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Ophthalmology

General Information

The Department of Ophthalmology is dedicated to training future ophthalmologists through a blend of clinical rotations, surgical training and exposure to modern diagnostic tools. Students gain practical experience in managing eye conditions, performing surgeries and utilizing the latest in ophthalmic technologies to improve patient outcomes.

OUR MISSION

  • To provide such knowledge and skills to the students that shall enable them:
  • To practice as a clinician.
  • As a primary eye care physician and surgeon.
  • Also to function effectively as a community health leader.
  • To assist in the implementation of the National Programme for the prevention of blindness & rehabilitation of the visually impaired.

  • MBBS (1996)
  • MS (2003)
  • PhD (2011)

Other services/ Specialty Clinics

Day Specialty Clinic Name of Faculty
Monday
  • Glaucoma
  • Oculoplasty
  • Dr. O. K. Radhakrishnan
  • Dr. Namrata Adulkar
Tuesday
  • Cornea & Keratoplasty
  • Contact Lens
  • Vitreoretinal surgery & ROP
  • Glaucoma
  • Dr. Pranav More
  • Dr. Shreyas Shah
  • Dr. Shruti Shah
Wednesday
  • Retina
  • ROP Screening
  • Oculoplasty
  • Dr. Nilesh Giri
  • Dr. Namratha Adulkar
Thursday
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology
  • Squint Clinic
  • · Dr. Parikshit Gogate
Friday
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma
  • Vitreoretinal surgery & ROP
  • Dr. Pranav More
  • Dr. Shruti Shah
  • Dr. Shreyas Shah
Saturday
  • Retina
  • Dr. Nilesh Giri

OPD Services

  • OPD Timings:
    • Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
    • Saturday: 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
  • Total No. of Units: 2
  • Total No. of Beds: 80
  • Emergency Services: 24/7 x 365 days
  • OPD Services Include:
    • Specialty clinics for:
      • Glaucoma
      • Retina
      • Squint
      • Cornea
      • Contact lenses
      • Oculoplasty
      • Paediatric Ophthalmology
    • 24-hour emergency ophthalmic services
    • Facilities for indoor admission and care
    • Free food and medicines for admitted patients
    • Surgical treatments for:
      • Cataract
      • Glaucoma
      • Squint
      • Retina
      • Vitreous
      • Lid diseases
      • Cornea
      • Trauma cases
    • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
    • Low Vision Aids (LVA)

In-Patient Services

  • Total No. of Beds: 80
  • Admission Process:
    • IPD file is made for admitted patients
    • Beds allotted by the ward sister in charge
    • Case sheets written by senior residents and treatment guided by faculty
  • Ward Rounds:
    • Daily morning rounds by faculty & Head of Unit (HOU)
    • Evening rounds by faculty & residents
    • Grand rounds every Wednesday by Head of Department
  • Surgical Services:
    • Cataract surgery with advanced phacoemulsification and foldable intra-ocular lens implantation
    • Retina and vitreous surgeries, intravitreal injections, and laser treatments with latest technology
    • Pediatric cataract surgeries using advanced techniques
    • Eye banking and corneal transplant services
    • Regular surgical procedures for:
      • Diseases of lid
      • Conjunctiva
      • Lacrimal sac
      • Orbit
      • Glaucoma
      • Cornea
    • Newborn screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity and treatment with laser & surgery
    • All types of lasers available for eye diseases

Outreach Activities

  • EYE Camps:
    • Conducted in peripheral areas of Pune to reach the poorest blind population
    • Visits to RHTC Alandi and Bhosari frequently
    • Part of multi-diagnostic camps
    • School children eye health camps
    • Camps for screening of:
      • Cataract
      • Glaucoma
      • Squint
      • Paediatric eye diseases
    • Camps for Diabetic retinopathy awareness & screening
    • Screening & counselling for computer-related vision problems
    • Awareness about Eye Donation camps
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SN Name of the Faculty Photograph Educational Qualification Designation Registration No.
1 Dr. Ozhukil Kollath Radhakrishnan Dr. Ozhukil Kollath Radhakrishnan MBBS, MS Professor & HOD 36965
2 Dr. Renu Mohan Magdum Dr. Renu Mohan Magdum MBBS, MS Professor 2002113678
3 Dr. Abhay Amrit Lune Dr. Abhay Amrit Lune MBBS, MS Professor 73062
4 Dr. Radhika Ramchandra Paranjpe Dr. Radhika Ramchandra Paranjpe MBBS, DNB, FCPS Associate Professor 2002020432
5 Dr. Megha Ramnik Kotecha Dr. Megha Ramnik Kotecha MBBS, MS, SNEC International Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Cataract & Fellowship in Anterior Segment, Retina Associate Professor 2010030659
6 Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Dr. Iqra Mushtaq MBBS, MS Associate Professor 2016114646
7 Dr. Deepaswi Avinash Bhavsar Dr. Deepaswi Avinash Bhavsar MBBS, MS Assistant Professor 2013103109
8 Dr. Varsha Vivek Manade Dr. Varsha Vivek Manade MBBS, DOMS, DNB Assistant Professor 2009062560
9 Dr. Aishwarya M Angadi Dr. Aishwarya M Angadi MBBS, MS Assistant Professor 2024020651
10 Dr. Naina Chaturvedi Dr. Naina Chaturvedi MBBS, MS Senior Resident 2024041384
11 Dr. Swaranjali Shivaji Gore Dr. Swaranjali Shivaji Gore MBBS, MS, DNB, Fellowship in Paediatric & Neuro Ophthalmology Senior Resident 2012020121
12 Dr. Vishakha Tulshiram Vatkar Dr. Vishakha Tulshiram Vatkar MBBS, MS, Fellowship in Medical Retina & Phacoemulsification Assistant Professor 2016082885
13 Dr. Archana Govindrao Bhange Dr. Archana Govindrao Bhange MBBS, MS Senior Resident 2012010014

15 rooms with specialty clinic and a minor OT

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Demo Rooms-3

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Modular OT with 3 Operating microscopes

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Spacious Male & Female Ward ( Capacity=80 Beds)

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OPD Entrance

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Examination Rooms with Speciality Clinic

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Ophthalmology Male/Female Wards

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operation Thetre

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OT with 3 operating microscopes

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Eye Bank

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Central Library

Total number of books: 1382


Departmental Library

Total number of books: 184

Digital Library

  • UG lecture CDs: 20
  • Seminar CDs by PGs: 31
  • CDs of live surgeries: 11
  • CDs of conferences: 5
  • Patient educational CDs: 2
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Journals
  • British Journal of Ophthalmology
  • American Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Archives of Ophthalmology
  • Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmology Today
  • Journals Online
  • Acta Ophthalmol Scand
  • BMC Ophthalmology
  • BMJ Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology Update
  • Digital Journal of Ophthalmology
  • EMDr. Practitioner
  • Eyecare Business Online
  • Internet Journal of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
  • Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
  • Ophthalmic Research
  • Ophthalmologica
  • Molecular Vision
  • Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmology Management
  • Optics Communication
  • Clinical & Experimental Optometry
  • Review of Optometry
  • South African Optometry

Academics Extension and Research

Sr. No Activity Name Of The Participant Prize Details Short Write-Up
1 TATA ULTRA MARATHON Run Dr Abhay Lune ---- Dr Abhay Lune Participated in TATA ULTRA MARATHON Run 50 Km Lonavala and finished in 5:57 hrs. It started today 1.30am Aamby Valley City to Lonavala on 26.02.2023
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A Quiz programme Sherlock Holmes was conducted Department of Ophthalmology for All Residents in 17thMarch 2023 and 31stMay 2023 by Allergan.

