Dr Sreelekha S is a Senior Consultant of CEHRI, Trivandrum. She has underwent advanced training in Medical Retina and has over 15 years of service in the Institute.

Her areas of interest include Medical Retinal Conditions (Diabetic Retinopathy, Vascular Occlusions and Macular Diseases), Uveitis, Neuro Ophthalmic Disorders and Inherited Retinal Diseases.

She has expertise in advanced retinal imaging and Electrodiagnostics.

She is actively involved in Academics in the form of teaching and training of Ophthalmology postgraduates and Retina Fellowship trainees.

Professional Experience

• Consultant Medical Retina, CEHRI (2012 – Continuing)
• Fellowship in Medical Retina (2011–2012) – CEHRI, Trivandrum
• Junior Specialist, Ophthalmology (2005–2010) – Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman
• Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Oman Medical College affiliated to West Virginia University (2007–2010)
• Awarded Best Doctor of the Department, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman – 2007
• Consultant Ophthalmologist, SK Hospital, Trivandrum (2003–2004)

Education

• FRCS (Glasg) – Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Cambridge, England
• MS Ophthalmology – Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Trivandrum
• Diploma in Ophthalmology – Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Trivandrum
• DNB (Diplomate of National Board) Ophthalmology – NBE, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

Academics

• Post Graduate Teaching in Ophthalmology – DNB (National Board of Examinations)
• Thesis Guide for Post Graduate DNB Trainees
• Retina Fellowship Teaching and Training – FNB (National Board of Examinations)
• Assistant Professor, Chaithanya Institute of Optometry and Visual Sciences, Trivandrum (Under Kerala University of Health Sciences)

Clinical Trial Experience

• GCP Trained
• Co-Investigator in Phase 4 DME Study (Concluded)
• Co-Investigator in Phase 3 AMD Study (Concluded)

International Collaborations

• Fight Retina Blindness – Save Sight Registries, Sydney, Australia

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS)
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Vitreo-Retinal Society of India (VRSI)
• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons (KSOS)
• Trivandrum Ophthalmic Club (TOC)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)