SREE MOOKAMBIKA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University

Ophthalmology

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. NoTitleAuthorsJournal Name
1Prevalence of Glaucoma Among Kanyakumari populationDr.Kishor Kumar Jacob,
Dr. Prashant V. Solanke,
Dr. N. Rajendran,
Dr. P. S. Indrapal,
Dr. A. Vinolin Maria Sebastina,
Dr. Vignesh
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Accepted for Publication in Indian Journal of Research,
15th May 2017 Issue
2A study on prevalence of pterygium in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical SciencesDr. 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
3Study on prevalence of Cataract and the importance of Cataract Surgery at Tertiary Care HospitalDr. N. Rajendran
Dr. J. Kishore Kumar Jacob
Accepted for Publication Scholars Journal of applied Medical Sciences ISSN:2320-6691(Online)ISSN:2347-954X(Print)
4A Clinical study on Anterior Uveitis in a tertiary care HospitalDr. 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
5A study on Diabetic Retinopathy among Diabetic Patients attending a tertiary care CentreDr. 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
6A study on hypertensive Retinopathy among hypertensive patients in a tertiary care hospitalDr. 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
7A hospital based study on the prevalence of dry eyes in a tertiary care hospitalDr. J. Kishore Kumar Jacob,
Dr. N. Rajendran,
Dr. P. S. Indrapal,
Dr. Prashant V. Solanke,
Dr. Hasanul Banna
Dr. Vinolin Mariya
Submitted-awaiting Acceptance
8Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its association with diabetic nephropathy.Dr. Divya Aleena Jacob
Dr. Indrapal P. S.
SMIMS/IHEC/2015/A/12
9Case report on sinusitis leading to blindnessDr. Divya Aleena Jacob
Dr. Indrapal P. S.
Med-EJ TNMGRMU
10Atypical peripapillary uveal melanoma Dr. Hasanul Banna
Dr. Indrapal P. S.
Med-EJ TNMGRMU

Data ongoing Research in the Department of Ophthalmology

Sl. NoTitle of Research Name of the InvestigatorIEC Number

1

Variation in Central Corneal thickness in diabetes:A comparative prospective study at atertiary care hospital

Dr. Hasanual Banna K. M.
Dr. Indrapal P. S.

SMIMS/IHEC/2015/A/21

2

Prevalence and risk factors associated with primary open angle glaucoma in a tertiary care hospital

Dr. Adhithya Shankar
Dr. Indrapal P. S.

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
Dr. Indrapal P. S.
Dr. Meena Chakrabarthi

Facilities Available

Head of Department

Dr. Rajendiran. N

Teaching Programmes

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