Dr. NIKHIL R P

( MBBS, MS, DNB, FPRS, FMR, MNAMS )

Consultant – Phaco-Refractive & Medical Retina

Dr. Nikhil R P is an inimitable Cataract and Refractive Surgeon. He received his Medical School MBBS degree from the prestigious JSS Medical College, JSS Univeristy, Mysuru. He pursued Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology from Narayana medical college, Nellore under Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradhesh. During his residency, he developed an extraordinary passion for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He then pursued his long term fellowship training in Cataract & Refractive Surgery from Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital, Bengaluru, under Dr Sri Ganesh, one of the most renowned Cataract & Refractive Surgeon in India. Following long term fellowhip, he also completed his fellowship course in Medical Retina from the same institute. Dr. Nikhil is not only a good clinician and surgeon, but also has immense interest in the field of research. He has presented research papers and posters in many national and international conferences with publications of research articles in indexed journals.

Academic Credentials

Consultant – Phaco-Refractive & Medical Retina

  • 2021- Member National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS ) conferred upon by passing the DNB Examination ( December 2019 )
  • 2021- Fellowship in medical retina from Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • 2019-2021- Fellowship in Phaco-refractive Surgery( FPRS ) from Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital (Dr. Sri Ganesh) under RGUHS, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  • 2019- Diplomate of National Board in Ophthalmology from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi ( December 2019 )
  • 2016-2019- Master of Surgery( MS ) in Ophthalmology from Narayana Medical College, Nellore, under Dr. NTR Univeristy of health sciencesVijayawada, Andhra Pradhesh.
  • 2010-2016- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery( MBBS ) from JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysuru, Karnataka.

Paper Presentations

  • “Effect of IOP on hemodialysis patient” in Amaravathi State Conference, Andhra pradesh State Ophthalmic Society conference at Vijayawada in October 2017.
  •  “Assessment of Retinal nerve Fiber layer and optic nerve head by OCT in POAG” in RAYEYECON, Andhra pradesh State Ophthalmic Society conference at Nandyal in October 2018.
  •  “Clinical outcomes and quality of vision following bilateral implantation of a new extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens” in IIRSI winter conference at Amritsar in February 2020.
  • “Comparison of visual outcomes and rotational stability following implantation of two Toric IOLs” in IIRSI winter conference at Amritsar in February 2020.
  • “Clinical outcomes of topoguided prk with collagen cross linking in patients with keratoconus with MEL-90 excimer laser” at ESCRS 2020 virtual conference.
  • “A new toric iol marker for intraoperative alignment of Toric IOLs in small pupils during phaco surgery” at AIOC 2021 virtual conference.

Poster presentations

  • “Corkscrewing of retinal arterioles leading To diagnosis of Co- arctation of aorta” in RAYEYECON , APOS State conference at Nandyal in October 2018
  • “Biometric parameters of PXF eyes” in RAYEYECON , APOS State conference at Nandyal in October 2018
  • “Assessment of BMI and IOP in a Tertiary care centre ” in HOA VISTA Conference , held at Hyderabad in November 2018
  • “Fuch’s Heterochromic lridocyclitis case Report ” in 77th All India National Conference, held at Indore in February 2019
  • “Correlation Between CCT, SE and keratometry in Ametropes ” in 77th All India National Conference, held at Indore in February 2019
  • “A new toric iol marker for intraoperative alignment of Toric IOLs in small pupils during phaco surgery” at ESCRS 2020 virtual conference.
  • “Comparison of visual outcomes and rotational stability following implantation of two Toric IOLs” in IIRSI winter conference at Amritsar in AIOC 2021 virtual conference

Publications- National

  • Dissertation work on “Assessment of optic nerve head and retinal nerve fibre layer by optical Coherence Tomography in Primary open angle glaucoma”
  • Central Corneal thickness an important factor in NTG, POAG and OHT. Ophthalmology and allied sciences. 2019;5(1): 59-64
  • ROP –A Curse for Low birth weight Neonates. Ophthalmology and allied sciences. 2019; 5(1): 86-91
  • A Clinical study of Suppurative Keratitis. Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences. 2019;8(03):200-205
  • Role of FFA in Fundus disorders. Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences. 2019;8(09): 630-635
  • Early detection of Glaucoma prevents visual impairment. Ophthalmology and allied sciences. Accepted for publication in May 2019

Publications- International

  • Clinical Outcomes, predictability and rotational stability following implantation of Eyecryl toric vs TECNIS toric intraocular lenses- A Comparative study. International Ophthalmology July 2021.
  • Clinical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction with a New Diffractive- Refractive Trifocal Intraocular Lens- A 12 Month Prospective Study. Clinical Ophthalmology. August 2021.
  • Clinical Outcomes, Contrast Sensitivity, Reading Performance and Patient Satisfaction Following Bilateral Implantation of AT LARA 829 MP EDoF IOL. Clinical Ophthalmology. September 2021.
  • Corneal topographic changes after sequential suture removal in a corneal wound burn after phacoemulsification. Journal of cataract and refractive surgery case reports. October 2021.
  • Monovision in a case of bilateral high hyperopia by refractive lens exchange with customized foldable IOL. Global Journal of Cataract Surgery and Research in Ophthalmology, January 2023

Dr Harshitha K M

( MBBS , MS, FLVPEI )

Vitreo-Retina & Cataract

Dr Harshitha K M pursued her M.B.B.S from PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam; affiliated to Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. She did her Master in Surgery in Ophthalmology from Sri Devaraj urs medical college and was a gold medalist and the university topper in the year 2021.She is honored to contribute to the COVID-19 pandemic duties and also developed a keen interest on bioethics during the time.She has completed 2 years of Vitreo-Retina fellowship from one of the best institutes- L.V.Prasad Eye institute and is expected to join us after finishing her fellowship