Dr. Raghuraj Hegde

Dr Raghuraj Hegde is a Consultant in Orbit, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmic Oncology in Bangalore with 19 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar, and Akshara Eye Hospital, Bilekahalli.

He holds a Fellowship in Orbit, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmic Oncology from National University Hospital, Singapore and a FAICO from the All India Collegium of Ophthalmology, with recognition as a podium presenter and panellist at the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASOPRS) Annual Fall Meeting, Chicago, USA (2014).

Area of Expertise

Dr Hegde's surgical practice spans eyelid surgery, orbital surgery, lacrimal procedures, ophthalmic oncology, thyroid eye disease, trauma reconstruction, and facial cosmetic procedures.

Eyelid Surgery

Congenital and acquired eyelid conditions are managed with reconstructive and functional surgical approaches.

• Ptosis (drooping eyelid)
• Ectropion and entropion
• Eyelid tumours and lesions
• Eyelid lacerations and trauma

Procedures

• Ptosis Correction Surgery
• Ectropion and Entropion Repair
• Eyelid Reconstruction
• Blepharoplasty

Orbital Surgery

Orbital conditions including tumours, fractures, enucleation, and socket reconstruction are managed with comprehensive surgical expertise.

• Orbital tumours and masses
• Orbital fractures from trauma
• Anophthalmic socket conditions
• Orbital decompression needs

Procedures

• Orbitotomy for orbital exploration and tumour removal
• Enucleation, Evisceration, and Exenteration
• Socket Reconstruction
• Dermis Fat Grafting
• Prosthetic Eye fitting and rehabilitation
• Orbital Fracture Repair

Lacrimal Surgery

Tear duct obstruction and canalicular conditions are managed with both surgical and minimally invasive lacrimal procedures.

• Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
• Canalicular disorders
• Epiphora and watering eye

Procedures

• Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
• Balloon Canaliculoplasty
• Dacryoplasty

Ophthalmic Oncology

Ocular, eyelid, orbital, and adnexal tumours including paediatric eye cancers are managed with oncological surgical expertise developed through fellowship training at National University Hospital, Singapore.

• Eyelid and conjunctival tumours
• Orbital malignancies
• Retinoblastoma
• Neuroblastoma
• Rhabdomyosarcoma
• Other paediatric and adult ocular tumours

Procedures

• Surgical excision and reconstruction of ocular and adnexal tumours
• Exenteration for orbital malignancy
• Paediatric eye cancer management

Thyroid Eye Disease and Orbital Inflammatory Disorders

Thyroid eye disease and orbital inflammatory conditions are managed with both medical and surgical approaches.

• Thyroid eye disease (TED) including proptosis and diplopia
• Orbital inflammatory pseudotumour
• Inflammatory orbital conditions

Procedures

• Orbital Decompression for Thyroid Eye Disease
• Medical and surgical management of orbital inflammation

Dry Eye Management

Medical and surgical treatment options for dry eye conditions are integrated into oculoplastic practice.

• Dry eye syndrome
• Ocular surface disease related to eyelid malposition

Procedures

• Medical dry eye therapy
• Surgical dry eye management

Trauma Reconstruction

Eyelid, canalicular, and orbital trauma are managed with reconstructive surgical expertise.

• Eyelid lacerations
• Canalicular lacerations
• Orbital and facial fractures

Procedures

• Eyelid and Canalicular Laceration Repair
• Orbital and Facial Fracture Repair

Facial Cosmetic Procedures

Aesthetic and functional facial procedures are offered with oculoplastic surgical expertise.

• Eyelid ageing and cosmetic concerns
• Brow ptosis
• Facial nerve palsy rehabilitation
• Facial rejuvenation

Procedures

• Blepharoplasty
• Brow Lift
• Face Lift
• Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
• Tissue Fillers
• Facial nerve palsy rehabilitation

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore (Consultant, Current)
• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore (Consultant, Current)
• Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar, Bangalore (Consultant, Current)
• Akshara Eye Hospital, Bilekahalli, Bangalore (Consultant, Current)
• Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore (Oculoplastic Surgeon)
• National University Hospital, Singapore (Oculoplastic Surgeon and Fellow)
• Vijaya Nethralaya (Junior Consultant)
• Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Kolkata (Resident)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, JSS Medical College, Mysore (2007)
• MS Ophthalmology, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Kolkata, West Bengal State University (2012)
• Fellowship in Orbit, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmic Oncology, National University Hospital, Singapore (2015)
• FAICO, Fellow of the All India Collegium of Ophthalmology (Oculoplastic Surgery)

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 79667 (Registered 2008)

Professional Memberships

• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons (APSOPRS)
• Oculoplastics Association of India (OPAI)
• Karnataka Ophthalmic Society (KOS)
• Bangalore Ophthalmic Society (BOS)
• All India Collegium of Ophthalmologists (AICO)
• Director (India), The Vision Mission, Singapore — non-profit providing free eye care across Africa, South Asia, and East Asia

Awards, Academic Contributions and Publications

Awards and Recognition

• Podium Presenter and Panellist, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASOPRS) Annual Fall Meeting, Chicago, USA (2014)
• Travel Grant, ASOPRS, USA (2014)
• Travel Grant, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), Singapore (2017)
• Awards for paper and poster presentations at national and international conferences

Selected Publications

• Hegde R, Ali M, Nair et al. — Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. DOI: 10.4103/ijo
• Ravindra S, Hegde R et al. — Oman Journal of Ophthalmology. DOI: 10.4103/ajopi
• Sundar G, Hegde R et al. DOI: 10.4103/tjo
• Vasanthapuram VH, Gupta et al. DOI: 10.1080/0
• Contributing author, Advances in Ophthalmology textbook

Textbook Contributions

• Chapters in textbooks for undergraduate and postgraduate training in Ophthalmology and Dermatology

Selected Conference and Faculty Roles

• Invited Faculty, Panellist, and Guest Speaker at multiple regional, national, and international conferences
• Guest Speaker, International Safe Riding Initiative Conference, New Delhi (May 2018), Government of India, Central Road Research Institute — topic: Impact of Helmets in Preventing Facial and Head Injuries
• Guest Speaker and Panellist, Competition Commission of India (CCI) Workshop on Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sector (August 2018) — topic: Prescription of Generic versus Branded Drugs

Community and Humanitarian Work

Dr Raghuraj H regularly volunteers on surgical mission trips to India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and other countries as part of The Vision Mission, Singapore. As Director (India) of this non-profit organisation, he oversees free eye care delivery to underserved populations across South Asia, East Asia, and Africa.

Why Consult Dr Raghuraj Hegde

Dr Raghuraj brings a Singapore fellowship in ophthalmic plastic surgery and oncology, a FAICO designation, podium recognition at ASOPRS Chicago, and an active humanitarian surgical mission profile within a subspecialty oculoplastic practice spanning four hospital locations in Bangalore.

His textbook contributions, indexed publications, and invitations as faculty at CCI and CRRI government forums reflect clinical authority and academic breadth well beyond routine ophthalmology practice. He consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, and Tulu.

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