Dr. Anoy Thoppil's specialises in keyhole cataract surgery performed without an anaesthetic injection, using topical drops instead of a needle around the eye. The technique demands precision and a steady, practised hand, since there's less margin for adjustment mid-procedure, which is part of why it remains a less common skill among general cataract surgeons.

Dr. Anoy Thoppil's training reflects a deliberate focus on the anterior segment of the eye. After his MBBS, he completed a DOMS and a DNB in Ophthalmology, followed by further fellowship training in anterior segment surgery, covering both cataract and glaucoma procedures, along with additional training in medical retina. He also holds the ICO-I (International Council of Ophthalmology) certification, an internationally recognised benchmark of ophthalmic knowledge.

As a Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly, his caseload spans the conditions ophthalmologists see most often in everyday practice: cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration, and keyhole, no-injection cataract technique.