Dr. Nikila P

Dr Nikila P is an ophthalmologist with 10 years of clinical experience currently consulting as Associate Consultant at Manipal Hospital Salem.

She holds an MS in Ophthalmology from Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai and an MBBS from Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital. She has independently performed 3000+ cataract surgeries.

Whether a patient needs cataract surgery, glaucoma evaluation, diabetic retinopathy screening, refractive error management, amblyopia screening, ROP screening, pterygium surgery, or laser eye procedures, Dr Nikila P provides thorough evaluation and comprehensive ophthalmic care.

She is fluent in English and Tamil.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Nikila P offers comprehensive ophthalmological care with MS-level training from Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai, 3000+ independently performed cataract surgeries, Gold Medal paper at TNOA 2024, and 10 years of clinical practice spanning cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and anterior segment disorders.

Cataract Surgery

Patients with cataract-related visual impairment receive structured surgical evaluation and management from Dr Nikila P, who has independently performed 3000+ cataract surgeries.

• Phacoemulsification (sutureless cataract surgery)
• Complicated Cataract Surgery
• Intraocular Lens (IOL) implantation and selection
• Pre-operative evaluation (visual acuity, slit-lamp, IOP, posterior segment)
• Post-operative cataract care and follow-up

Glaucoma

Patients with open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, ocular hypertension, or glaucoma suspect require structured evaluation and management from Dr Nikila P.

• Glaucoma screening and intraocular pressure measurement
• Peripheral Iridotomy (laser) for angle-closure glaucoma
• Glaucoma medical management
• Visual Field assessment and optic nerve evaluation

Laser Eye Procedures

Patients requiring ophthalmic laser treatments receive structured care from Dr Nikila P.

• Posterior Capsulotomy (YAG laser) for posterior capsule opacification
• Peripheral Iridotomy for angle-closure glaucoma
• Laser procedures for retinal conditions

Diabetic Eye Disease and Retinal Screening

Patients with diabetes, hypertension, or systemic conditions requiring retinal screening receive structured evaluation from Dr Nikila P.

• Diabetic Retinopathy screening and grading
• Hypertensive Retinopathy evaluation
• Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening
• Fundus evaluation and documentation

Amblyopia and Paediatric Ophthalmology

Children with amblyopia (lazy eye), squint, refractive errors, or paediatric eye conditions receive structured evaluation and management from Dr Nikila P.

• Amblyopia screening and management
• Squint (strabismus) evaluation and management
• Paediatric Refractive Error evaluation and correction
• Paediatric eye examination

Refractive Errors and General Ophthalmology

Patients with myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia requiring correction and patients with general eye complaints receive comprehensive evaluation from Dr Nikila P.

• Refractive Error evaluation and spectacle or contact lens prescription
• General Ophthalmology consultation
• Slit-lamp examination and anterior segment evaluation

Corneal Disorders and Uveitis

Patients with corneal conditions, keratitis, dry eye, or uveitis receive structured evaluation and management from Dr Nikila P.

• Corneal Disorder evaluation and management
• Dry Eye evaluation and treatment
• Uveitis evaluation and management

Pterygium Surgery

Patients with pterygium affecting vision or causing discomfort receive structured surgical management from Dr Nikila P.

• Pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Patients with neuro-ophthalmic conditions including papilloedema, Horner's syndrome, or visual pathway disorders receive structured evaluation from Dr Nikila P.

• Papilloedema evaluation across diverse aetiologies
• Horner's Syndrome evaluation and management
• Visual Field testing for neuro-ophthalmic conditions

Credentials and Trust

• MBBS, Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital
• MS (Ophthalmology), Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai

Hospital Affiliations

Dr Nikila P currently consults as Associate Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem (Consultation Fee: ₹500).

Manipal Hospitals Salem is a multispecialty hospital on Salem-Bangalore Highway Vellakalpatti Salem offering care across cardiology, cardiothoracic vascular surgery, gastrointestinal sciences, liver transplant surgery, nephrology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, psychiatry, and urology. The hospital is accredited by NABL and NABH.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Nikila P has contributed to ophthalmology through a peer-reviewed journal publication, national conference presentations, and a Gold Medal thesis presentation.

Key Publication

• Understanding Papilledema: Insights into its Clinical Presentation Across Diverse Etiologies. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (2025)

Conference Presentations

• Gold Medal Paper: Thesis Presentation, Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association (TNOA) Conference (2024)
• Poster: Horner's Syndrome Following Bull Gore Injury, All India Ophthalmological Conference (AIOC 2021)

Book an Appointment with Dr Nikila P

To consult Dr Nikila P at Manipal Hospital Salem, visit HexaHealth to check consultation fees and book an appointment.