Dr. Alice Thomas Puthenangady

Profile

A dedicated and compassionate ophthalmologist with strong expertise in clinical and surgical ophthalmology, patient care, and medical education. Currently serving as an Associate Consultant at Sankara Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, with experience performing complex cataract surgeries and mentoring postgraduate trainees. Known for clinical precision, research involvement, and a patient-centered approach.

ACADEMICS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IOL Fellow – Sankara Eye Hospital, Coimbatore

July 2023 – December 2024

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Independently manages General OPD.
• Performs cataract surgeries (including complicated adult cases).
• Trained in YAG capsulotomy, YAG PI, and OPD-based procedures.
• Conducts classes for DNB residents and presents research at national forums.

Surgical Experience:

• Performed over 2,000 SICS surgeries.
• Handled all types of complicated adult cataract cases.
• Completed 250–300 Phacoemulsification surgeries.

Resident (DNB) – Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital & Eye Research Centre, Chennai

July 2019 – July 2022

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Managed OPD in Cataract, Cornea, Glaucoma, Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, and Uvea.
• Performed SICS and Phacoemulsification surgeries (100+ unassisted) and pterygium surgeries.
• Carried out OPD procedures: Nd-YAG capsulotomy, YAG PI, and Chalazion I&C.
• Managed ophthalmic emergencies and EMR documentation.

CLINICAL SKILLS

• Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
• Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
• Applanation Tonometry
• Gonioscopy
• Corneal Ulcer Management & Corneal Scraping
• Eye Donation Calls & Eyeball Preservation
• OCT, Fundus Photography, USG B-scan, LASER PI, Pachymetry
• Perimetry (HFA)

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

• Video Presentation – AIOC 2022, Mumbai
• E-Poster Presentation – AIOC 2024, Kolkata
• Free Paper Presentation – AIOC 2024, Kolkata

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• First Prize – Mahatma Eye Hospital Ophthalmology Quiz, Trichy (2022)
• Second Prize – AIOC Quiz, Kochi (2023)
• Cleared Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) – Part 1
• Member of Cultural Organizing Committee during MBBS
• Represented College Badminton Team during MBBS