Dr Kala Baby Thottam

Senior Refractive Surgeon
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Designation Senior Refractive Surgeon
Qualification MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), FAICO (Refractive Surgery)
Department Refractive Surgery
Experience 25+ Years | 20,000+ LASIK Procedures
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With over 25 years of surgical experience and more than 20,000 successful LASIK procedures, Dr Kala Baby Thottam is a highly respected name in refractive surgery, known for precision, innovation and patient-centered care.

Professional Experience

  • Senior Consultant Refractive Surgeon – Chaithanya Eye Institute, Kochi (March 2023 – Present)
  • Former Consultant Ophthalmologist at leading eye hospitals across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and UAE

Clinical Expertise & Interests

Dr Kala specializes in advanced refractive procedures aimed at providing spectacle-free vision with high safety and accuracy.

Core Areas of Expertise
  • SILK (Smooth Incision Lenticule Keratomileusis)
  • LASIK and PRK
  • Phakic Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implantation
  • Keratoconus Management

Education & Advanced Training

  • MBBS – Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
  • MS (Ophthalmology) – JJM Medical College (JJMMC), Davangere
  • Fellowship in Refractive Surgery – Lotus Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
  • FAICO (Refractive Surgery)

Clinical Research Experience

  • Principal Investigator – Phase II Clinical Trial on Moxifloxacin 0.5% Eye Drops

Leadership & Academic Contributions

  • Secretary – Cochin Ophthalmic Club (2025–2027)
  • Faculty – DNB Training Program, Chaithanya Eye Institute, Kochi
  • Regular Faculty and Speaker at National and International Conferences

Professional Memberships

  • All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
  • Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons (KSOS)
  • Cochin Ophthalmic Club (COC)
  • Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association (TNOA)
  • Cornea Society of India (CSI)
  • Indian Society of Cornea and Keratorefractive Surgeons (ISCKRS)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)