Dr Vehashini Sabaratnam
FMH specialist in ophthalmology and eye surgery
Trained in Switzerland, Dr Sabaratnam obtained her medical degree from the University of Lausanne in 2017. She then went on to specialise in ophthalmology, earning her specialist title.
Her postgraduate training as a chief resident at the Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital continues with an advanced qualification in ophthalmic surgery, further strengthening her expertise in ocular surgical procedures. She subsequently practised as a hospital physician at the same hospital, with an activity centred on the medical retina unit.
Areas of expertise
- General ophthalmology
- Medical retina
- Cataract surgery
Professional experience
From October 2026Independent physician, Grand-Pont Ophtalmologie practice, Lausanne, Switzerland
Since 2026Independent physician, Yverdon ophthalmology practice, Switzerland
2026Hospital physician, medical retina unit and outpatient clinic, Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
2023 – 2025Chief resident with surgical training, Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
2022 – 2023Resident physician, 4th year of ophthalmology, Fribourg Hospital (HFR), Fribourg, Switzerland
2019 – 2022Resident physician, Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
2018 – 2019Resident physician, visceral and orthopaedic surgery department, Morges Hospital, Switzerland
2018Residency placement, glaucoma centre, Clinique Montchoisi, Lausanne, Switzerland
Education & qualifications
2023 – ongoingDoctoral thesis in medicine (MD) in ophthalmology, supervised by Prof. Y. Guex-Crosier, University of Lausanne
2025FMH specialist title in ophthalmic surgery
2023FMH specialist title in ophthalmology; European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)
2022International Council of Ophthalmology — Clinical Sciences; Visual Sciences; Optics, Refraction and Instruments
2017Federal medical degree, University of Lausanne
2011 – 2017Bachelor and Master in Medicine, University of Lausanne
Research & academic activity