Dr. Vishakh Padmakumar

Profile

Ophthalmologist with over five years of clinical experience in Comprehensive ophthalmology, 
Retinal and vitreous pathologies, ROP and Uvea. Skilled in a multitude of vitreous retinal 
surgeries with a long-term retina and vitreous fellowship from LV Prasad Eye Institute 
(completing in December 2025). Proven research background with multiple peer- reviewed 
publications and national conference presentations. Committed to high-quality patient care and 
academic advancement in ophthalmology

Professional Experience : 

• Long term Fellowship (retina and vitreous)– LV Prasad Eye Institute, GMR Varalakshmi campus, Visakhapatnam (January 2023 – December 2025)
• Worked as Senior Resident (July 2022- December 2022) –Dr.D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune  

Surgical Experience :

• Proficient in a multitude of Vitreoretinal procedures including intravitreal anti VEFG 
  injections(500), retinal detachments surgeries(80), macular hole surgeries(10), ERM 
  peeling surgeries(25), Silicone Oil removal procedures(100), Diabetic vitrectomies(50), 
  pars plana lensectomies and secondary IOL implantations(50).
• Well versed in variety of laser procedures including – PRP laser, LIO, focal and 
  micropulse laser, Nd Yag capsulotomy and peripheral iridotomy, etc
• Skilled cataract surgeon – has performed more than 1000 SICS and more than 300 
  Phacoemulsification surgeries.
• Has done more than 100 ROP lasers and anti VEGF injections in ROP babies.
• Experienced in managing all types of endophthalmitis – performed more than 300 
  Vitreous biopsies, intraocular antibiotic injections, and pars plana vitrectomy in 
  endophthalmitis(100).
• Also skilled in other ophthalmic procedures like scleral tear repairs,lid tear repairs, 
  pterygium excision, DCT, enucleation,etc. 

Publications: 

• Padmakumar V, K M H, Jalali S, Panchal B. Management of bleb-like retinal detachment 
  in aggressive retinopathy of prematurity. BMJ Case Rep. 2025 Jan 21;18(1):e261444. 
  doi: 10.1136/bcr-2024-261444. PMID: 39842895.
• Trevino-Herrera AB, Padmakumar V, Panchal B, Pathengay A. Spontaneous branch 
  retinal artery occlusion secondary to a retinal arterial macroaneurysm. BMJ Case Rep. 
  2024 Apr 9;17(4):e259336. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2023-259336. PMID: 38594199; PMCID: 
  PMC11015318. 
• Mishra, Ashish; Magdum, Renu; Padmakumar, Vishakh; Singh, Chirag; Tendulkar, 
  Karishma; Vaidya, Tanmoy. Clinical Profile, Causes, and Outcome of Optic Neuritis. 
  Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth 16(4):p 559-564, Jul–Aug 2023. | DOI: 
  10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_1037_21.
• Singh C, Prasad SP, Kaul S, Motwani D, Mishra A, Padmakumar V. Association of 
  HbA1c levels with diabetic retinopathy [Internet]. Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2021 
  [cited 2025 Oct 08];7(2):339-345.
• Patil M, Lune A, Paranjape R, Naik K, Padmakumar V, Alapati A, Motwani D, Ahuja A, 
  Dhore N, Kaul S. Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation of Donor Corneal Tissue by 
  Slit Lamp and Specular Microscopy. Cureus. 2022 May 3;14(5):e24700. doi: 
  10.7759/cureus.24700. PMID: 35663649; PMCID: PMC9162098.  

Conference Presentations

• POSTERS 
  
  • A case of angioid streaks with choroidal neovascularization” at Mid term conference of 
    Delhi Ophthalmological Society (20th and 21st March,2021).
  • A rare case of Vitreopapillary Traction” at Winter conference of Delhi Ophthalmological 
    Society(26th September-3rd October 2021).
• PAPERS
  • Incidence of macular oedema in diabetic and non diabetic patients after cataract surgery 
    using Optical coherence tomography” at Winter conference of Delhi Ophthalmological 
    Society (26th September-3rd October 2021).[Second prize winner].
  • Beyond the Needle: Cryotherapy in the Battle Against Postoperative Endophthalmitis”- 
    RetNet conference, 2025.4

Conferences Attended

• RetNet conference – June 2023 and June 2025
• Attended Conference Organized by DELHI OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY on 
  December 2019, December 2020 and October 2021
• Attended online Conference organized by ALL INDIA OPHTHALMOLOGICAL 
  SOCIETY on 24th June, 2021.
• Attended online Conference organized by BOMBAY OPHTHALMOLOGICAL 
  SOCIETY on 9th, 16th, 23rd – 30th May 2021
• Attended online Conference organized by TELANGANA OPHTHALMIC 
  ASSOCIATION on  7th – 8th August 2021.
• PRO RETINA LEAGUE by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY in 
  association with ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE on 29th September 2019.
• 13th EYE INDIA CONFERENCE 2019 at PBMA’SHVDES AIEYE HOSPITAL, PUNE 
  on 13th – 14th July 2019.

Others: 

• Conducted and organized interactive preceptorship programmes for PG residents- Uveitis 
  preceptor ship programme (March 2025) and Retina preceptorship programme 
  (September 2025)- at GMRV campus, LV Prasad Eye Institute.
• Department library in charge at Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. D.Y Patil medical 
  college, Pune (2019-2021) - Maintained, catalogued and updated over 200 
  ophthalmology books and 20 Ophthalmology journals.
• OT instruments in charge at Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. D.Y Patil medical 
  college, Pune (2019-2021) -Maintained, catalogued and procured various instruments for 
  cataract, cornea, glaucoma, strabismus, vitreoretinal and oculoplasty surgeries.  

References : 

• Dr. Vishal Sanjay Jadhav, consultant, Retina and Vitreous services, Anand Bajaj Eye 
  Institute, L V Prasad Eye institute, GMRV campus, Visakhapatnam, Ph. No.: 
  9326571934. Email ID: vishal.jadhav@lvpei.org.
• Dr. Priyanka Bora Laksmi, consultant, Retina and Vitreous services, Anand Bajaj Eye 
  Institute, L V Prasad Eye institute, GMRV campus, Visakhapatnam, Ph. No.: 
  9494944038. Email ID: lakshmi.priyanka@lvpei.org