Ophthalmology

Goal:

The broad goal of the ophthalmology curriculum is to equip the IMG with sufficient knowledge, skills and attitude to diagnose and appropriately treat common ophthalmic disorders affecting our population.


Objectives:

A) Knowledge

At the end of the course student should be able to:

  • » Describe the applied anatomy, physiology and biochemical attributes of the normal eye and adnexa.
  • » Describe the pathophysiology, clinical features, and management of diseases of the eye, orbit and adnexa.
  • » Demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge in a clinical setting.

(B) Skills:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

  • » Elicit a detailed clinical history and perform an ocular examination in both outpatient and ward setting.
  • » Apply the elicited history and examination to arrive at correct diagnosis and plan treatment.
  • » Perform minor diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in an emergency situation prior to referral to higher centres.

C) Attitude and communication skills:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

  • » Communicate effectively with patients, their families and the public at large.
  • » Communicate effectively with peers and teachers demonstrate the ability to work effectively with peers in a team.
  • » Demonstrate professional attributes of punctuality, accountability and respect for teachers and peers.
  • » Appreciate the issues of equity and social accountability while undergoing all clinical encounters.

Faculty Profile:

Faculty list updated as on 01-04-2026

DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

DEPT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

Sl. No

Faculty Name

AEBAS Attend ID

Medical Reg.No

Professional Qualification

Department

Designation

Nature of Employement (Permenent / Contractual)

Total Teaching Exp in years

1

Dr Jayashree S Shah

78949446

28541

MBBS DOMS MS

Ophthalmology

Professor HOD

Permanent

25

2

Dr Lokesha H M

77098223

48727

MBBS MS

Ophthalmology

Professor

Permanent

27

3

Dr Umesh G S

66964577

26357

MBBS MS

Ophthalmology

Professor

Permanent

33

4

Dr Manjunath Kamath M

07857168

21178

MBBS MS

Ophthalmology

Professor

Permanent

43

5

Dr Niveditha R K

62357756

110294

MBBS MS

Ophthalmology

Associate Professor

Permanent

9

6

Dr Sowmyashree R

17152225

109771

MBBS MS

Ophthalmology

Assistant Professor

Permanent

2

7

Dr Pragathi S

16765608

115421

MBBS MS

Ophthalmology

Assistant Professor

Permanent

8

8

Dr Nagesh B N

64559604

81123

MBBS MS

Ophthalmology

Assistant Professor

Permanent

12

9

Dr Sharanya S N

94965358

129423

MBBS MS

Ophthalmology

Assistant Professor

Permanent

9

10

Dr Arun A

77186457

104472

MBBS MS

Ophthalmology

Senior Resident

Permanent

2

11

Dr Chaitra H A

18294822

131400

MBBS MS

Ophthalmology

Senior Resident

Permanent

3

12

Dr Batchu Pranavi Sai

1030408

173879

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Senior Resident

Permanent

13

Dr Dhaksha V Murthy

24862906

115993

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Senior Resident

Permanent

14

Dr Risheka Prakash

81125206

172011

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

15

Dr Koneru Spandana

14286290

175717

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

16

Dr Pasam Kundhan Kumar

38649092

171489

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

17

Dr Sourav B

43437615

149744

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

18

Dr Pradeep Reddy Mallannagari

49366395

TSMC/FMR/19883

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

19

Dr Karnika Aggarwal

52785051

160564

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

20

Dr Inampudi Aswini

59761962

140347

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

21

Dr Venkata Mounika M

88921813

APMC/FMR/118052

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

22

Dr Kommi Meghana

69982095

APMC/FMR/124897

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

23

Dr Ramya Devi Guttumukkala

98379644

APMC/FMR/125130

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

24

DR ABHISHEK R NAMBIAR

03510957

98953

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

25

DR APARNAA A L

06683628

137065

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

26

DR JADHAV ANVAYA SANJAY

83033197

2024/06/4137

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

27

DR KOMAL

78285484

RMC 70336

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

28

DR PREETHI PRABAKAR

02547287

194048

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

29

DR SHAIK LUBNA NAAZ

33528996

TSMC/FMR/33014

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

30

DR SPURTHI K S

51738575

180489

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent

31

DR VADLAKONDA DEEKSHITHA

95233810

TSMC/FMR/34848

MBBS

Ophthalmology

Junior Resident

Permanent


Complete list of Research Publications by Department of Ophthalmology can be viewed here.

 

 

 

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