Dr. Rajesh R Nayak

Dr Rajesh R Nayak is a consultant ophthalmologist and academic surgeon in Mangaluru with over 31 years of experience in comprehensive eye care, advanced cataract surgery, and anterior segment disorders, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru.

He serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, combining high-volume surgical practice with academic leadership, research, and postgraduate mentorship.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Area of Expertise

Advanced Cataract Surgery and Phacoemulsification

Dr Rajesh R Nayak performs high-volume advanced cataract procedures with a focus on precision surgical technique and optimised visual rehabilitation:

• Micro-incision phacoemulsification cataract surgery
• Astigmatism correction during cataract surgery
• Premium and toric intraocular lens implantation
• Complex cataract management in challenging cases
• Post-cataract surgical outcome monitoring

Phaco Refractive Surgery and Anterior Segment Care

Patients with refractive errors and anterior segment disorders are evaluated and managed with specialised microsurgical techniques:

• Phaco refractive surgical procedures
• Anterior segment disorder evaluation and treatment
• Refractive error assessment and surgical correction
• Microsurgical anterior segment intervention
• Post-refractive surgery follow-up and care

Pterygium Surgery

Patients with pterygium affecting vision or ocular comfort are managed with advanced surgical techniques that reduce recurrence and improve cosmetic outcomes:

• Pterygium excision with sutureless glue-free conjunctival autograft
• Recurrent pterygium assessment and management
• Ocular surface disease evaluation
• Post-pterygium surgical monitoring
• Conjunctival and limbal surface reconstruction

Glaucoma Evaluation and Monitoring

Dr Nayak evaluates patients with raised intraocular pressure and optic nerve disease with structured assessment and long-term monitoring:

• Intraocular pressure measurement and monitoring
• Optic nerve head evaluation
• Visual field assessment in glaucoma
• Medical management of raised IOP
• Glaucoma screening and early detection

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Community Eye Care

Dr Rajesh Nayak is actively involved in population-level diabetic retinopathy screening and community-based ophthalmic outreach:

• Diabetic retinopathy screening and grading
• Retinal evaluation in diabetic patients
• Community ophthalmology programme participation
• Visual impairment assessment in systemic disease
• Referral coordination for advanced retinal intervention

Paediatric and Neuro-Ophthalmology

Patients with neurological conditions affecting vision and children with special needs are assessed with targeted ophthalmic evaluation:

• Visual field defect evaluation in neurological lesions
• Ophthalmic management in children with cerebral palsy
• Paediatric eye assessment and management
• Neuro-ophthalmic condition evaluation
• Vision rehabilitation planning in neurological disease

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (1995)
• MS Ophthalmology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (1998)
• DNB Ophthalmology, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2000)

Professional Memberships

• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Karnataka Ophthalmic Society (KOS)
• South Kanara Ophthalmic Committee (SKOC)
• Member, Board of Studies, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
• Member, Curriculum Committee, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru
• Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Research and Publications

Dr Rajesh R Nayak has published research in indexed national and international ophthalmology journals across a range of clinical and community eye care topics:

• Diabetic retinopathy screening profiles and outcomes
• Visual field defects in neurological lesions
• Anterior segment disorders and surgical management
• Ophthalmic management in children with cerebral palsy

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