Dr. Gladys R Rodrigues

Dr Gladys R Rodrigues is a Consultant in Vitreo Retina in Mangaluru with 21 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

She specialises in medical and surgical management of retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, macular disorders, retinal detachment, and retinopathy of prematurity, with a Fellowship in Vitreo Retina from Sankara Eye Hospital and an academic background as Associate Professor at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.

She consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tulu, and Konkani.

Area of Expertise

Medical Retina

Dr Gladys R Rodrigues evaluates and manages patients with medical retinal conditions using intravitreal and laser based interventions:

• Diabetic retinopathy management
• Age related macular degeneration treatment
• Hypertensive retinopathy assessment
• Epiretinal membrane management
• Macular hole evaluation and treatment

Surgical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery

Patients with complex retinal conditions requiring surgical intervention are managed by Dr Rodrigues with advanced vitreoretinal surgical techniques:

• Surgical retinal detachment repair
• Tractional retinal detachment surgery
• Vitreous haemorrhage surgical management
• Macular hole surgery
• Intraocular foreign body removal

Retinal Laser Treatment

Dr Gladys Rodrigues performs targeted laser procedures for diabetic and vascular retinal conditions:

• Retinal laser photocoagulation for diabetes
• Laser treatment for vitreous haemorrhage
• Laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity
• Pan retinal photocoagulation
• Focal and grid laser therapy

Paediatric Retina and Ocular Trauma

Patients with neonatal retinal conditions and traumatic eye injuries are assessed and managed by Dr Rodrigues with specialised retinal care:

• Retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment
• Ocular trauma assessment and management
• Paediatric retinal evaluation
• Emergency retinal surgical care
• Complex ocular injury management

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (2005)
• Diploma in Ophthalmology, Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore (2008)
• DNB Ophthalmology, Mahaveer Eye Hospital (2012)
• Fellowship in Vitreo Retina, Sankara Eye Hospital (2013)
• Registration: Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 71135 (2005)

Academic Contributions

Dr Gladys R Rodrigues served as Associate Professor at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, contributing to ophthalmology education and postgraduate training. She has also served as an interdepartmental collaborator in radiology linked ophthalmology research.

Professional Memberships

• All India Ophthalmological Society
• Karnataka Ophthalmological Society
• South Kanara Ophthalmological Society

Research and Publications

Dr Gladys Rodrigues has contributed to multiple peer reviewed publications in national and international ophthalmology journals. Selected publications include:

• Optic disc melanocytoma associated with choroidal neovascular membrane, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018
• Sudden visual loss following abdominal surgery, BMJ Case Reports, 2019
• Rare cause of acute angle closure glaucoma in an elderly man, BMJ Case Reports, 2019
• Optic perineuritis in Tolosa Hunt Syndrome, Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice, 2019
• The eye as a window to the brain in chronic red eye, Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 2019

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Gladys R Rodrigues currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Association

• Associate Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

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