See the world,
see it clearly
Comprehensive eye care across every subspecialty — over 1,000 surgeries a year, free care for those who need it, and modern technology behind every diagnosis.
100+
Daily OPD
1,000+
Annual Surgeries
100
Camps in 2025
Head of Department
Dr. Biju Gopal
MBBS, MS — Professor & HOD
Overview
Advanced eye care for every patient
Established in 2008, the Department of Ophthalmology at SMIMS delivers comprehensive eye care across all major subspecialties — managing a daily OPD of more than 100 patients and performing over 1,000 ophthalmic surgeries annually.
Committed to accessibility, the department provides free treatment for economically underprivileged patients, including food and accommodation. In collaboration with the District Blindness Control Society (DBCS), regular free eye screening camps bring diagnosis and surgery at no cost to those who need them most.
Mission
To provide high-quality, accessible eye care using advanced technology and techniques — for every section of society.
Faculty & Residents
The team behind every diagnosis
| # | Faculty | Designation | Date of Joining |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dr. Biju Gopal | Professor & HOD | 14-1-2019 |
| 02 | Dr. Ramalakshmi. V | Professor | 1-7-2025 |
| 03 | Dr. Hannah Shiny. R | Assistant Professor | 2-5-2022 |
| 04 | Dr. Mathew Tony | Senior Resident | 9-10-2023 |
| 05 | Dr. Arsha Ressal. S.A | Senior Resident | 5-5-2025 |
| 06 | Dr. Niranjanaprabha. J | Junior Resident | 13-9-2023 |
| 07 | Dr. Sodesetti Venkata Anjanikumar | Junior Resident | 13-10-2023 |
| 08 | Dr. Shyam Sangeeth. S | Junior Resident | 25-10-2023 |
| 09 | Dr. Sri Lakshmi. V | Junior Resident | 3-12-2024 |
| 10 | Dr. Sangeethaa. M | Junior Resident | 13-2-2025 |
| 11 | Dr. Birinisha. M | Junior Resident | 19-3-2025 |
| 12 | Dr. Achuth G Kumar | Junior Resident | 19.02.2026 |
| 13 | Dr. Jesvin G S | Junior Resident | 25.02.2026 |
| 14 | Dr. Sheksi Janet J | Junior Resident | 26.02.2026 |
Clinical Services
Diagnosis & treatment across ophthalmology
Comprehensive services through specialized clinics, advanced diagnostics and modern surgical techniques.
Cataract & refractive errors
Glaucoma
Retinal diseases & diabetic retinopathy
Corneal & ocular surface disorders
Pediatric ophthalmology & squint
Neuro-ophthalmology
Uveitis & medical retina
Low vision rehabilitation
Facilities & Infrastructure
Purpose-built spaces, modern equipment
Outpatient Department
Consultation rooms, refraction room, dark room for ophthalmic examinations, dressing room and minor procedure suite for comprehensive evaluation.
30-Bed Ophthalmology Ward
15 beds for male and 15 for female patients with continuous medical supervision and comfortable inpatient care.
Advanced Diagnostics
Visual field analyzer, OCT, fundus photography, FFA, B-scan ultrasonography, optical biometer, keratometer and ERG.
Optical & Refraction Services
Dedicated refraction unit, automated chart projector and optical dispensary for prescription eyewear and contact lenses.
Specialty Clinics
Focused care, dedicated clinics
Specialized diagnosis, treatment planning and long-term follow-up of complex ophthalmic conditions.
Glaucoma Clinic
Tonometry, perimetry, OCT-based optic nerve assessment and long-term IOP management.
Retina & Vitreoretinal
Diabetic retinopathy, AMD, retinal detachment — intravitreal therapy and surgery.
Refraction Clinic
Comprehensive refraction, prescription verification and dispensing for all ages.
Eye Bank Services
Corneal tissue collection, processing and supply for keratoplasty procedures.
Squint Clinic
Orthoptic evaluation and surgical correction of strabismus in children and adults.
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Refractive errors, amblyopia, congenital cataract and pediatric squint care.
Uvea & Medical Retina
Inflammatory eye disease, autoimmune uveitis and medical retina disorders.
Orbit & Oculoplasty
Lid, lacrimal, orbital and reconstructive eye surgery.
Low Vision Clinic
Magnifiers, filter lenses and adaptive devices for irreversible vision loss.
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Optic nerve, visual pathway and neurological visual disorder evaluation.
Cornea & Ocular Surface
Dry eye, keratoconus, corneal infections and surface reconstruction.
Contact Lens Clinic
Soft, RGP and specialty contact lens fitting and follow-up care.
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Precision surgery, restored vision
Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification
- Small incision cataract surgery (SICS)
- Extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE)
- Secondary IOL implantation
Retina Procedures
- Intravitreal injections
- Anterior vitrectomy
- Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV)
- Scleral buckling
Glaucoma Surgery
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma valve implantation
Cornea Procedures
- Keratoplasty (corneal transplant)
- Corneoscleral tear repair
- Corneal collagen cross-linking (C3R)
Lid & Lacrimal Surgery
- Tarsorrhaphy & lid repair
- Ptosis correction
- Dacryocystectomy (DCT) & DCR
- Tumor excision with lid reconstruction
Laser Procedures
- YAG peripheral iridotomy
- YAG capsulotomy
- Panretinal photocoagulation
- Focal retinal laser treatment
Advanced Ophthalmic Equipment
Modern surgical & diagnostic technology
Operating microscopes
A-scan & B-scan ultrasonography
Keratometer & specular microscope
IOL Master for IOL power calculation
Phacoemulsification machines
Nd:YAG laser systems
Retinal laser systems
Cryophotocoagulation equipment
Vitrectomy machines
Endolaser systems
Fundus cameras & angiography
Automated perimetry for glaucoma
Additional equipment includes gonioscopes, tonometers, pachymeters, indirect ophthalmoscopes, pediatric refraction instruments and low vision assessment tools.
292
Camps · 2022 – 2025
Community Ophthalmology
Preventing avoidable blindness
Free eye screening camps, school screening programs, diabetic retinopathy screening and transportation for patients requiring surgery — extending ophthalmic care to the wider community.
54
2022
62
2023
76
2024
100
2025
Teaching & Academics
Training the next generation of ophthalmologists
The department contributes actively to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, with 3 PG seats supported by structured academic teaching, extensive clinical exposure and hands-on surgical training.
UG & PG Training
Journal Clubs
Hands-on Surgery
3 PG · UG
Structured Training
Contact
Get in touch with the eye department
For appointments, referrals or academic enquiries, reach out to us directly.