Dr. Shila Thomas

Dr Shila Thomas is an Ophthalmologist in Chennai with 39 years of experience, currently practising as a Senior Consultant at Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Neelankarai.

Her clinical work encompasses routine visual evaluations, anterior segment disorders, eyelid reconstructive procedures, lacrimal system surgeries, and general eye care.

Areas of Expertise

• Cataract Screening and Surgical Management: Evaluates lens opacities and performs pre-operative planning alongside surgical procedures for age-related and secondary cataracts.
• Lacrimal System and Tear Duct Care: Diagnoses and treats nasolacrimal duct obstructions, performing dacryocystorhinostomy and lacrimal flushing procedures.
• Eyelid and Adnexal Surgeries: Specialises in surgical corrections for eyelid lesions, chalazion excisions, entropion, and ectropion repairs.
• Diagnostic Refraction and Ocular Surface Care: Conducts comprehensive visual acuity assessments, diagnostic slit-lamp bio-microscopy, and medical management for chronic dry eye syndrome and allergic conjunctivitis.
• Glaucoma Screening and Preventive Care: Delivers routine intraocular pressure monitoring, diagnostic tonometry, and fundus screening for diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive vascular changes.

Throughout her surgical career, she has performed over 12,000 cataract surgeries.

Educational Background

She completed her Diploma in Ophthalmology and holds an international Fellowship in General Ophthalmology from Germany.

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