Dr Ankita Bisani

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Senior Consultant Cataract, Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus at The Eye Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Professional Summary:

• A surgeon with skills & knowledge in General Ophthalmology with training in adult cataract surgeries including Phacoemulsification
• Trained in �Cataract Microsurgery� (Basic and Advanced including Phacoemulsification), at Shankar Netralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Trained in the sub-speciality of �Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus� including paediatric cataracts and squint correction, at Aravind Eye Hospital and PG institute of ophthalmology, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.

Professional Experience:

• General Ophthalmologist (2015) at PBMA�s H V Desai Eye Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra.
• Heading the department of Paediatric ophthalmology (April 2018 to April 2025) at Aravind Eye Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 

Research & Publications:

• Thesis: A prospective study on outcome of retropupillary fixation of rigid iris claw lens in absence of adequate capsular support.
• �Ocular involvement in Proteus Syndrome� Published in �Journal of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus� 2013 nov-dec; 50(6):384.
• Paper presentation at World Congress of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 2017- Congenital corneal anaesthesia � a case series.
• Topic presentation in Low vision enhancement 2019 workshop.
• Webinar presentation on the topic Occlusion Vs Drugs in Amblyopia in 2020.
• Guest lecture in Tambaram ophthalmological society on Progressive Myopia in 2022.
• Paper presentation in POSN 2022 on IXT - More for near more disparity in surgical outcomes.
• E-poster in POSN 2022 on Retinal myelination � A rarity amidst routine.
• Video presentation in POSN 2023 on Pseudo iris cyst in traumatic cataract � a surprise decoded by ultrasound biomicroscopy.
• Invited faculty in Orthoptricks CME at SV-AEH, Trirupathi, 2023.
• Invited faculty for a CME on Myopia updates at ACS medical college.
• Invited faculty at AIOS Walk-in-patient webinar Series for a talk on �Child presenting with Esotropia�.
• Invited for a Lecture for the students at National institute for Empowerment of persons with visual disabilities, Poonamallee, Chennai on World sight day.
• Invited Speaker for a debate on Low dose atropine Vs Myopia control lenses for control of myopia at Madras Ophthalmic Society.
• Paper presentation on Outcomes of superior rectus Fadens suture for DVD with significant horizontal strabismus in TNOA 2024.
• Instruction course on Myopia 2024 - Update on Management guidelines / Current trends and recent advances in TNOA 2024.
• Invited talk for �The diabolical debate in pediatric ophthalmology- Axial length in myopia mx� in TNOA 2024.
• Moderated a session on Rapid fire updates in pediatric ophthalmology, TNOA 2024.
• Video on �Combined surgery of primary pterygium and strabismus in the same eye � �a double hit in one shot� in TNOA 2024.
• Paper presentation on Combined unilateral strabismus and cataract surgery (StaCS) in adults: safety, efficacy and predictive factors at WCPOS 2024, Malaysia.
• Video on Combination of strabismus surgeries with other anterior segments surgeries - Two targets with one shot at WCPOS 2024, Malaysia.
• E-Poster on Straastma syndrome - a case series at WCPOS 2024, Malaysia.
• Invited Faculty to present on Updates in myopia management � TNOA, ARC, Kanchipuram.
• Invited faculty for talk on Exotropia - Unravelled at PASS,2024, Pondicherry.
• Invited faculty to present on Updates in Amblyopia Management at, IIRSI, Chennai.
• Published on Bilateral Nevus of Ota with unilateral Nevus of Ito in a child � A case report and review of literature in Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports 4(1):p 118-119, Jan�Mar 2024.
• Published on Duane retraction syndrome type 1 with non-syndromic retinitis pigmentosa � A rare atypical association in Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports 4(4):p 901-903, Oct�Dec 2024. 

Out Reach & Other Activities:

• Actively participated in many rural outreach activities - cataract screening, diabetic retinopathy screening, school screening camps and eye donation awareness campaingns.
• Was in-charge of vision center under Aravind Eye Care System, �Srivaikundam� and monitored the effective functioning of the same.
• Visiting Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgeon at Sitapur eye hospital from 2022-2023, operated on about 100 pediatric cases.
• Part of Kaushalam � A leadership Programme organized by Aravind eye care systems. 

Academic Qualification:

• MBBS (2003 to 2008) at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 
• Diploma in Ophthalmology (2010 to 2012) at Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. (Gold Medallist)
• DNB (2012 to 2014) at Aravind Eye Hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
• FICO (Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology)
• MNAMS (Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences)
• Fellowship in Cataract (Micro-Surgery, Basic & Advanced including Phacoemulsification) and Community Ophthalmology - May 2016 (Sir Ratan Tata fellowship) at Shankar Netralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (Aug 2016 to Feb 2018) at Aravind Eye Hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.