Other special feature of the department

  • State-of-the-art infrastructure and all facilities for teaching as well as patient care
  • Fully functioning eye bank and keratoplasty centre
  • Use of latest Medical Education Technology methods for effective teaching
  • Strong mentorship system

Research Summary

Sr. No. Project Title Principal Investigators Co-investigator
1 Study of Need, Awareness, Barriers & Impact of Low Vision Aid – hospital-based study Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Dr. Renu Magdum
2 Preferred Practice Patterns in Glaucoma amongst Ophthalmologists in State of Maharashtra Dr. Parikshit Gogate --
3 Analyzing the Awareness of ROP amongst parents of babies admitted in NICU Dr. Nilesh Giri Dr. Aakriti Sharma
4 A study on the risk factors associated with the development of rhino-orbital Mucormycosis during the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Dr. Karishma Tendulkar Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad
5 Study of Need, Awareness, Barriers & Impact of Low Vision Aid – hospital-based study Dr. Prachi Bakare Dr. Renu Magdum, Dr. Iqra Mushtaq
6 Preferred Practice Patterns in Glaucoma amongst Ophthalmologists in State of Maharashtra Dr. Parikshit Gogate Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad, Dr. Prachi Bakare
7 Analyzing the Awareness of ROP amongst parents of babies admitted in NICU Dr. Nilesh Giri Dr. Aakriti Sharma
8 A study on the risk factors associated with the development of rhino-orbital Mucormycosis during the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Dr. Karishma Tendulkar Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad

Ongoing Project

Sr. No. Name of the Project and Duration Name of Teachers Amount of Seed Money Provided (INR in Lakhs)
1 Perfecting Refraction Services in India With Superior Service Model Dr. Parikshit Gogate (Self-Funded)
2 Study of Need, Awareness, Barriers & Impact of Low Vision Aid – hospital-based study Dr. Renu Magdum
Co-investigator: Dr. Iqra Mushtaq (Self-Funded)
3 Analysis of psychological impact of exenteration and PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION in patients undergone orbital exenteration in post COVID-19 Rhino-orbital Mucormycosis Dr. Deepaswi Bhavsar (Self Funded)
Dr. Nilesh Giri (Self-Funded)
4 Efficacy of intraorbital injection Amphotericin B in cases of Rhino-orbital Mucormycosis. Dr. Sonal Erole
Dr. Deepaswi Bhavsar
Dr. Neha Chaudhary (Self-Funded)
5 Analysing the awareness of retinopathy of prematurity amongst parents of babies admitted in NICU. Dr. Nilesh Giri (Self Funded)
6 Epidemiology, clinical presentation, management and outcome of rhino-orbital mucormycosis during COVID-19 pandemic Principal Investigator: Dr. Varsha Manade
Co-investigator: Dr. Parikshit Gogate
Dr. Megha Kotecha (Self-Funded)
7 Preferred Practice Patterns in Glaucoma amongst Ophthalmologists in State of Maharashtra Dr. Parikshit Gogate (Self-Funded)

List of ICMR – STS Research projects sanctioned

Sr. No. Project Title Name of Faculty Name of Student
1 To study the clinical profile and predisposing factors for development of mucormycosis in COVID-19 patients Dr. Renu Magdum Ravi Sehrawat
2 Prevalence of Mask-Associated Dry Eye (MADE) in the Indian Population during the COVID-19 pandemic Dr. Prachi Bakare Samyukta Dinesh Nair, 3rd Year MBBS, 6th Semester, Roll No 188
3 A study of asthenopia among medical students in digital era Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Virinchi C V, 3rd Year MBBS, 6th Semester, Roll No 24
4 Prevalence of types of vernal keratoconjunctivitis Dr. Abhay Lune Pratinav Ishwar Shalley
5 Impact of cataract surgery on vision-related quality of life (VRQoL) in patients from a tertiary care hospital in western Maharashtra Dr. Megha Kotecha Praneet Gandhoke

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A Scan
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Fundus Camera
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IOL Master 700
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Noncontact Tonometer
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OCT
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Ophthalmic Chair Unit
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Perimetry
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Slit Lamp
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Specular Microscope
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Keratometer

Advanced Equipments

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OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
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Specular Microscopy
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Automated Perimeter
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Alcon Phaco System
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Eye-bank Specular

Instruments Available- Operating Microscopes for anterior and posterior segment surgeries

