Introduction
The Department of Ophthalmology was started in the year 2005 under the leadership of Prof. Dr. P. S. Indrapal. The department expanded with the joining of Prof. Rajendran in 2011 and Associate Professor Dr. Kishor Kumar Jacob in 2012. Many surgeries including cataract surgeries, anti glaucoma surgeries, Pterygium excisions etc have been performed effortlessly. Since 2017, a fully fledged Retina department under Prof. Meena Chakrabarti has been established after which vitreo retinal surgeries and laser therapies are performed regularly. The department provides comprehensive healthcare in the field of ophthalmology.
Objectives
- Better eye care at affordable cost
- Comprehensive eye check up for everyone
- Help in reducing preventable blindness in all sections of society.
Focus of the Department
- Complete patient satisfaction
- Provide the best vision possible for everyone
- Meticulous surgeries & procedures.
Research
Data of Research completed in the last 3 years
| S. No | Title | Authors | Journal Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prevalence of Glaucoma Among Kanyakumari population | Dr.Kishor Kumar Jacob, Dr. Prashant V. Solanke, Dr. N. Rajendran, Dr. P. S. Indrapal, Dr. A. Vinolin Maria Sebastina, Dr. Vignesh ............................................................................................ | Accepted for Publication in Indian Journal of Research, 15th May 2017 Issue |
| 2 | A study on prevalence of pterygium in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences | Dr. N. Rajendran, Dr. Kishore Kumar Jacob, Dr. P. S. Indrapal, Dr. Prashant V. Solanke, Dr. Divya Aleena Jacob | Accepted for Publication in International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Sciences(IJIRMS) for inclusion in Volume 2, Issue 5,May 2017 |
| 3 | Study on prevalence of Cataract and the importance of Cataract Surgery at Tertiary Care Hospital | Dr. N. Rajendran Dr. J. Kishore Kumar Jacob | Accepted for Publication Scholars Journal of applied Medical Sciences ISSN:2320-6691(Online)ISSN:2347-954X(Print) |
| 4 | A Clinical study on Anterior Uveitis in a tertiary care Hospital | Dr. N. Rajendran Dr. J. Kishor KumarJacob | Accepted, awaiting Publication in International Journal of CurrentResearch in Medical Sciences Volume3,Issue 7, July 2017 ISSN:2454-5716,P-ISJN:A4372-3064, E-ISJN:A4372-3064,E-ISJN:A4372-3061 |
| 5 | A study on Diabetic Retinopathy among Diabetic Patients attending a tertiary care Centre | Dr. Mookambika R. V. Dr. N. Rajendran | Accepted, awaiting Publication in International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences Volume 3,Issue 5, 2017 ISSN:2454-5716,P-ISJN:A4372-3064, E-ISJN:A4372-3061 |
| 6 | A study on hypertensive Retinopathy among hypertensive patients in a tertiary care hospital | Dr. J. Kaniraj Peter Dr. Indrapal P. S. | Accepted, awaiting Publication in International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences Volume3, Issue 6, (June) 2017ISSN:2454-5716,P-ISJN:A4372-3064,EISJN:A4372-3061 |
| 7 | A hospital based study on the prevalence of dry eyes in a tertiary care hospital | Dr. J. Kishore Kumar Jacob, Dr. N. Rajendran, Dr. P. S. Indrapal, Dr. Prashant V. Solanke, Dr. Hasanul Banna Dr. Vinolin Mariya | Submitted-awaiting Acceptance |
| 8 | Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its association with diabetic nephropathy. | Dr. Divya Aleena Jacob Dr. Indrapal P. S. | SMIMS/IHEC/2015/A/12 |
| 9 | Case report on sinusitis leading to blindness | Dr. Divya Aleena Jacob Dr. Indrapal P. S. | Med-EJ TNMGRMU |
| 10 | Atypical peripapillary uveal melanoma | Dr. Hasanul Banna Dr. Indrapal P. S. | Med-EJ TNMGRMU |
Data ongoing Research in the Department of Ophthalmology
| Sl. No | Title of Research | Name of the Investigator | IEC Number |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Variation in Central Corneal thickness in diabetes:A comparative prospective study at atertiary care hospital | Dr. Hasanual Banna K. M. | SMIMS/IHEC/2015/A/21 |
2 | Prevalence and risk factors associated with primary open angle glaucoma in a tertiary care hospital | Dr. Adhithya Shankar | SMIMS/IHEC/ No.1/Protocol No.29/2016 |
3 | Central retinal thickness and enhanced depth imaging in diabetics in a tertiary care centre: A cross sectional Study | Dr. Shruthy |
Facilities Available
- Refraction
- ARM
- A-Scan
- B-Scan
- Direct Ophthalmoscopy
- Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
- Synoptophore
- HFA
- Fundus camera
- OCT
- YAG laser
- Green laser
- Cataract & glaucoma surgeries
- Vitreo-retinal surgeries
Head of Department
Dr. Rajendiran. N
Teaching Programmes
Under Graduate
- Theory Class
- Seminar
- Integrated Classes
Post Graduate
- Journal Clubs
- Seminar
- Case Presentations
- Symposium
Awards
- Dr. Tony Fernandez Best video Award 2000
- Dr. Sankara Menon Award 2004
- OASIS DRISHTI: Best video award 2005
- Dr. Siva Reddy Award 2006
- Best poster Award of KSOS, 2006
- ET Selvan Best poster Award of AIOS, 2007
- KSOS Best Free paper (Post Segment Award)2007
- National Award for prevention of Blindness by NSPB for the year 2007
- KSOS Best free paper (Dr. Noel Moniz anterior segment free paper Award)2010
- Dr. KGR Nair Memorial free paper Award 2016
