Eye specialist in Ettumanoor, Kottayam

Dr. Thomas Mathew

MBBS, DO, DNB, FRCS (Glasgow)

Consultant ophthalmologist at Caritas Hospital, Kottayam for 18 years, trained at Aravind Eye Hospital. Now Chief Consultant at Noah Eye Care, Ettumanoor.

Book appointment Call 97464 10920

A consultation room at Noah Eye Care, where Dr. Thomas Mathew sees patients

Qualifications: MBBS, DO, DNB, FRCS (Glasgow)
Experience: 28 years in ophthalmology. 18 years as consultant at Caritas Hospital, Kottayam; trained at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
Consults at: Noah Eye Care, 101 Kavala, MC Road, Ettumanoor
Timings: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

What Dr. Thomas Mathew treats

Cataract surgery
Topical phacoemulsification with anaesthetic drops instead of an injection, including toric lenses for astigmatism and multifocal lenses for distance and near vision.
Glaucoma
Eye pressure checks, diagnosis and long-term management to protect your sight.
Diabetic eye disease
Retina checks for people with diabetes or high blood pressure, and follow-up care.
Squint and children’s eyes
Vision checks, squint and lazy eye assessment for children.
Eye check-ups and glasses
Complete eye examinations and prescriptions, with Cotton Hill Opticals in the same building.

Training and experience

Twenty-eight years in eye care, from Kasturba Medical College to Aravind Eye Hospital, eighteen years at Caritas Hospital, and now his own clinic in Ettumanoor.

1995MBBS
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
1998DO, Ophthalmology
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
2000Aravind Eye Hospital
Coimbatore. Medical Officer, then Consultant until 2007
2003DNB and FRCS
National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
2008Caritas Hospital
Kottayam. Consultant Ophthalmologist for 18 years
2026Noah Eye Care
Ettumanoor. Chief Consultant

About Dr. Thomas Mathew

Where does Dr. Thomas Mathew consult now?

Dr. Thomas Mathew is Chief Consultant at Noah Eye Care, 101 Kavala (101 Junction), MC Road, Thellakom, Ettumanoor, Kottayam. Call 97464 10920 to book.

Is this the Dr. Thomas Mathew from Caritas Hospital, Kottayam?

Yes. Dr. Thomas Mathew was a consultant ophthalmologist at Caritas Hospital, Kottayam from 2008 to 2026. He now sees patients at Noah Eye Care in Ettumanoor.

What are Dr. Thomas Mathew’s consultation timings?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Please call ahead for Saturday availability.

What are his qualifications?

MBBS and DO from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore; DNB from the National Board of Examinations (trained at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore); and FRCS from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Does Dr. Thomas Mathew do cataract surgery without injection?

Yes. He performs topical phacoemulsification, where anaesthetic eye drops numb the eye instead of an injection. He also implants toric lenses for astigmatism and multifocal lenses for distance and near vision.

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Mathew?

Call or WhatsApp 97464 10920, or send the booking form on this page. The clinic will call you to confirm a time.