  1. Tonmoy Chottopadhyay, Hardeep Kaur, Amit J. Shinde, Parikshit M. Gogate. "Why are we not doing retinoscopy in the school eye screening? Is distant visual acuity a sensitive tool for making referrals?" Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology. Published by Wolters Kluwer – Medknow. 2021; 20(20): 1-5.
  2. Maheshgauri R, Bakare PN, Bhavsar D, Magdum R. "Triad of rubric assessment, constructive feedback and video recorded surgeries key assessment for competent ophthalmic surgeon." Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2022; 7(4): 703-706.
  3. Manade V, Dhavalikar S, Kotecha M, Paranjpe R. "Comparative study of retinal ganglion cell complex thickness with retinal nerve fibre layer and visual field changes in cases of suspicious disc or glaucoma suspect." International Journal of Health Sciences. 2022; 6(S1): 2007-2012.
  4. Naik K, Magdum R, Ahuja A. "Ocular Surface Diseases in Patients with Diabetes." Cureus Journal of Medical Science. 2022; 14(3): Cureus.23401.
  5. Patil M, Lune A, Paranjape R. "Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation of Donor Corneal Tissue by Slit Lamp and Specular Microscopy." Cureus Journal of Medical Science. 2022; 14(5): e24700.
  6. Gogate PM, Phadke SP, Das T, Sane S, Moosa S, Dhangar A. "Vision centre helps reduce blindness and vision impairment. Proof of concept in a four‑year longitudinal study in an urban area in India." Indian J Ophthalmol. 01-05-2022; 70(5): 1742-1748.
  7. Nilay Rajendra Dhore, Shashi Prabha Prasad, Amod Ahuja, Kunj Shailesh Naik, Mayur Anil Patil. "Non Infectious Descemetocele Treated with a Surgical Drape Patch: A Case Report." Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. May 2022; 16(5): ND01-ND03.
  8. Megha R Kotecha, Radhika R Paranjpe, Varsha V Manade, Sarang S Gotecha. "Clinical study of correlation between pterygium and dry eye." Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2021; 7(4): 736-740.
  9. Kulkarni S, Gilbert C, Giri N, Hankare P, Dole K, Deshpande M. "Visual impairment and blindness among children from schools for the blind in Maharashtra state, India: Changing trends over the last decade." Indian J Ophthalmol. 27-Jan-2022; 70(2): 597-603.
  10. Gotecha S, Chugh A, Punia P, Kotecha M, Kashyap D. "A rare case of primary pituitary tubercular abscess mimicking a pituitary adenoma." Neurology India. October 2021; 69(5): 1414-1416.
  11. Apeksha Raghunath, O. K. Radhakrishnan, Aakriti Sharma. "A Study of Difficulties and Complications Encountered in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome Undergoing Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS)." East African Scholars J Med Surg. October 2022; 4(6): 140-146.
  12. Nilay Dhore, Shashi Prabha Prasad, Karishma Tendulkar, Amod Ahuja, Mayur Patil, Kunj Naik. "Pattern of Bacterial Isolates in Patients with Nasolacrimal Passage Obstruction and their Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Pune, India." Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. July 2022; 16(7): NC12-NC16.
  13. Prachi N. Bakare, Parikshit Gogate, Renu Magdum, Supriya Phadke, Rupali Maheshgauri. "Estimation of the Prevalence of Uncorrected Refractive Error and Other Ocular Morbid Conditions in School Children of Industrial Area in a Non-metro City in India." Cureus Journal of Medical Science. August 2022; 14(8): e27972. doi:10.7759/cureus.27972.
  14. Patil MA, Alapati A, Paranjape R, Kilari S, Bora S, Garlapati AG, Palimar MP, Singh VD, Naik KS, Chaudhary NS. "A case of ocular chemical injury." Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2022; 6(11): 84-88. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1646767808.
  15. Tonmoy Chottopadhyay, Hardeep Kaur, Amit J. Shinde, Parikshit M. Gogate. "Why are we not doing retinoscopy in the school eye screening? Is distant visual acuity a sensitive tool for making referrals?" Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology. 2022.
  16. Rupali Maheshgauri, Prachi Nilraj Bakare, Deepaswi Bhavsar, Renu Magdum. "Triad of rubric assessment, constructive feedback and video recorded surgeries key assessment for competent ophthalmic surgeon." Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2022.
  17. Iqbal B, Dey I, Mushtaq I. "Erdheim-Chester Disease: Histopathological Perspective of a Rare Condition." Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal. 2022.
  18. Gotecha S, Kotecha M, Punia P, Chugh A, Shetty V. "Neuro-Ophthalmic Manifestations of Intracranial Space Occupying Lesions in Adults." Beyoglu Eye Journal. 2022.
  19. Patel N, Mushtaq I, Lad YP, Iqbal B, Singh M, Gore CR. "Clinicopathological spectrum of ophthalmic lesions in a tertiary care hospital: A study of 100 cases." Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Health Care. October 2022; 14(3): 188-192.
  1. Dr. Varsha Singh, Dr. Abhay Lune, Dr. Parikshit Gogate, Dr. Sudebi Roy, Dr. Shivangi Bora, Dr. Madhav Pai, Dr. Shailaja Anand. "A Comparative study of prevalence of binocular single vision in horizontal strabismus." European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. ISSN 2515-8260. 2023.
  2. Sudebi Roy, Dr. Varsha Singh, Dr. Radhika Paranjpe, Dr. (Col) O.K. Radhakrishnan, Dr. Varsha Manade. "A real-world study of covid-19 associated rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM)." European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. ISSN 2515-8260. 2023.
  3. Kilari Sindhu, Dr. Iqra Mushtaq, Dr. Abhay Lune, Dr. Aditya Ganesh, Dr. Aparna A, Dr. Shivamsh Reddy. "A Comparative Study Between the Intraocular Pressure Measured Using Non-Contact Tonometer and Goldmann Applanation Tonometry In Normal Individuals." Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. 2023.
  4. Dr. Kilari Sindhu, Dr. Abhay Lune, Dr. O.K. Radhakrishnan, Dr. Aditya Ganesh, Dr. Aparna A, Dr. Neha Chaudhary, Dr. Sudebi Roy. "Evaluation of tear film status in patients using anti-glaucoma medication." European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. ISSN 2515-8260. 2023.
  5. Dr. Kilari Sindhu, Dr. Abhay Lune, Dr. O.K. Radhakrishnan, Dr. Aditya Ganesh, Dr. Aparna A, Dr. Neha Chaudhary, Dr. Sudebi Roy. "A Case Of Globe Rupture And Management Using Dermis Fat Graft." Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. DOI: 10.47750/pnr.2022.
    13.S09.568. 2023.
  6. Madhav Pai, Dr. Renu Magdum, Dr. Nandita Rajan, Dr. (Col) O. K. Radhakrishnan. "A Case of Complete VKH Syndrome." Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. DOI: 10.47750/pnr.2022.13
    .S09.1097. 2023.
  7. Dr. Yurica Moirangthem, Dr. Shailaja Anand, Dr. Neha Chaudhary, Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad. "Correlation of retinal nerve fiber layer analysis by optical coherence tomography with visual fields by static automated perimetry in patients with primary open angle glaucoma." European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. ISSN 2515-8260. 2023.
  8. Neha Chaudhary, Dr. Yurica Moirangthem, Dr. Shailaja Anand, Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad. "Study of changes in retinal nerve fiber layer Thickness by OCT and its correlation with Visual functions in cases of optic neuritis." European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. ISSN 2515-8260. 2023.
  9. Dr. Neha Chaudhary, Dr. Shailaja Anand, Dr. Yurica Moirangthem, Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad. "Ocular trauma cases in children coming to Tertiary care center due to in-house injury during lockdown period." European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. ISSN 2515-8260. 2023.
  10. A. Aparna, Dr. Renu Magdum, Dr. Sindhu Kilari, Dr. Aditya Ganesh, Dr. Shivangi Bora, Dr. Saranya Burma. "A study of etiology and clinical features of 6th Cranial nerve palsy." European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. ISSN 2515-8260. 2023.
  11. Aparna A, Dr. Kilari Sindhu, Dr. Renu Magdum, Dr. Garlapati Aditya Ganesh. "A case of Eale’s disease." European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. ISSN 2515-8260. 2023.
  12. Madhav Pai, Dr. Shivangi Bora, Dr. (Col) O.K. Radhakrishnan, Dr. Aditya Ganesh, Dr. Varsha Singh. "A study of the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus." Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. DOI: 10.47750/pnr.2022
    .13.S09.1126. 2023.
  13. Iqra Mushtaq, Banyameen Iqbal, Neha Agarwal, Shashi Prabha Prasad. "Charusheela Gore Rhino‑Orbital Mucormycosis: A Case Series and Review of Literature." Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune. 2023.
  14. Iqra Mushtaq, Banyameen Iqbal, Ayush Gupta. "Mucormycosis: An Addendum to India’s COVID‑19 Woes." Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune. 2023.
  15. Dr. Deepali Desai, Dr. Radhika Paranjpe. "Is India Quietly Becoming a Favourable Hub for Clinical Trials?" National Journal of Community Medicine. 2023.
  16. Sarang Gotecha, Prashant Punia, Chhabra Shobhit, Ashish Chugh, Megha Kotecha. "A rare case of subependymal giant cell astrocytoma presenting with spontaneous intratumoral hemorrhage." Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics. 2023.
  17. Dr. Shreya Gandhi, Dr. Radhika Paranjape. "A case of sarcoidosis post COVID-19 vaccination." Cureus. 2023.
  18. Iqra Mushtaq, Renu Magdum. "Simulation-Based Training for Cataract Surgeries." Medical Journal of Dr. DY Patil University. 2023.
  19. Ashish Mishra, Renu Magdum, Vishakh Padmakumar, Chirag Singh, Karishma Tendulkar, Tanmoy Vaidya. "Clinical Profile, Causes, and Outcome of Optic Neuritis." Medical Journal of Dr. DY Patil University. 2023.
  1. Varsha V Manade, Megha R Kotecha, Surbhi A Chodvadiya, Jhimli Ta, Radhika R Paranjpe. "Comparative study of recording intraocular pressure in adults by three different tonometers: Goldmann applanation tonometer, noncontact tonometer, and tonopen." 2023.

  • Apart from free cataract surgery, we provide other services like retinal surgery, intra-vitreal injections, corneal surgeries, oculoplasty surgeries, and paediatric cataract surgeries at highly affordable costs to the community.
  • The Eye Dept provides comprehensive eye care from newborns to the elderly population under one roof to the community with the latest technology.
  • Screening and management of Diabetic Retinopathy & Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) are done.
  • Eye donation and corneal transplantation facilities are available at this hospital.
  • Oculoplasty surgeries, including Mucormycosis, are successfully managed.
  • Paediatric cataract & squint surgeries are performed regularly.
  • Many ocular surgeries are done under Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) Scheme.
  • This Memorandum of Understanding – HelpMeSee Simulation-based Satellite Training Pilot Program (this “MOU”) is between Help Me See Inc & Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre and was signed on Tuesday 09-06-2022.
  • Inauguration of the satellite centre of HelpMeSee Cataract Surgery Simulation Programme was done at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Pimpri Pune on 11 July 2022 at 12 noon in the presence of Hon’ble Dr. Yashraj P Patil, Trustee & Treasurer, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Society, Pune, Dr. J.S. Bhawalkar, Dean of Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre Pimpri Pune, Dr. (Col) Shashi Prabha Prasad, Professor & HOD Dept. of Ophthalmology DYPMC, Dr. Brig Amarjit Singh, Principal Director & CEO, Dr. (Mrs) P. Vatsalaswamy, Director Academics, Dr. H .H. Chavan, Medical Superintendent, Dr. A. L. Kakrani, Professor of Clinical Eminence and Director Academic Collaborations, Dr. Amulya Sahu, Founder Chairman, International Society of Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgeons, Dr. Jagannath Boramani, Executive Chairman, ISMSICS, Mr. Saro Jahani, CEO & President, HelpMeSee, and Mr. Jon Pollack, Chief Learning Officer HelpMeSee, who joined virtually from New York.

