Profile
Experienced Ophthalmologist with strong academic background and comprehensive surgical exposure in glaucoma and cataract procedures. Trained at leading institutions including JIPMER, Aravind Eye Hospital, and Comtrust Eye Hospital. Proficient in advanced diagnostic, laser, and surgical techniques with a keen interest in clinical research and academic teaching. Recognized with multiple national and international awards for excellence in ophthalmic research and presentations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Glaucoma Fellow at Comtrust Eye Hospital, Calicut | Dec 2023 - May 2025
- Managing glaucoma and cataract patients independently.
- Performing surgical procedures including trabeculectomy, MIGS (KDB), and assisting GDD surgeries (AGV/AADI).
- Actively involved in research, teaching, and clinical audits.
- Resident (DNB Ophthalmology) at Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry | 2020 – 2023
- Trained in high-volume tertiary care setup.
- Performed over 700 SICS, 100+ phacoemulsification, and assisted in complex glaucoma procedures.
- Managed outpatient and inpatient ophthalmic cases, emergency calls, and academic discussions.
SURGICAL EXPERIENCE
- Small Incision Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification
- Trabeculectomy
- YAG Peripheral Iridotomy
- YAG Capsulotomy
- Diode CPC
- MIGS
- Pan retinal photocoagulation
- Intravitreal injections
- Lid suturing
- Pterygium surgeries
- DCT/DCR
CLINICAL SKILLS
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy, Indirect ophthalmoscopy (IDO), 90D evaluation
- Applanation tonometry, iCare, Tono-pen, Gonioscopy
- Investigations: ASOCT, UBM, HFA, OCT, Fundus photography, B-scan
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Glaucoma Fellowship | Comtrust Eye Hospital, Calicut | 2023 – 2025
- DNB (Ophthalmology) | Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry | 2020 – 2023
- MBBS | JIPMER, Puducherry (Institute of National Importance) | 2009 – 2014
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Dr. Narsing Rao Award – Best Free Paper in Uvea, AIOC Kolkata 2024
- Finalist, ARC All India PG Thesis Competition – Young Researcher Award, 2024
- USI Travel Grant Winner, EUVRE USICON 2023, Abu Dhabi
- Certificate of Commendation, National Board of Examinations (NBE) for Outstanding Thesis
- Presenter, AIOC–APAO 2025, New Delhi – Glaucoma Free Paper
- Col. Rangachari Session Contestant, AIOC Kolkata 2024
- Poster Presentations:
- AIOC Kochi 2023: Recurrent postoperative uveitis
- EUVRE USICON 2023, Abu Dhabi: OCT Findings in VKH Syndrome
- APAO 2024, Bali: Oral Presentation – Glaucoma Study
- Speaker, Dr. Noel Moniz Memorial CME – Glaucoma Challenging Cases, 2024
