Dr. Prasanna Kumar R

Dr Prasanna Kumar R is a distinguished Ophthalmologist with over 10 years of experience in the field.

He is currently a Consultant Phaco and Glaucoma Surgeon at Vasan Eye Care Hospital in Durgigudi, Shimoga.

With a remarkable record of performing approximately 17,000 surgeries, Dr Prasanna Kumar is widely recognized for his surgical precision and empathetic approach to patient care.

He has worked as an expert across various cities and has been associated with several reputed healthcare institutions. His clinical expertise spans complex medical cases and advanced surgical interventions.

His primary areas of interest include:

• Phacoemulsification Surgery: A modern cataract removal technique using ultrasonic energy.
• SICS Surgery (Small Incision Cataract Surgery): A sutureless, manual cataract procedure effective for dense cataracts.
• Glaucoma Management: Comprehensive medical and surgical management of intraocular pressure.
• Refractive Surgery (LASIK): Vision correction procedures for freedom from glasses.

Dr Prasanna Kumar R holds an MBBS and a Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery (DOMS).

He further specialized through two prestigious fellowships: FIGO (Fellowship in Glaucoma) and FIGS (Fellowship in Glaucoma Surgery).

He is an active contributor to ophthalmic research, having published multiple papers on topics such as postoperative astigmatism and primary open-angle glaucoma.

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