Department of Ophthalmology
The department of ophthalmology was established in the year 1999 coinciding with the Undergraduate MBBS programme which was started in the same year. Until the year 2007 the department was catering to the DNB programme which was replaced with MS ophthalmology, and at present there is an intake of six candidates per year. The department is headed by Dr. Vijay Pai, Dr. Hrishikesh Amin being the professor, Dr. Subrahmanya Bhat and Dr. Vasanthi Kotian Additional Professors, Dr. Nameeth D’Souza and Dr. Puneet Hegde Assistant Professors and Dr. Ajith Adyanthaya being the Senior Resident.
The department is committed to provide quality tertiary level eye care at an affordable cost to patients, and at the same time conduct various community health programme for the underprivileged.
The postgraduate students in the department have an excellent blend of academics and surgical opportunities.
The greatest strength of the department are the staff who are committed to provide these services without any self interest.
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Faculty
Dr. SUDHINDRA RAO M
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- Graduation:B.E in E&C from NIE, Mysore, India, 1986 -(FCD)
- Post-Graduation:M.Tech in CSE from MIT, Manipal, India, 1990-(FCD)
- Ph.D in CSE from University of Mysore, India, 2002
- Area of Research:CAD for VLSI - Topic: Design of Algorithms for optimum area utilization in VLSI ASICS
- Lecturer In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 6 Years
- Reader In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 3 Years
- Professor In NMAMIT for 7 Years
- Professor & Head Of Department of CSE and Dean(Academics) for 9 Years
- Professor From 2012-Till Date In NMAMIT
- Algorithm design for VLSI CAD, Multi core architecture and Program
- Optimization, Ad-hoc Networks, E-learning, Advanced Microprocessors
- Management responsibilities as Head of the Department of CSE
- Examiner for V.T.University Belagavi, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kuvempu, Kannur and Goa Universities
- Life Member of ISTE (LM816 )
- Senior Member of IEEE (01492834)
- Senior Member of CSI (F8000642)
- Fellow of IE(India)
- Logic Design
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Finite Automata & formal Languages
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Systems Programming
- RDBMS
- Microprocessors & Peripherals
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Compiler Design,
- Computer Graphics
- VLSI Design
- C# Programming & .NET Concepts
- Embedded and Real Time Systems
- Cryptography and Network Security
- MIS
- CAD for VLSI
- System simulation and Modelling.
Conference/Journal publications
- Developed "Computer Graphics Laboratory" at Manipal Institute Technology, Manipal, India in March 1988
- Reviewer for the Proceedings of IEEE Conference on "VLSI Design" since 2002.
- Chair of Programme Committee, National Conference on "Distributed Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte India, 2004
- Coordinator for FIVE ISTE sponsored Short Term Training Programs
- Set up "Data Mining Laboratory" at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte during January 2006
- Chair of Organizing Committee , National Conference on "Ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte, India, 24-25 January 2007
- So far, guided 42 BE level projects and 17 M.Tech. level projects
- President of Rotary Club of Nitte during 2006-07
- Consultant for a Patent Search organization :EntellectLLP.com
- Applied for an Indian Patent, based on research work (application no.: 428/CHE/2008)
- Applied for US Provisional Patent in April 2010 for the research work on "New Architecture for Network on chip (NoC) systems" (Application Number:61/395,480 dated 14/5/2010)
- Received AICTE travel grant for attending the conference at Shanghai, China
- Was Chairman of BOE (Board of Examination)-Computer Science at Mangalore University during 1997-98. Was member of BOE-Computer Science of Visvesvaraya Technological University ,Belgaum during 2004-05.
- BOS and BOE Chairman of NMAMIT Nitte for Computer Science UG and PG programs under Autonomous Scheme.
- Board of Studies member of Computer Science at MIT, ManipalUniversity, NMIT Bangalore, SDMCE Dharwad, BVBCE Hubli, Bangalore, Dr.AIT Bangalore and St.Aloysius College Mangalore during 2007-08
- Governing Council Member of St.John Engg. College Bangalore, Academic Council Member of Dr.AIT Bangalore from 2013.
- President of Hockey India Udupi from July 2014
- Program Chair of 2016 IEEE Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) Conference, 13-14 August 2016, NITK, Surathkal
Research Thrust Areas
The main research areas in the department is currently involved in are
- Limbal stem cell harvesting, cultivation and its clinical application
- Influence of glycaemic status on various corneal parameters in diabetics
- Aqueous humor analysis and evaluation of changes in ionic concentrations in patients with cataract
- Over the last five years the department has achieved remarkable success in various community eye care programmes and high quality of post graduate training programme
Services
The department is well equipped with all modern facilities required in diagnosis and treatment of various eye diseases such as, Operating microscopes, Phacoemulsification units, Vitrectomy, Ophthalmic lasers, Fundus Camera, Ophthalmic Scans, Automated Perimetry etc
The Ophthalmology department is actively involved in all health schemes offered by K.S. Hegde Hospital such as 24 hours emergency services and OPD facilities. The department regularly conducts all types of Ophthalmic surgeries such as Phacoemulsification, Corneal transplantation, Vitreo Retinal Surgeries, Glaucoma, Squint and Occuloplasty surgeries etc
The department is actively engaged in community services which includes regular eye camps on all Sundays and also on certain weekdays. The department has collaboration with MCF Mangalore, ISKCON, Sevanjali Prathistana Trust in conducting these community services. The department is also committed to screen the school children for any eye disorders and treat them accordingly
Achievements
Over the last five years the department has achieved remarkable success in various community eye care programmes and high quality of post graduate training programme.
Dr. HRISHIKESH AMIN
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Dr. VIJAY PAI
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Dr. SUBRAMANYA BHAT K.
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Dr.(Mrs.) VASANTHI B. KOTIAN
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Dr. NAMEETH D.A. D'SOUZA
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Dr. PUNEETH HEGDE
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Dr. VAISHAKHA S. SHETTY
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Dr. PRATHIBHA S. NAYAK
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DR. SHAMANTHA M C
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Dr. MARIA LORAINE LYDIA
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DR. ANKITA
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DR. ANUVINDA MURALI
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DR. BASA SAI SANJANA
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DR. PRIYANKA VENKATAKUMAR
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DR. RAMMYA RAJENDRA UMBARKAR
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