Dr. Sudheer Chimakurthi

Dr Sudheer Chimakurthi is a senior phaco, refractive and ICL surgeon in Hyderabad with 16 years of overall experience in ophthalmology, currently serving as Senior Consultant and Clinical Head of Phaco and Refractive Surgery at Vasan Eye Care, AS Rao Nagar, Hyderabad.

He specialises in high-risk and complicated cataract surgery, phacoemulsification, refractive surgery, and implantable collamer lens procedures, with additional expertise in medical retina and diabetic retinopathy management.

He consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

High-Risk and Complicated Cataract Surgery

Dr Sudheer manages routine and complex cataract cases including patients with coexisting eye disease or surgical challenges:

• Phacoemulsification cataract surgery
• High-risk cataract surgery
• Complicated cataract management
• Premium intraocular lens implantation
• Secondary intraocular lens procedures

Refractive Surgery and ICL

Patients seeking spectacle independence are evaluated with detailed corneal and retinal assessment before customised refractive correction:

• LASIK and laser vision correction
• Implantable Collamer Lens surgery
• Refractive error assessment and correction
• Post-refractive surgery follow-up
• Corneal thickness and suitability evaluation

Medical Retina and Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr Chimakurthi has completed a certification course in diabetic retinopathy from the Public Health Foundation of India and manages retinal complications of systemic disease:

• Diabetic retinopathy screening and management
• Retinal detachment evaluation
• Macular disease assessment
• Fundus examination and imaging
• Intravitreal injection planning and referral

Glaucoma and Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Patients with raised eye pressure and chronic optic nerve disease are assessed and managed with medical and surgical planning:

• Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment
• Intraocular pressure monitoring
• Visual field assessment
• Optic nerve evaluation
• Long-term glaucoma follow-up

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam (2010)
• MS Ophthalmology, SVS Medical College, Mahabubnagar (2014)
• Certificate Course in Diabetic Retinopathy, Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi (2017)
• Registered with the Telangana State Medical Council, Registration No. 66968 (since 2010)

Professional Memberships

• Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmological Society

Clinical Experience

Current Affiliations

• Vasan Eye Care Hospital, AS Rao Nagar, Hyderabad – Senior Consultant and Clinical Head, Phaco and Refractive Surgery

Previous Associations

• Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospital, Hyderabad – Senior Consultant, Phaco and Refractive Surgery
• MS Reddy Lions Eye Hospital, Meerpet – Medical Director and Senior Consultant
• iCare and Wear Eye Clinic, Secunderabad – Consultant Surgeon
• Lifeline Hospital – Visiting Consultant
• Ramdev Rao Hospital, Hyderabad – Consultant Surgeon
• Gandhi Medical College and Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital – Senior Resident
• SVS Medical College, Mahabubnagar – Resident Doctor

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