Dr. Shwetha

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Retinal surgeon with extensive expertise in the surgical and medical management of retinal diseases. Proficient in complex retinal detachment repairs, diabetic vitrectomies, and advanced laser treatments

Experience

• Aravind Eye Hospital - Coimbatore
  Consultant - Vitreoretina, 02/2025 to Current 
  Fellowship - 12/2022 – 11/2024
  Expertise in a range of retinal surgeries, including retinal detachment repair (scleral buckle and vitrectomy), macular surgery, diabetic vitreoretinal procedures including bimanual technique for complex cases.
  Provide comprehensive care for retinal and Uveitic pathologies, including conducting ROP screenings and administering intravitreal injections.
  Utilize advanced multimodal imaging for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  Engage in academic activities, such as surgical video discussions and case reports, to enhance professional development.
   
• Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Osmania Medical College - Hyderabad
  Senior Resident - 08/2021 to 10/2022
  Completed a comprehensive residency in Ophthalmology with structured rotations across all subspecialties, including cornea, cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastic, and paediatric ophthalmology.
  Involved in postgraduate teaching, case presentations, and mentorship of junior residents.
  Gained strong foundational skills in both anterior and posterior segment diagnosis and management
   

Academic

• Fellowship - VitreoRetina, 12/2022 – 11/2024
  Aravind Eye Hospital - Coimbatore
  Completed a 2-year fellowship focused on medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal disorders.
  Gained hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases,Uveitic pathologies and ROP screening.
  Performed and assisted with retinal surgeries, retinal lasers and Intravitreal injections.
  Participated in academic discussions, case presentations and contributed to ongoing clinical education.
   
• MS Opthalmology, 06/2018 – 07/2021
  Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Osmania Medical College - Hyderabad
  Completed a structured 3-year postgraduate residency with exposure to clinical and Ophthalmic Surgery.
  Performed Independent and assisted surgeries, including SICs, Pterygium excision with limbal autograft, DCT, Evisceration, Excisional biopsies (lid/conjunctival lesions),Repair of traumatic corneal and conjunctival injuries and lid tear repairs
  Completed thesis as part of an academic program titled- Prospective Study of Role of Vitrectomy in recent Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in Adults presenting to a Tertiary Care Hospital in Telangana.
   
• MBBS, 07/2011 – 01/2017
  Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital - Pondicherry
  
   

Conference Presentations

• Macular telangiectasia type 2 with bidirectional neovascular network extending as Epiretinal neovascularisation and subretinal neovascularisation in the setting of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy-VRSI
• Beyond Enucleation: Vision Sparing Sclerouvectomy for Ciliary body
  Medulloepithelioma with 5 year follow up- VRSI
• Type 3 Macular neovascularisation with epiretinal neovascularisation- VRSI
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