UG Programme Outcomes
PO Description
PO 1 Be a Clinician, who understands and provides preventive, promotive, curative, palliative and holistic care with compassion.
PO 2 Be a Leader and member of the health care team and system.
PO 3 Be a Communicator with patients, families, colleagues, and community.
PO 4 Be a Lifelong learner committed to continuous improvement of skills and knowledge.
PO 5 Be a Professional who is committed to excellence, is ethical, responsive, and accountable to patients, community, and the profession.

Course Outcomes of Ophthalmology for MBBS
CO No. Description Mapped Programme Outcomes
MB303 At the end of the course, the learner should be able to diagnose and manage common eye problems. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5
MB303 At the end of the course, the learner should be able to provide principle management of major Ophthalmic emergencies including first aid and basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5
MB303 At the end of the course, the learner should be able to deal with local and systemic diseases which affect vision and take necessary actions required to minimize the sequence of such diseases. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5
MB303 At the end of the course, the learner should be aware of adverse drug reactions with special reference to Ophthalmic manifestations. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5
MB303 The learner should be aware of the National programme of blindness and be able to implement it for the prevention of blindness. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5
MB303 The learner should be able to organize community-based surveys and motivate for cataract surgery and eye donation. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5
MB303 The learner should be able to establish rapport with seniors, colleagues, and paramedical workers so as to function as an effective team leader. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5

Mapping of Programme outcomes with course outcomes MBBS
Sr. No Semester Course Name and Code Course Outcome Number Clinician
PO1		 Leader
PO2		 Communicator
PO3		 Lifelong Learner
PO4		 Professional
PO5
1 6th & 7th Sem Ophthalmology MB303 3 2 2.5 3 3
2 6th & 7th Sem Ophthalmology MB303 3 2 2.5 3 3
3 6th & 7th Sem Ophthalmology MB303 3 2 3 2.5 3
4 6th & 7th Sem Ophthalmology MB303 3 2 3 3 3
5 6th & 7th Sem Ophthalmology MB303 2 3 2.5 2 3
6 6th & 7th Sem Ophthalmology MB303 2 3 3 2.5 2
Average Score 2.7 2.4 2.8 2.6 2.9
Sum 19 17 19.5 18 20

3 = Strong mapping, 2= Moderate mapping, 1= Weak mapping, 0 = Not mapping MS Ophthalmology Programme PG Programme Outcomes
PO No. Programme Outcome Description
PO 1 Be a Professional who is committed to excellence, is ethical, responsive and accountable to patients, community and the profession.
PO 2 Be a Clinician, who understands and provides preventive, promotive, curative, palliative and holistic care with compassion.
PO 3 Be a Lifelong learner committed to continuous improvement of skills and knowledge.
PO 4 Be a Leader and member of the health care and research team.
PO 5 Be a Communicator with patients, families, colleagues and community.

Course Outcomes of Ophthalmology
Course Code Course Title
PGSO5 MS Ophthalmology

Course Code Course Title Outcome Number Statement
PGSO5 MS Ophthalmology 1 Diagnose and manage all types of Ophthalmic cases as per medical ethics.
MS Ophthalmology 2 Manage all ocular emergencies efficiently.
MS Ophthalmology 3 Recognize the need for referral to higher centres for specific diseases and disorders for further management.
MS Ophthalmology 4 Ability to organize eye camps to understand the need for eye care in the society and about the need for early intervention, advice and offer suitable management to the needy, and spread awareness about eye donation.
MS Ophthalmology 5 Educating medical and paramedical staff regarding basic diagnosis of eye diseases and procedures to promote objectives of NPCB programme and decrease preventable blindness in the society. (e.g. ROP screening, cataract screening, refractive error estimation, DR screening and corneal blindness).
MS Ophthalmology 6 Student should be familiar with patient counseling and demonstrate empathy towards patients and their families and convey in detail about the diagnosis and plan of management for the patient’s eye condition.
MS Ophthalmology 7 The student should have knowledge of medico legal aspects of Ophthalmology and know the importance of meticulous documentation including proper consent taking for various procedures.
MS Ophthalmology 8 Ability to conduct epidemiological surveys in the community to analyze morbidity of common eye disorders prevalent in the society.
MS Ophthalmology 9 Demonstrate competence in basic concepts of research methodology and epidemiology and be able to critically analyze relevant published research literature.
MS Ophthalmology 10 Student should keep himself/herself updated in the subject by attending various CMEs, workshops, national and international level conferences and take keen interest in research in the field of ophthalmology.
MS Ophthalmology 11 Student should be aware about various investigative modalities and their interpretations and also to apply the knowledge for the management of various diseases.
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Other Services/ Specialty Clinics
Specialty Clinic Schedule
Day Specialty Clinic Name of Faculty
Monday Glaucoma Dr. O. K. Radhakrishnan
Tuesday Cornea & Keratoplasty
Contact Lens
Vitreoretinal surgery & ROP		 Dr. Pranav More
Dr. Shreyas Shah
Wednesday Retina
ROP Screening
Oculoplasty		 Dr. Nilesh Giri
Dr. Namratha Adulkar
Thursday Paediatric Ophthalmology
Squint Clinic		 Dr. Parikshit Gogate
Friday Vitreoretinal surgery & ROP Dr. Shreyas Shah
Saturday Retina Dr. Nilesh Giri

Research Topics
Sr. No Topic Source Prepared by
1 Looking straight on with confidence The Times of India Dr Sonali Pote
2 How to take care of dry eyes The Times of India Dr Spriha Arun
3 Keep an eye on your child’s vision The Times of India Dr Iqra Mushtaq
4 Sutureless Keratoplasty - Dr Jasmine
5 Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis (TINU) Syndrome (Colour Photography Anterior Segment) Internet Dr Minal
6 Fundus Camera Internet Dr Minal
7 Tono Pen Internet Dr Minal
8 Retinopathy of prematurity Internet Dr Minal
9 ARMD Internet Dr Minal
10 Clinical efficacy of intravitreal aflibercept versus panretinal photocoagulation for best corrected visual acuity in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy at 52 weeks (CLARITY): a multicentre, single-blinded, randomised, controlled, phase 2b, non-inferiority trial Internet Dr Minal
11 Comparison of Manual, Femtosecond Laser, And Precision Pulse Capsulotomy Edge Tear Strength in Paired Human Cadaver Eyes Internet Dr Minal
12 FDA clears Zepto, the Disposable Capsulotomy device Internet Dr Minal
13 Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis (TINU) Syndrome (Colour Photography Anterior Segment) Internet Dr Minal
14 Clinical effectiveness of the Manchester glaucoma enhance referral scheme US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Dr Divya
15 Incidence of and risk factors associated with age related macular degeneration JAMA Ophthalmology Dr Minal
16 Correlation of outer Retinal Degeneration and Choriocapillaries loss in Stargardt disease using OCT and OCT angio - Dr Divya
17 Role of Dexamethasone inj. In Decreasing IOP in Glaucoma John Hopkins Research Dr Namratha
18 Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Internet Dr Nikhil T
19 Neovascular Glaucoma Internet Dr Bansari V
20 Trachoma Internet Dr Neha C
21 Pinguecula Internet Dr Apeksha R
22 Phlyctenular Conjunctivitis Internet Dr Mayur P
23 Factors affecting surgically induced astigmatism in manual small-incision cataract surgery Internet Dr Tanmoy V
24 Intracameral mydriatics in cataract surgery Internet Dr Vishakh P
25 Long- and Short-Term Variability of Perimetry in Glaucoma Internet Dr Nilay D
26 Ocular Trauma Internet Dr Karishma T
27 Normal-Tension Glaucoma Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk Internet Dr Kunj N
28 Gene Therapy Research Accelerates for Retinal Diseases Internet Dr Ashish M
29 Dry eye Internet Dr Aakriti S
30 Uveitic glaucoma Internet Dr Amod A
31 Normal tension glaucoma linked to Alzheimer's Internet Dr Varsha S
32 Fenofibrate benefit on Diabetic Retinopathy Internet Dr Shivangi B
33 Macular Traction Disorders and their treatment Internet Dr Sudebi R
34 Peripheral Retinal Abnormalities Internet Dr Neha C
35 Myopia: A silent and Growing Epidemic Internet Dr Aparna
36 Macular function tests Internet Dr Sindhu K
37 Optic Neuritis Internet Dr Madhav P
38 Entropion Internet Dr Yurica M
39 Posterior Capsular Rupture Internet Dr Shailaja A
40 CRAO Internet Dr Tushar A
41 Achromatopsia Internet Dr Sudebi R
42 Ophthalmic manifestations of Leukaemia Internet Dr Yurica M
43 Ethambutol Optic neuropathy Internet Dr Shivangi B
44 Rhino-orbital mucormycosis Internet Dr Aditya G
45 Endophthalmitis Internet Dr Sudebi R
46 Pseudoexfoliation Internet Dr Sindhu K
47 Anisocoria Internet Dr Yurica M
48 Scleral fixation of intraocular lenses Internet Dr Sudebi R
49 Herpes zoster ophthalmicus Internet Dr Jhimli T
50 Cell Therapy in Corneal endothelial diseases Internet Dr Madhav P
51 Stargardt disease masquerades Internet Dr Aditya G
52 Neuroretinitis Internet Dr Shailaja A
53 Radiation Retinopathy Internet Dr Jhimli T
54 Diabetic Macular edema Internet Dr Yurica M
55 Phototherapy Effective for Pigment Epithelial Detachments Internet Dr Sudebi R
56 Keratoconus Internet Dr Jhimli T
57 Fungal Keratitis Internet Dr Yurica M

