With over 35 years of clinical excellence, Dr E. J. John is a cornerstone of the ophthalmic community in Kerala. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant in Glaucoma Services at Chaithanya Eye Institute, he combines vast surgical expertise with a compassionate approach to vision preservation.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has been at the forefront of managing complex glaucoma cases and refractive surgeries, helping thousands of patients safeguard their sight through early detection and advanced therapeutic interventions.

Expertise & Specialization

• Advanced Glaucoma Management – Diagnosis and long-term care for chronic and acute glaucoma
• Surgical Interventions – Pressure-reducing glaucoma surgeries and refractive procedures
• Comprehensive Eye Care – Holistic ocular management based on decades of experience

Education

• MS (Ophthalmology) & DOMS – Medical College, Gulbarga (1987)
• MBBS – JJM Medical College, Davangere (1979)

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant – Chaithanya Eye Institute, Palarivattom (2021 – Present)
• Senior Consultant – Dr. Jacob’s Eye Hospital (2017 – 2021)
• Senior Consultant – Vasan Eye Care Hospital (2006 – 2017)
• Senior Consultant – Kunhaloos Hospital (2000 – 2006)
• Consultant Ophthalmologist – Lourdes Hospital (1994 – 2000)
• Consultant & Head of Department – Lisie Hospital (1993 – 1994)
• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon – RCM Eye Hospital (1991 – 1993)
• Junior Consultant & Eye Camp Medical Officer – Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly (1987 – 1990)