Dr. Ponnala Pramod Kumar

Dr Ponnala Pramod Kumar is a consultant ophthalmologist in Hyderabad with 11 years of experience in general ophthalmology and comprehensive eye care services, currently practising at Vasan Eye Care Hospital, AS Rao Nagar.

He manages patients requiring treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy, with postgraduate training in ophthalmology through both a Diploma in Ophthalmology and a DNB in Ophthalmology.

He consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

General Ophthalmology

Dr Ponnala Pramod Kumar manages patients with a wide range of common and acute eye conditions, focusing on primary eye care and vision preservation:

• Comprehensive eye examinations and vision screening
• Management of common eye infections and inflammations
• Evaluation of ocular surface disorders
• Refractive error assessment and spectacle prescription
• Routine monitoring of ocular health across all age groups

Cataract Care

Patients with age-related or secondary cataracts are assessed for surgical intervention and managed through the preoperative and postoperative recovery phases:

• Evaluation of cataract development and visual impact
• Preoperative surgical planning for cataract extraction
• Post-cataract surgery follow-up and management
• Monitoring of secondary cataract complications
• Patient counselling on intraocular lens options

Glaucoma Management

Dr Pramod Kumar provides structured monitoring for patients with raised intraocular pressure and chronic optic nerve disease to prevent progressive vision loss:

• Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement and monitoring
• Evaluation of the optic nerve head and disc
• Management of primary open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma
• Medical management of glaucoma through topical therapy
• Assessment of visual field changes

Retinal Health and Retinopathy

Patients with systemic conditions affecting the retina, including diabetes and hypertension, are evaluated with detailed fundus examinations:

• Diabetic retinopathy screening and monitoring
• Hypertensive retinopathy evaluation
• General fundus examination and retinal health assessment
• Identification of retinal vascular abnormalities
• Referral coordination for advanced retinal interventions

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (2015)
• Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO)
• DNB Ophthalmology
• Registered with the Telangana State Medical Council, Registration No. 94577 (since 2015)

Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Vasan Eye Care Hospital, AS Rao Nagar, Hyderabad
• Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad

Previous Associations

• Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

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