eyes-Care & Disorders, for general medical practitioners, optometrists, medical undergraduates, etc.
5. Author of a Hindi language book on Eye-care published in 2002.
6. T.V. Presentation- discussed retinal disorders & their cure in health care program in “ help-line” on ZEE Television network in October 1996.
7. Awarded special cash prize by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 2006 for being primary author of book on eyes in Hindi language titled- “Aankhein – Rog aur Sawdhanian”.
8. Awarded special cash prize by the central Health Ministry, Government of India in 2008 for being primary author of book on eyes in Hindi language titled- “Aankhein – Rog aur Sawdhanian”.
9. Written E-Books on "Medical Retina for Eye surgeons" & "Tips in ophthalmology for General medical practitioners" in 2020-21.

Presentations in Annual DOS meetings & other state meetings:

1. Article on Central Serous Retinopathy-How to manage? In April 1998.
2. Article on “Coats disease-How to confirm diagnosis & how to treat” in April 2000.
3. Conducted “Meet at Savants” program in April 2000.
4. Conducting Wet Labs on “Fundus Biomicroscopy” & Indirect Ophthalmoscopy from 1998 onwards.
5. Article on “Retinal photocoagulation- Practical tips” in Kashmir Ophthalmological Society in Annual meeting in June’2007.
6. Acted as Convenor/ Moderator in many of the Annual DOS meeting sessions.

Memberships:

• Life member of All India Ophthalmological Society (A.I.O.S)
• Life member of Delhi Ophthalmological Society (D.O.S.)
• Life member of Indian & Delhi Medical Association (IMA & DMA)
• Life member of India Intra-ocular Implant & Refractive Society (IIRS)
• Life member of Vitreo-retina society of India (VRSI)

She completed her Rotary Internship of one year at Smt. Sucheta Kripalani Hospital and Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital in the year 1989. She went on to do a Housejob in Psychiatry for 6 months. She did her Post graduation, M.D. in Ophthalmology from Dr. R.P.Centre. AIIMS, New Delhi in the year 1993. She completed her thesis on Physiological Impacts of Radial Keratotomy .                         

Experience :

During M.D.:

During Three years training in Ophthalmology she worked in various ophthalmic specialities including Oculoplasty, Squint and Ocular motility & Orthoptics, Glaucoma, Cornea, Uvea,  Lens and Intraocular lens Implantation, Vitreous, Retina, Ocular Surface  Disorders, Contact lenses and Pediatric Opththalmology. She also participated in surgical eye camps,  including School Health Services in Faridabad and Ghaziabad districts.

Post M.D.: 

From 1993 onwards, she worked as a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon at Lok Kalyan Samiti Eye Hospital (Vishnu Digambar Marg, New Delhi) for over three  years and routinely performed microsurgeries including Extracapsular Cataract Extractions, Intraocular lens Implantations (IOL), Phacoemulsification, Glaucoma Surgeries, Vitrectomies, Squint Surgeries. Laser  Surgeries, Ultrasonography and Contact Lens fittings, etc.

Since 1996 she started working at  her own private clinic at Ahuja Child and Eye Centre, 36, Parmanand Colony (near Kingsway camp) Delhi-9.and at Ahuja Laser Eye Centre, F-23B, Vijay Nagar, Delhi-110009, which was approved by the Delhi Govt. vide Regn. No. NH-599, since its inception. Presently ACE & ALEC have been merged into a single complete bigger unit at 212, Parmanand colony, Delhi-110009, where she is working as a joint Director & partner with her husband Dr. Sanjay Ahuja.

She also worked as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Khosla Hospital . She was also a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Sanatan Dharam Charitable Hospital (Model Town) for 5 years from 1998 to 2004 where she routinely performed Intraocular Surgeries.

She has also organized many Free eye camps  and school health checkups in association with various NGO’s.

Publications:

1. Central Serous Retinopathy- Visiscan (Journal of Delhi Ophthalmological Society) 1995; 2: 9-10.
2. Eales’ Disease-Management : DOS Times, 1995, Vol, 1, 10-11.                  
3. Posterior  Uveitis-It’s Differential Diagnosis: DOS Times, 1995;  Vol.1;  6,7-9.
4. Contact  Lens : A Review -  Medical Pulse , 1996;  Vol 3; 9, 33 - 35.
5. Ophthalmology  Quiz ( Regular Monthly Feature) -Medical Pulse  1996 ;  Vol 3 No. 9 onwards.
6. Management  of  Diabetic  Retinopathy - Medical Pulse,  Vol 3 ; 10, 57-60.
7. Management of CSR - Visiscan 
8. Basics of Fluorescein Angiography - Medical Pulse 1996,  Vol 3; No.12.
9. Ocular  Toxopalsmosis  Syndrome (O.T.S.) - Medical Pulse 1997, Vol 4;  No.4.
10. Central  Serous  Retinopathy - Medical Pulse 1997, Vol 4; No.4.
11. Age  Related  Macular  Degeneration - Medical Pulse 1997,  Vol4;  No.8.
12. Biomicroscopic indirect ophthalmoscopy (BMIO)- DOS Times. Vol. 4 no. 7, 1999.
13. Idiopathic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (ICSC) – Ophthalmology Today. Vol.3;  No.5, Sep-Oct’ 2002.
14. Non-Contact Fundus Biomicroscopy: DOS times vol.9, no.4, October 2003.
15. Fundus Fluorescein angiography (FFA)- Chief findings in retinal diseases. DOS Times. Vol.11, No.8, Feb’2006.
16. Peripheral retinal degeneration- DOS Times. Vol.11, No.10, Apr’2006.
17. Immunosuppressives in uveitis- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.1, July’2006.
18. Pregnancy & Fundal disorders- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.1, Aug’2006.
19. Practical aspects of retinal photocoagulation- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.3, Sep’2006.
20. Tips on care & sterilization of surgical instruments- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.3, Sep’2006.
21. Differential diagnosis of macular edema- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.4, Oct’2006.
22. FAQs on Diabetic retinopathy- IMA-DNZ Bulletin, Nov’2006
23. Differential diagnosis of posterior segment causes of poor visual gain after uneventful cataract extraction- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.6, Dec’2006.
24. Corticosteroids in ophthalmology- DOS Times. Vol.12, No.8, Feb’2007.
25. Differential Diagnosis of posterior uveitis- DOS Times. Oct’2008.
26. Tips on Bioavailability of topically applied drugs. DOS Times. July’2009.

Books Publication :

Co-author of two already published books:

Awarded special cash prize by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 2006 for being primary Co-author of book on eyes in Hindi language titled- “Aankhein – Rog aur Sawdhanian”.

Awarded special cash prize by the central Health Ministry, Government of India in 2008 for being primary Co-author of book on eyes in Hindi language titled- “Aankhein – Rog aur Sawdhanian”.

Memberships:

• Life member of All India Ophthalmological Society (A.I.O.S.)
• Life Member of Delhi Ophthalmological Society (D.O.S.)

Life member of Indian and Delhi Medical Associations, (IMA & DMA.)