Dr. Ramya Appanraj Specialist Ophthalmology
Years of Experience: 12
Nationality: India
Languages Known: English, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil
Qualification: MBBS, M.D (AIIMS), DNB (ophthalmology), FMRF (Vitreo Retina), FAICO (Retina)
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Dr. Ramya Appanraj is a young and dynamic ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. She completed her MBBS at Madurai Medical College, Madurai, and went on to pursue an MD in Ophthalmology from the prestigious Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. She further honed her expertise by completing a long-term fellowship in the Vitreoretinal Department at the renowned Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. Currently, Dr. Ramya serves as a Vitreoretinal Consultant at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, a position she has held for the past four and a half years. Dr. Ramya has an impressive academic portfolio, with numerous peer-reviewed publications in respected national and international journals, including the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Eye, Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, and Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. She is a frequent speaker at both national and international conferences, sharing her insights and clinical expertise. Her areas of special interest include advanced retinal imaging, innovations in vitreoretinal surgical techniques, and the integration of cutting-edge technology in ophthalmic practice. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Ramya is a passionate academician, dedicated to teaching and contributing to ongoing research in the field of ophthalmology.
Awards & Achievements
- First prize in Quiz conducted by CSOS 2017
Research & Publications
- Doctoral Thesis: “Evaluation of Torsion in Anterior and Nasal Transposition of Inferior Oblique” under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Pradeep Sharma, Dr. R.P. Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
- Invited talks: Supra Choroidal drug delivery system in Retina Update, 2018 held in Coimbatore, Sub retinal infusion and retinal detachment in Retina update, 2019 held in eye foundation, Coimbatore, Management of Recurrent macular hole in KSOS 2019 held in Thrissur, Kerala and Classification of AMD symposium in TNOA 2022 held in Coimbatore.
- Paper presentation: Presented a paper in Agra, VRSI 2014 tilted as “Choroidal melanoma masquerading as multi focal CSR”, Presented a paper in Kolkata, AIOS 2016 ‘‘Five years Incidence and Visual Outcomes in Post Intravitreal Injection Endophthalmitis’’, Presented a paper in Coimbatore, Retina Update 2017 ‘‘Post Vitrectomy ILM syndrome’’, Presented a paper in Master class with Dr. Carol Shield held in Hyderabad on 2017 tilted as ‘‘Intraocular lymphoma – an atypical presentation’’, Intraocular lymphoma – an atypical presentation, presented in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, Mid VRSI 2017, Anatomical and visual outcome of 27 gauge tranconjuctival pars plana vitrectomy without sclera buckling in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment” presented in Indore, AIOS 2019 and Bangkok, APAO 2019.
- Poster Presentation: “Title of the study: Evaluation of Torsion in Anterior and Nasal Transposition of Inferior Oblique’’poster presentation in AAPOS-SNEC Conference 2013 in Singapore held on July 14-17th 2013, “Mycofenolate mofetil in Scleritis” presented in Agra, VRSI 2014, “Scrub typhus presented as frosted branch angitis” presented in Delhi, AIOS 2015, “Clinical presentation and management of TB uveitis in south India” presented in Delhi, AIOS 2015, “Unsual case of sub retinal abscess” presented in Bangalore, Retnet 2016, “Anatomical and visual outcome of 27 gauge tranconjuctival pars plana vitrectomy without sclera buckling in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment” presented in Sankara Nethralaya, Retina Summit 2017, “Unsual case of Iatrogenic CNVM following vitrectomy” presented in Coimbatore, AIOS 2018, “Intraocular lymphoma – an atypical presentation” presented in Bangkok, APAO 2019, “PCV in Sector RP” presented in AIOC 2022, Mumbai
- Research work: Worked as Scientist grade 1, under the project titled “Multi-centric Collaborative Study on the impact of Global warming and Ultra Violet Radiation (UVR) exposure on ocular health in India”
Qualification
- MBBS, M.D (AIIMS), DNB (ophthalmology), FMRF (Vitreo Retina), FAICO (Retina)
Expertise
- Retinal Imaging Vitreo Retinal Surgical Techniques
Membership
- Life member in Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS) - A 5293
- Life member in All India ophthalmology society (AIOS) –A 17193
- Life member in Vitreo retinal society of India (VRSI) – A-758
- Life member in Coimbatore Ophthalmology society (CSOS)- 141
- Life member in Indian medical association (IMA –Coimbatore branch)
Blogs
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