Dr. Ananth V. Mudgil, MD – board-certified ophthalmologist at Mudgil Eye Associates in West Chester, PA

A. Vijay Mudgil, M.D.

Founder | Cataract Specialist & Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Dr. A. Vijay Mudgil is the founder of Mudgil Eye Associates and a fellowship-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist serving Chester County and the Main Line for over 20 years.

Dr. Mudgil completed his ophthalmology residency at Brown University, followed by a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at the world-renowned Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He stayed on at Hopkins as a faculty Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, where he taught and supervised ophthalmology residents through their first cataract surgeries.

Today, Dr. Mudgil leads dropless cataract surgery in Chester County, offering patients a smoother recovery without the typical post-operative eye drop regimen. His surgical and clinical interests include cataract surgery, premium intraocular lenses, pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus surgery, iStent glaucoma surgery, SLT Laser for glaucoma, MiSight myopia management, and comprehensive adult eye care.

Dr. Mudgil is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology.

Specialties:

  • Dropless cataract surgery
  • Premium IOL cataract surgery (toric, multifocal, light-adjustable)
  • Glaucoma surgery-IStent and SLT laser
  • Adult comprehensive eye care
  • Strabismus (eye misalignment) surgery
  • MiSight myopia treatment for children
  • Pediatric ophthalmology

Education:

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship — Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Ophthalmology Residency — Brown University
  • Board Certified — American Board of Ophthalmology

Memberships:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology (PAO)
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

Awards & Recognition:

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctor
  • Main Line Today Top Doctor (2009-2010; 2012-2025, consecutive)