Dr Roy Mathew Zachariah is a highly experienced Senior Consultant with over 33 years of expertise in advanced ophthalmology. He is recognized for his proficiency in high-precision cataract surgery and the management of complex retinal diseases and uvea conditions.

Clinical Expertise & Focus

• Advanced Cataract Surgery – Phacoemulsification
• Retinal Disorders including Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Eales Disease and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
• Uvea Services – Management of intraocular inflammatory diseases

Professional Experience

• Over 33 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology
• 16 years of service with Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman
• Extensive international exposure treating patients across Asia and Africa

Academic & Leadership Roles

• Former Associate Professor & Unit Chief – Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
• Led Vitreo-Retinal Surgery division
• University Examiner and Research Guide for MBBS, DO and MS students
• Scientific Committee Chairman – Karnataka State Ophthalmology Society
• DNB Teacher – mentoring postgraduate residents

Education & Training

• MBBS – 1984
• DO (Ophthalmology) – 1987
• MS (Ophthalmology) – 1992
• Vitreo-Retina Surgery Training (1995–1996)
• Phacoemulsification Training (1988)

International Experience

• Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman – 16 years
• Extensive experience with multicultural patient care
• Fluent in Arabic

Awards & Recognition

• Best Scientific Paper Award – Karnataka State Ophthalmological Society

Professional Memberships

• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Vitreoretinal Society of India (VRSI)
• Kerala State Ophthalmological Society (KSOS)
• Karnataka State Ophthalmological Society (KOS)