Under Graduate
Day Time Programme Batch
Monday 10:00AM to 01:00PM Clinical posting Third Professional MBBS Part-I (CBME Batch)
02:00PM to 03:00PM Large Group Teaching Second Professional MBBS (CBME Batch)
Tuesday 10:00AM to 01:00PM Clinical posting Third Professional MBBS Part-I (CBME Batch)
Second Professional MBBS (CBME Batch)
Wednesday 10:00AM to 01:00PM Clinical posting Third Professional MBBS Part-I (CBME Batch)
03:00PM to 05:00PM Small Group Teaching Second Professional MBBS (CBME Batch)
Thursday 10:00AM to 01:00PM Clinical posting Third Professional MBBS Part-I (CBME Batch)
03:00PM to 05:00PM Small Group Teaching Second Professional MBBS (CBME Batch)
Friday 10:00AM to 01:00PM Clinical posting Third Professional MBBS Part-I (CBME Batch)
Second Professional MBBS (CBME Batch)
Saturday 10:00AM to 01:00PM Clinical posting Third Professional MBBS Part-I (CBME Batch)

Post Graduate
Day Time Programme
Monday 02:00PM to 03:00PM Faculty Lecture
Tuesday 02:00PM to 03:00PM Case Presentation
Wednesday 02:00PM to 03:00PM Journal Club
Thursday 02:00PM to 03:00PM Seminar
Friday 02:00PM to 03:00PM Problem Based Learning (PBL)

Month/Year Topic
January 2022 Myopia: A silent and Growing Epidemic
February 2022 Macular function tests
March 2022 Ophthalmic manifestations of Leukaemia
April 2022 Ethambutol Optic neuropathy
May 2022 Rhino-orbital mucormycosis
June 2022 Endophthalmitis
July 2022 Entropion
August 2022 Posterior Capsular Rupture
September 2022 CRAO
October 2022 Keratoconus

CPC Meeting with Department of Pathology on 15/02/2023

Clinico-Pathological Correlation 15/02/2023 53
CPC meeting was held by pathology department with ophthalmology department on 15/02/2023 by offline mode. It was attended by 53 participants from both departments. Three interesting cases were discussed and additional three HP slides were demonstrated especially for PG students. Department of ophthalmology presented the cases and provided the clinical inputs with beautiful video demonstrations. There was live demonstration of histopathology slides on smart board, by using digital microscope by Pathology department.

CPC Meeting with Department of Pathology

Cases presented were:-
Sr No Name of Resident Department Subject
1 Dr Khushboo Goyal Ophthalmology Cavernous Haemangioma
2 Dr Madhuri Singh Pathology
3 Dr Supriya Polke Ophthalmology Optic Nerve Schwannoma
4 Dr Akshi Raj Pathology
5 Dr Jhimli Ta Ophthalmology Inflammatory Juvenile Conjunctival Nevus
6 Dr Mayur Ambekar Pathology
7 Dr Rutu Rao Ophthalmology Angular Dermoid
8 Dr Ruchika Chamaria Pathology

