Dr. Purnima Raman Srivatsa

Dr Purnima Raman Srivatsa is an Ophthalmologist, Cataract, and Refractive Surgeon in Chennai with 19 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Vasan Eye Care Hospital.

She specialises in custom laser refractive surgery, phacoemulsification cataract extraction, keratoconus management, and ocular surface reconstructions.

Areas of Expertise

• Refractive and Laser Vision Correction: Performs custom spectacle-removal procedures, advanced LASIK, Femto-LASIK, and specialized laser interventions for complex refractive errors.
• Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery: Specialises in micro-incision cataract extraction using modern phacoemulsification techniques paired with premium intraocular lens implantations.
• Keratoconus and Ocular Surface Care: Conducts surgical and medical treatments for keratoconus, corneal collagen cross-linking, pterygium excisions, and complex anterior segment pathologies.
• Glaucoma and Neuro-Ophthalmology Care: Manages intraocular pressure control through targeted medical and laser therapies, alongside clinical evaluations for optic nerve and neuro-ophthalmic disorders.

Educational Background

She completed her postgraduate master's degree in ophthalmology, followed by a Fellowship in Phacoemulsification and Refractive Surgery from Narayana Nethralaya and a Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology, United Kingdom.

Awards, Research, and Publications

She received the Times of India Icons of Health Award in 2018 and earned the Ratnakar Mullerpaten Award for her research presentation evaluating the relationship between corneal biomechanics and keratoconus severity.

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