Dr Dhanya C. A

Glaucoma & Cataract Consultant
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Designation Glaucoma & Cataract Consultant
Qualification MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
Fellowships in Cataract, Glaucoma & Medical Retina
Department Glaucoma & Cataract Services
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0471-2955500

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Professional Expertise

Dr Dhanya C. A is a highly skilled ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and cataract, including complex and advanced cases.

Clinical Expertise

  • Comprehensive management of all types of glaucoma
  • Medical therapy
  • Laser procedures
  • Surgical interventions

Key Procedures

  • YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
  • Trabeculectomy
  • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgeries
  • Glaucoma Drainage Devices (GDD)
  • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS)

Cataract Care

  • Advanced Cataract Surgery
  • Management of Complex Cataract Cases
  • Small Pupil Cataracts
  • Subluxated Cataracts
  • Secondary Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implantation

Educational Background

  • MBBS – Thrissur Medical College (3rd Rank – Calicut University)
  • MS (Ophthalmology) – Madurai Medical College
  • Fellowships – Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai:
    • Cataract & Anterior Segment
    • Glaucoma (Medical & Surgical Management)
    • Medical Retina & ROP (Short-term Fellowship)

Professional Experience

  • Former Consultant – Government Hospitals
  • Former Consultant – Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai
  • Extensive experience in training postgraduate students and fellows
  • Mentoring national and international ophthalmologists

Academic Contributions

  • Organizer of multiple Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs
  • Faculty at national and international conferences
  • Author and co-author of publications in reputed journals

Professional Memberships

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
  • Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons (KSOS)
  • Glaucoma Society of India