Sr.No. Student name Specialization Topic of Synopsis Name of Guide
1 Dr Sarika Sethai MS OPHTHALMOLOGY A study of corneal endothelial changes in patients of pseudoexfoliation using non contact specular microscopy Dr R Magdum
2 Dr Priti Kumari MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Visual outcome in closed globe injury – A prospective study Dr. Renu Magdum
3 Dr Jyoti Yadav MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Study of ocular changes in pregnancy Dr O K Radhakrishnan
4 Dr. Yajuvendra Singh Rathore MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Prevalence of refractive error in school going children Dr. O.K.Radhakrishnan
5 Dr Debapriya Datta MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Prevalence of dry eye in Pimpri, Pune. Dr. O.K.Radhakrishnan
6 Dr Somil Jagani MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Comparison of endothelial cell loss by specular microscopy after cataract surgery phacoemulsification versus manual small-incision cataract surgery Dr A Lune
7 Dr Akash Shah MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Examination of fundus in pregnancy induced hypertension Dr A Lune
8 Dr. Jyotsana MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Comparative study of Astigmatic outcome and incisional integrity in temporal clear corneal incision and superior scleral incision in phacoemulsification surgery. Dr. A. Lune
9 Dr Bhagyashree Kadam MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Comparative study between topical and peribulbar anaesthesia in clear corneal phacoemulsification surgery with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation Dr. A. Lune
10 Dr Sudeep Pujari MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Spectrum of microbial keratitis in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation area Dr K. Bhatnagar
11 Dr Aman Khanna MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Clinical study of Functional recovery following phacoemulsification with foldable intraocular lens implants Dr K. Bhatnagar
12 Dr. Manisha Singh MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Comparative study of Endothelial cell loss between superior scleral incision phacoemulsification surgery & temporal clear corneal incision. Dr. A. Gahlot
13 Dr Bhargav MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Demographic and clinical profile of vernal keratoconjunctivitis at tertiary eye care centre in Pune Dr. A. Gahlot Kotadia
14 Dr Deepaswi Bhavsar MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Prevalence, risk factors and clinical evaluation of computer vision syndrome among medical and engineering students of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune Dr. R Maheshgauri
15 Dr. Gaurav Brahmbhtt MS OPHTHALMOLOGY To Study Clinical Profile of Secondary Glaucoma In a Tertiary care Center In Western Maharashtra. Dr. R. Magdum
16 Dr. Minal Doulatramani MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Assessment of safety of Retropupillary Iris claw Intraocular lens as a Viable Option in Surgical Aphakia. Dr. R. Magdum
17 Dr. Pari Desai MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Evaluation of Dry Eye in Patients Undergoing Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery. Dr. O. K Radhakrishnan
18 Dr. Mayuri Jagdale MS OPHTHALMOLOGY To Study the Retinal Nerve fiber layer Changes in Glaucoma on Optical Coherence Tomography. Dr. O. K Radhakrishnan
19 Dr. Preeyam MS OPHTHALMOLOGY To Study the surgical outcome of concomitant Horizontal Strabismus in Biswas a tertiary care Center in Pimpri, Pune. Dr. A. Lune
20 Dr. Asim MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Role of B-Scan Ultrasonography in obscured ocular abnormalities in Mature Traumatic Cataract. Dr. A. Gahlot
21 Dr. Saurabh Ashtamkar MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Analysis of Conjunctival Flora in Diabetics and Non-Diabetics Individuals and their Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern. Dr. R. Maheshgauri
22 Dr. Saurabh Oza MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Study of systemic factors affecting Diabetic Retinopathy in Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Dr. Renu Magdum
23 Dr. Madhuri Khandelwal MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Study of Ocular Morbidity and Risk Factors for Retinal Vein Occlusion Dr. Renu Magdum
24 Dr. Manvi Aggarwal MS OPHTHALMOLOGY A Study of Prevalence of Dry eyes in Patients with Type-2 Diabetic Mellitus and Association with severity of Diabetic Retinopathy Dr. O.K. Radhakrishnan
25 Dr. Priyanka Mantri MS OPHTHALMOLOGY A Study of the Prevalence of age related macular degeneration and its risk factors Dr. O. K. Radhakrishnan
26 Dr. Nikhil Toshniwal MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Study of Serum Homocysteine and Serum vitamin B-12 levels in patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion and its Correlation Dr. Abhay Lune
27 Dr. Neha Kulkarni MS OPHTHALMOLOGY To Study the Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in patients of Evaporative dry eye disease in a tertiary care centre in Pimpri, Western Maharashtra Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad
28 Dr. Bansari Vadodaria MS OPHTHALMOLOGY Operative pterygium induced astigmatism and post-operative refractive status of pterygium patient operated with suture and without suture. Dr. Rupali Maheshgauri
29 Dr. Saurabh Madhav Sunita Oza Ophthalmology Study of systemic factors affecting Diabetic Retinopathy in Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Dr. Renu Magdum
30 Dr. Madhuri Khandelwal Ophthalmology Study of Ocular Morbidity and Risk Factors for Retinal Vein Occlusion Dr. Renu Magdum
31 Dr. Manvi Aggarwal Ophthalmology Prevalence of Dry Eyes in Diabetic and Diabetic Retinopathy Dr. O. K. Radhakrishnan
32 Dr. Priyanka Manmohan Mantri Ophthalmology A Study of the Prevalence of age related macular degeneration and its risk factors Dr. O. K. Radhakrishnan
33 Dr. Nikhil Navneet Toshniwal Ophthalmology Study of Serum Homocysteine and Serum vitamin B-12 levels in patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion and its Correlation Dr. Abhay Lune
34 Dr. Neha Baburao Kulkarni Ophthalmology To Study the Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in patients of Evaporative dry eye disease in a tertiary care centre in Pimpri, Pune Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad
35 Dr. Bansari Dipenbhai Vadodaria Ophthalmology Operative pterygium induced astigmatism and post-operative refractive status of pterygium patient operated with suture and without suture.
36 Dr. Sucheta Kaul Ophthalmology A study of prevalence and risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Renu Magdum
37 Dr. Madhuvanthi Mohan Ophthalmology Etiological Factors & Microbiological Characteristics of Infectious keratitis. Dr. Renu Magdum
38 Dr. Namratha Judith Cardoza Ophthalmology A Study to understand the co-relation between diabetic retinopathy and serum lipid levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dr. Col. O. K. Radhakrishnan
39 Dr. Chaitali Desai Ophthalmology Diabetic Macular edema in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypertension - A cross sectional Study Dr. Col. O. K. Radhakrishnan
40 Dr. Kavitha Mohankumar Ophthalmology Study of Prevalence of Raised Intraocular Pressure in post Cataract Surgery Patients following topical steroid usage. Dr. Abhay Lune
41 Dr. Chirag Singh Ophthalmology Association of HbA1C Levels with Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad
42 Dr. Divya Motwani Ophthalmology Comparative study of the visual Outcome in cases of primary and secondary iris claw implantation after cataract surgery. Dr. Rupali Maheshgauri
43 Dr. Amod Ahuja Ophthalmology A study to compare visual outcome including the post-operative astigmatic profile & post-operative complication with different methods of nuclear delivery in manual small incision cataract surgery. Dr. Renu Magdum
44 Dr. Kunj Naik Ophthalmology A Study to Investigate Ocular Surface diseases in Diabetics. Dr. Renu Magdum
45 Dr. Ashish Mishra Ophthalmology Clinical Profile Causes and Visual Outcome of Optic Neuritis. Dr. Rupali Maheshgauri
46 Dr. Karishma Tendulkar Ophthalmology A Study of the prevalence of Ocular changes in Patients with kidney diseases. Dr. (Col) Shashi Prabha Prasad
47 Dr. Apeksha Ophthalmology A Study of difficulties and complications encountered in patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome undergoing cataract surgery. Dr. (Col) O. K. Radhakrishnan
48 Dr. Vishakh Padmakumar Ophthalmology A Study of the incidence of macular changes in diabetics & non-diabetics following cataract surgery by means of optical coherence tomography. Dr. Abhay Lune
49 Dr. Nilay Dhore Ophthalmology Current trends of Bacteriological and antibiotic sensitivity study of Nasolacrimal passage obstruction at a tertiary Healthcare centre in Western India. Dr. (Col) Shashi Prabha Prasad
50 Dr. Mayur Patil Ophthalmology A Study of donor corneal tissue evaluation by slit lamp microscopy and specular microscopy. Dr. Abhay Lune
51 Dr. Tanmoy Vaidya Ophthalmology A Study to assess the corneal endothelial changes in patients with Diabetes Mellitus undergoing Phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Dr. (Col) O. K. Radhakrishnan
52 Dr. Aakriti Sharma Ophthalmology Role of Conjunctival impression cytology in dry eye changes in diabetic patients vs. normal population. Dr. Maheshgauri
53 Dr. Amod Ahuja Ophthalmology A study to compare visual outcome including the post-operative astigmatic profile & post-operative complication with different methods of nuclear delivery in manual small incision cataract surgery. Dr. Renu Magdum
54 Dr. Kunj Naik Ophthalmology A Study to Investigate Ocular Surface diseases in Diabetics. Dr. Renu Magdum
55 Dr. Ashish Mishra Ophthalmology Clinical Profile Causes and Visual Outcome of Optic Neuritis. Dr. Rupali Maheshgauri
56 Dr. Karishma Tendulkar Ophthalmology A Study of the prevalence of Ocular changes in Patients with kidney diseases. Dr. (Col) Shashi Prabha Prasad
57 Dr. Apeksha Ophthalmology A Study of difficulties and complications encountered in patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome undergoing cataract surgery. Dr. (Col) O. K. Radhakrishnan
58 Dr. Vishakh Padmakumar Ophthalmology A Study of the incidence of macular changes in diabetics & non-diabetics following cataract surgery by means of optical coherence tomography. Dr. Abhay Lune
59 Dr. Nilay Dhore Ophthalmology Current trends of Bacteriological and antibiotic sensitivity study of Nasolacrimal passage obstruction at a tertiary Healthcare centre in Western India. Dr. (Col) Shashi Prabha Prasad
60 Dr. Mayur Patil Ophthalmology A Study of donor corneal tissue evaluation by slit lamp microscopy and specular microscopy. Dr. Abhay Lune
61 Dr. Tanmoy Vaidya Ophthalmology A Study to assess the corneal endothelial changes in patients with Diabetes Mellitus undergoing Phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Dr. (Col) O. K. Radhakrishnan
62 Dr. Aakriti Sharma Ophthalmology Role of Conjunctival impression cytology in dry eye changes in diabetic patients vs. normal population. Dr. Maheshgauri
63 Dr. A Aparna Ophthalmology A Study of Aetiology and Clinical Features of Acquired Ocular Motor Nerve Palsies. Dr. Renu Magdum
64 Dr. Garlapati Aditya Ganesh Ophthalmology Clinical, ultrasonographic and optical coherence tomography correlation of optic nerve head cupping in glaucoma patients. Dr. Renu Magdum
65 Dr. Shivangi Bora Ophthalmology Knowledge, attitude and practice patterns regarding eye donation, eye banking and corneal transplantation in tertiary care hospital. Dr. O. K. Radhakrishnan
66 Dr. Madhav Pai P Ophthalmology Study of prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in patients with chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. O. K. Radhakrishnan
67 Dr. Varsha Singh Ophthalmology A study of comparison of binocular single vision in Horizontal strabismus and unaffected Eye. Dr. Abhay Lune
68 Dr. Neha Chaudhary Ophthalmology Study of Changes in retinal nerve fibre layer thickness by OCT and its correlation with visual functions in cases of optic neuritis. Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad
69 Dr. Yurica Moirangthem Ophthalmology To Study the correlation of RNFL analysis by optical coherence tomography with visual fields by automated perimetry in patients with primary open angle glaucoma. Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad
70 Dr. Shailaja Anand Ophthalmology Correlation of OCT DRIL changes with visual acuity in centre involving diabetic macular oedema. Dr. Abhay Lune
71 Dr. Kilari Sindhu Ophthalmology Evaluation of tear film status in patients using anti-glaucoma medications. Dr. Abhay Lune
72 Dr. Sudebi Roy Ophthalmology Clinical study to assess association of hypertensive retinopathy in patients having cerebral stroke. Dr. Radhika Paranjpe
73 Dr. Chaitanya Modgil Ophthalmology Association of nasal mucosa and lacrimal sac pathology in final outcomes in external dacryocystorhinostomy. Dr. Iqra Mushtaq
74 Dr. Jhimli Ta Ophthalmology Evaluation of Cornea by Anterior segment Optical Coherence Tomography in the diseases of Cornea. Dr. Megha Kotecha
75 Dr. Tushar Agrawal Ophthalmology Response to Treatment and factors affecting compliance in patients receiving Bevacizumab injections. Dr. (Col) O.K. Radhakrishnan
76 Dr. Kalpita Balaji Goli Ophthalmology Clinical profile, prognostic factors and surgical outcomes in lens induced glaucoma. Dr. Renu Magdum
77 Dr. Nanditha Prabhakar Nair Ophthalmology To study the demographics and surgical outcomes of patients with Posterior Polar Cataract. Dr. Renu Magdum
78 Dr. Khushboo Anand Goyal Ophthalmology A study of the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in patients with ischaemic heart disease. Dr. (Col) O. K. Radhakrishnan
79 Dr. Rutu Kaushikbhai Rao Ophthalmology A Study of The Prevalence Of Diabetic Retinopathy In Patients With Cerebrovascular Accidents. Dr. (Col) O. K. Radhakrishnan
80 Dr. Apurva Nitin Prabhudessai Ophthalmology A Comparative study of anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography (AS OCT) and Gonioscopy in detection of Narrow, Occludable angles. Dr. Abhay Lune
81 Dr. Supriya Adinath Pokle Ophthalmology The Study of Clinico Microbiological Profile and Treatment Outcomes Of Infectious Keratitis. Dr. Abhay Lune
82 Dr. Shreya Pramod Gandhi Ophthalmology Evaluation of IOP, refraction, anterior chamber depth, macular thickness and specular microscopy post ND YAG laser in patients with posterior capsular opacification. Dr. Radhika Paranjpe

