Dr. Preethi G

Dr Preethi G is a Cataract, Glaucoma, and General Ophthalmologist in Chennai with 16 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Neelankarai.

Her clinical focus covers micro-incision phacoemulsification, advanced glaucoma filtration techniques, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries, and comprehensive ocular healthcare.

Areas of Expertise

• Phacoemulsification and Cataract Surgery: Performs micro-incision phacoemulsification and small-incision cataract surgery using foldable monofocal, toric, and multifocal intraocular lens implants.
• Surgical and Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Care: Specialises in trabeculectomy, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, intraocular pressure monitoring, and YAG peripheral iridotomy.
• Diagnostic Glaucoma Evaluations: Conducts diagnostic gonioscopy, Humphrey visual field testing, optic nerve head OCT imaging, and long-term medical pressure-lowering therapies.
• Corneal and Ocular Surface Care: Manages dry eye syndrome, allergic conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and pterygium using conjunctival autografts.
• Comprehensive Ophthalmic Diagnostics: Delivers routine visual acuity assessments, slit-lamp bio-microscopy, diabetic retinopathy screenings, and preventive eye health check-ups.

Throughout her surgical career, she has performed over 3,000 small-incision cataract surgeries and more than 2,000 phacoemulsification procedures.

Educational Background

She completed her DNB in Ophthalmology, followed by a Fellowship in Glaucoma from Aravind Eye Hospital. She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom.

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