Department of Ophthalmology

About US

Department of Ophthalmology provides comprehensive eye care services with a commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and academic activities.

Our department offers specialized clinics and services, catering to a wide range of eye conditions:

• Specialty Clinics:

o Medical Retina, Uvea and Vitreo-retinal clinic
o Glaucoma
o Cornea and Ocular Surface diseases
o Neuro-Ophthalmology
o Paediatric Ophthalmology and Squint
o Contact Lens Clinic

• Comprehensive Eye Care:

o Diagnosis and management of cataract, retinal disorders, glaucoma, refractive errors, and retinal disorders.
o Regular screening programs for school children to detect refractive errors and other eye conditions.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Our department is well equipped to ensure high-quality care:

• Outpatient Department (OPD) Complex:
o Consultation chambers
o Refraction rooms and Dark room
o Specialty clinic rooms
o Minor Operation Theatre
o Eye retrieval unit
o Spacious teaching room with projectors
o Well-stocked departmental library
• Advanced Diagnostic Equipment:
o Slit lamps with display screen, keratometers, ultrasound biometry
o Tonometer
o Visual field analyser
o Anterior and posterior segment lasers
o Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for anterior and posterior segments
o Fundus photography and fundus fluorescein angiography

OUR VISION

“To create a comprehensive and integrated healthcare facility with best clinical practices and cutting-edge technolgy”

OUR MISSION

“To deliver state-of-the-art patient care services in a comprehensive manner to respect every individual with an emphasis on quality service and excellence at affordable cost”

FACULTY

Dr Deepthi Bethavalli
Dr Deepthi Bethavalli
Dr Aleti Rushetha Reddy
Dr Aleti Rushetha Reddy
Dr. Lokavarapu Asha
Dr. Lokavarapu Asha
Dr. KMamata Chodhury
Dr. KMamata Chodhury
Dr. Sathineddi Venkata Sowmya
Dr. Sathineddi Venkata Sowmya
Dr. Gayatri Chelluri
Dr. Gayatri Chelluri

FACULTY LIST:

S.NO Name of the Staff AEBAS Attend. ID Medical Registration No Professional Medical Qualification Designation Nature of Employment (Permanent/Contractual) Total Teaching Exp.in Years) Photos
1
Dr. Gayatri Chelluri
40508460
APMC/FMR/45425
MD (Ophthalmology)
Professor & HOD
Permanent
10 Years 11 Months

2
Dr Mamata Chodhury
88006796
TSMC/FMR/42310
MD (Ophthalmology)
Professor
Permanent
16 Years 1 Month 8 Days

3
Dr Lokavarapu Asha
78892822
APMC/FMR/103265
MD (Ophthalmology)
Assistant Professor
Permanent
2 Years 2 Months

4
Dr Sathineedi Venkata Sowmya
78633613
TSMC/FMR/09343
MD (Ophthalmology)
Associate Professor
Permanent
1 Year 1 Month

5
Dr Bhavagna Bandla
35425961
APMC/FMR/75285
MD (Ophthalmology)
Assistant Professor
Permanent
3 Years 9 Months 16 Days
5
6
Dr Sangi Sukitha
22267979
TSMC/FMR/10472
MD (Ophthalmology)
Assistant Professor
Permanent
1 Year 10 Months 10 Days
6
7
Dr G Sarmada
35142702
APMC/FMR/03632
MD (Ophthalmology)
Senior Resident
Permanent
9 Months 10 Days
7
8
Dr Aleti Rushetha Reddy
35249413
TSMC/FMR/15474
M.S. (Ophthalmology)
Senior Resident
Permanent
2 Months 10 Days

9
Dr Deepthi Bethavalli
23376670
KMC/FMR/171122
MD (Ophthalmology)
Senior Resident
Permanent
2 Months 10 Days

Surgical Expertise

The faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology are highly qualified. They are clinically and surgically skilled, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, and committed to achieving excellence and perfection in their field. Our Operation Theatre is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a Zeiss operating microscope in a HEPA filter fitted theatre, enabling a wide range of ophthalmic surgeries:

• Common Procedures:

o Cataract surgeries: Phacoemulsification and Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS)
o Pterygium excision
o Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
o Intravitreal injections
o Ocular trauma repairs – lid tears, corneal/corneoscleral tear repairs

• Future Expansion:

o Plans to enhance facilities for advanced retinal surgeries
o Start a laser refractive surgery unit

Community Outreach and Social Responsibility

The Department of Ophthalmology actively participates in community welfare activities:

• Eye Camps:

o We are registered with the District Blindness Control Society.
o Regularly conducts free eye camps in rural areas and performs surgeries, ensuring excellent outcomes for underserved populations.

• Awareness Programs:

o Creating awareness on diabetic retinopathy and common vision-threatening retinal conditions, glaucoma, corneal blindness, and childhood blindness prevention.

• Eye Donation:

o A dedicated eye retrieval unit in association with the LV Prasad Eye Institute for eye banking and donation awareness.

Teaching and Research

The Department of Ophthalmology is deeply committed to educating and mentoring aspiring ophthalmologists. We aim to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to excel in their careers while ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

• Training and Education:
o Active participation in various ophthalmic conferences.
o Faculty members are dedicated to staying updated with the latest advancements in ophthalmology.
• Library Resources:
o Comprehensive reference materials to support education and research.

Publications

1) Ravulaparthi G, Bandla B, Visala NV. Ocular disease as the presenting sign of rheumatoid arthritis – An observational case series. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2023 Apr;71(4):1647-1651. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_2765_22.

2) John D, Muthusamy K, Bandla B, Sudhakar SV, Thomas M. Ocular features and visual outcome in children with moyamoya disease and moyamoya syndrome: A case series. J Clin Diagn Res. 2016 May;10(5):NR01-4. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/19153.774

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