Sr. No. Name Designation Details of Achievements
1 Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Assistant Professor Completed Fellowship in Phacoemulsification surgery from PBMA’s H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune from 1st January 2022 to 31st January 2022.
2 Dr. Chirag Singh Senior Resident Completed Fellowship in Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) from PBMA’s H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune from 1st January 2022 to 31st January 2022.
3 Dr. Abhay Lune Professor Finisher in Triathlon Endurance Athlete Club on 20-02-2022 with a total recorded time of 03:31:58 (1.54 Swim, 40k Cycling & 10k Running).
4 Dr. Madhav Pai Junior Resident II Completed Basic Course in Biomedical Research in January 2022, National Medical Commission (NMC).
5 Dr. (Col) Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Chairperson of Webinar on 06-03-2022 at 10.30 am organized by Poona Ophthalmological Society.
6 Dr. Abhay Lune Professor Finisher in Tata Ultra Marathon 50kms with a time of 06:10:38 hrs on 15th May 2022. Overall Rank 137, Gender Rank 123.
7 Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Chairman for Free Paper Session at Dreamcon AIOS 2022 on 2nd June 2022. Chairperson & Judge for Poster Podium Presentation Session at Dreamcon AIOS on 3rd June 2022. Judge for Physical Poster Session at Dreamcon AIOS 2022 on 4th June 2022, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India.
8 Dr. (Col) O.K. Radhakrishnan Professor Co-Chairman for Cornea-II Session on 2nd June 2022, 14:30-16:15, Hall: Q. Chairman for Glaucoma-III Session on 2nd June 2022, 14:30-16:15, Hall: Q. Judge for Physical Poster Glaucoma session on 4th June 2022, 09:00-10:25, Hall: Physical, 80th Annual Conference of Dreamcon AIOS.
9 Dr. Abhay Lune Professor Finisher in Monsoon Trail Marathon 32K with a cutoff time of 9 hrs, finished 4th place in 4:40 hrs on 25-06-2022, Western Ghats Running Foundation.
10 Dr. Megha Kotecha Associate Professor Completed HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Simulation-Based Training Course (MSTC) on 23rd July 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
11 Dr. Chirag Singh Senior Resident Completed HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Simulation-Based Training Course (MSTC) on 11th-16th July 2022 at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
12 Dr. Ashish Mishra Junior Resident III Completed HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Simulation-Based Training Course (MSTC) on 16th July 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
13 Dr. Sindhu Kilari Junior Resident III Completed HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Simulation-Based Training Course (MSTC) from 24th July 2022 to 30th July 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
14 Dr. Shailaja Anand Junior Resident III First Prize in Case Presentation Category at Mediace Conference held at Kashibai Navale Medical College, Pune.
15 Dr. (Col) Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Participated as Judge CME on “Refractory Glaucoma” on 28th August 2022, organized by Poona Ophthalmological Society and Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society. Completed HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Simulation-Based Training Course (MSTC) on 27th August 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
16 Dr. (Col) O.K. Radhakrishnan Professor Completed HelpMeSee Simulation-Based Training Course in Cataract Complications Management on 17th August 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
17 Dr. Radhika Paranjpe Associate Professor Completed HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Simulation-Based Training Course (MSTC) on 6th August 2022 and Simulation-Based Training Course in Cataract Complications Management on 18th August 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
18 Dr. Varsha Manade Assistant Professor Completed HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Simulation-Based Training Course (MSTC) on 27th August 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India. Completed Simulation-Based Training Course in Cataract Complications Management on 16th September 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
19 Dr. (Col) Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Completed HelpMeSee Simulation-Based Training Course in Cataract Complications Management on 12th September 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
20 Dr. Renu Magdum Professor Completed HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Simulation-Based Training Course (MSTC) on 3rd September 2022 and Simulation-Based Training Course in Cataract Complications Management on 16th September 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
21 Dr. Megha Kotecha Associate Professor Completed HelpMeSee Simulation-Based Training Course in Cataract Complications Management on 15th September 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
22 Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Associate Professor Completed HelpMeSee Simulation-Based Training Course in Cataract Complications Management on 14th September 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
23 Dr. Varsha Manade Assistant Professor Completed HelpMeSee Simulation-Based Training Course in Cataract Complications Management on 16th September 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
24 Dr. Sonal Erole Assistant Professor Completed HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Simulation-Based Training Course (MSTC) on 10th September 2022 and Simulation-Based Training Course in Cataract Complications Management on 13th September 2022 at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, India.
25 Dr. Radhika Paranjpe Assistant Professor Elected as the Vice President of Poona Ophthalmological Society for 2023-2024.
26 Dr. Parikshit Gogate Assistant Professor Ranked within the top 25 researchers on Indian ophthalmology.

Sr.No. Title Date Guest Speaker No. of Delegates Attended
1 Glaucoma Week celebration 06-12 March 2022 Department of Ophthalmology Patients screened: 955, Glaucoma Patients: 56
2 Low Vision and Rehabilitation orientation workshop 03-03-2022 Dr. Sharad Telap All faculty & Residents
3 37th National Eye Donation Fortnight 2022 25-08 to 08-09-2022 Dr Sangeeta Wagh, Dr Bageshri Gogate, Dr Pranav More 49 participants of Poster competition
4 Quantum Leap – A hands on PG training programme 25/06/2023 Dr.(Col).O.K.Radhakrishnan, Dr. Radhika Paranjpe 136 delegates & 20 faculty

2021-2022
Sr No Name of the Participant Designation Name of the CME/Conference/Workshop Date Venue/Place Role (Delegate/Resource Person/Chairperson/Panelist)
1 Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Has attended as a Delegate in the Monthly Clinical Meeting of Delhi Ophthalmological Society Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital. 30th January 2022, Online Meeting Delegate
2 Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Has attended as a Delegate in the Monthly Clinical Meeting of Delhi Ophthalmological Society Army Hospital (Research & Referral) 27th February 2022, Online Meeting Delegate
3 Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Has Participated as Delegate the 55th RPC Annual foundation day celebration conducted by Dr Rajendra Prasad center for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 10th to 13th March 2022, Online Delegate
4 Dr. Megha Kotecha Asso Professor Has participated as a Delegate at the “Hands- On Workshop on OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)” 2nd March 2022, Dept. of Medical Education, DYPMC, Pimpri Pune Delegate
5 Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Asso Professor Has Participated as Delegate the 55th RPC Annual foundation day celebration conducted by Dr Rajendra Prasad center for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 10th to 13th March 2022, Online Delegate
6 Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Asso Professor Has participated as a Delegate at the “Hands- On Workshop on OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)” 2nd March 2022, Dept. of Medical Education, DYPMC, Pimpri Pune Delegate
7 Dr. Sonal Erole Asst Professor Has participated as a Delegate at the “Hands- On Workshop on OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)” 2nd March 2022, Dept. of Medical Education, DYPMC, Pimpri Pune Delegate
8 Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Attended virtual meeting of in shine productive glaucoma Society 26 & 27-03-2022, Online Mode Delegate
9 Dr. Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Has participated as Delegate in Pune Eyecon-2022, Overcoming Obstacles in Ophthalmology 30th April – 1st May 2022, Pune Delegate
10 Dr. Chirag Singh Senior Resident Has participated as Delegate in CME on keratoconus Update Organised by Poona Ophthalmological Society under aegis of Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society 17-07-2022, Hotel Pride, Shivaji Nagar, Pune Delegate
11 Dr. Megha Kotecha Asso Professor For attending as a Participant 19th MAESTRO Lecture, Soosan Jacob, MS,FRCS,DNB “Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments (CAIRS): an Online Course” 25th March 2022, Virtual Meeting Delegate
12 Dr. Deepaswi Bhavsar Asst Professor Has participated as a Delegate at the “Hands- on Workshop on OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)” 04th April 2022, Dept. of Medical Education, DYPMC, Pimpri Pune Delegate
13 Dr. Varsha Manade Asst Professor Has participated as Delegate in CME on keratoconus Update Organised by Poona Ophthalmological Society under aegis of Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society 17-07-2022, Hotel Pride, Shivaji Nagar, Pune Delegate
14 Dr. Radhika Paranjpe Asso Professor Has been successfully inducted into MOS Leadership Development program 08-05-2022, H.V. Desai Hospital, Pune. Delegate
15 Dr. Mrunall Borrse Senior Resident Has participated in the Beyond Ophthalmology Talent show. Ophth Artists 22nd May 2022, IMA Pune Delegate
16 Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Asso Professor Attended the live webinar on Annual Crandall cataract conference for managing complications and challenging situations in cataract surgery 21 May 2022, Online Mode Delegate
17 Dr. (Col) Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Has participated as a faculty in the 80th Annual Conference of All India Ophthalmological Society 2nd to 5th June 2022, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai Delegate
18 Dr. (Col) O. K. Radhakrishnan Professor Has participated as a Delegate in the 80th Annual Conference of All India Ophthalmological Society 2nd to 5th June 2022, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India Delegate
19 Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Asso Professor Has participated as Delegate in the 1st National Conference “MARSCON 2022” 3rd & 4th June 2022, Dept. of Microbiology, DYPMC, Pimpri Pune-18 Delegate
20 Dr. Mrunall Borrse Senior Resident Has participated as a Delegate in the 80th Annual Conference of All India Ophthalmological Society 2nd to 5th June 2022, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India Delegate
21 Dr. Abhay Lune Professor Has participated as Delegate in CME on keratoconus Update Organised by Poona Ophthalmological Society 17-07-2022, Hotel Pride, Shivaji Nagar, Pune Delegate
22 Dr. Radhika Paranjpe Asso Professor Has participated as Delegate in CME on keratoconus Update Organised by Poona Ophthalmological Society 17-07-2022, Hotel Pride, Shivaji Nagar, Pune Delegate
23 Dr. Varsha Manade Asst Professor Has participated as Delegate in CME on keratoconus Update Organised by Poona Ophthalmological Society 17-07-2022, Hotel Pride, Shivaji Nagar, Pune Delegate
24 Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Asso Professor Attended the WSPOS (World society of paediatric Ophthalmology and strabismus) webinar on vernal keratoconjunctivitis 16-07-2022, Online Webinar Delegate
25 Dr. Chirag Singh Senior Resident Has participated as Delegate in CME on keratoconus Update Organised by Poona Ophthalmological Society 17-07-2022, Hotel Pride, Shivaji Nagar, Pune Delegate
26 Dr. (Col) Shashi Prabha Prasad Professor & HOD Attended the CME on “Refractory Glaucoma” 28th August 2022, Pride Hotel, Shivajinagar, Pune Delegate
27 Dr. (Col) O.K. Radhakrishnan Professor Participated in the CME on “Refractory Glaucoma” 28th August 2022, Pride Hotel, Shivajinagar, Pune Delegate
28 Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Asso Professor Participated in the CME on “Refractory Glaucoma” 28th August 2022, Pride Hotel, Shivajinagar, Pune Delegate
29 Dr. Ashish Mishra Senior Resident Participated in the CME on “Refractory Glaucoma” 28th August 2022, Pride Hotel, Shivajinagar, Pune Delegate
30 Dr. Radhika Paranjpe Asso Professor Department of Education Indian Program of the International Chair in Bioethics has successfully completed the “3T-1BHSc Training Course for Health Science Faculty” 10th -12th August 2022, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Pimpri Pune -18 Delegate
31 Dr. Varsha Manade Asst Professor Attended the CME on “Heart & Lung Transplantation” Organized by Indian Medical Association IMA-PCB & Dr D. Y. Patil Medical College 28th August 2022, Double Tree By Hilton, C-32, MIDC, Tata Motors Road, Chinchwad, Pune 19 Delegate
32 Dr. Iqra Mushtaq Asso Professor Attended the eye banking international webinar 6 Sep 2022, Online Webinar Delegate
33 Dr. Megha Kotecha Asso Professor Participation as a Delegate in Impact 2022, 49th Annual Conference of All Gujarat Ophthalmological Society 24th & 25th September 2022, Regency Lagoon Resort, Rajkot Delegate
34 Dr. Varsha Manade Asso Professor Attended the CME on “Advancement In Phaco-Technology” & “Astigmatism Management With Perfect Thoric” 21-09-2022, Hotel Noorya Hometel, Pimpri-Chinchwad Delegate
2023
Sr. No Name of the Participant National Purpose Of Visit Country & Date Write-Up
1 Dr. Apurva Prabhudesai, Dr. Rutu Rao, Dr. Kalpita Goli, Dr. Tushar Agrawal, Dr. Jhimli Ta, Dr. Khushboo Goyal, Dr. Chaitanya Modgil, Dr. Supriya Pokle Netradhama, Bangalore Practical Post Graduate Training Program at Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital 20/4/23 - 22/4/23 It was a 3 days Comprehensive Practical Post Graduate Training Program at Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital from 20th - 22nd April 2023.
2 Dr. (Col.) O.K. Radhakrishnan, Dr. Renu Magdum, Dr. Parikshit Gogate Goa Pedagogo - PG teachers in Ophthalmology training 21.04.2023 to 23.04.2023 Pedagogo 2023 was held at Goa - an interactive and educational platform for PG teachers in Ophthalmology organized under aegis of the Ophthalmology foundation, USA.

Sr. No Name Of The Recipient Designation Name Of Award Date Of Award And Awarding Agency Short Write-Up Photographs (In Any)
1 Dr. Radhika Paranjpe Associate Professor - AIOS – LDP & IIM A
2-3 February 2024		 Dr. Radhika Paranjpe attended Leadership Programme for All India Ophthalmological Society at IIM, Ahmadabad, Gujarat. yes

Dr. Radhika Paranjpe