NISHANTHINI KARUPPIAH

Dedicated ophthalmologist with a strong educational background in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions, both common and complex. Proven track record in enhancing patient eye health through tailored corrective and preventive care. Possesses exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to optimizing clinical performance while maintaining compassionate patient communication. Aiming to leverage expertise to further advance patient outcomes in a collaborative healthcare environment.

• 2009/10, ICMR project - Prevalence of Iron deficiency anaemia in school going children.
• 2013-2016, AIIMS, New Delhi, Prospective study - To study effects of risk factors on type of Diabetic Macular Edema on spectral Optical Computed Tomography( SD - OCT) under Professor. Pradeep Venkatesh(AIIMS)., Prospective study - Genes involved in Juvenile open angle glaucoma under Professor Viney Gupta at AIIMS, New Delhi.
• 2016-2019, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, To compare the progression of Pseudo-Exfoliation vs Primary Open Angle Glaucoma under Dr.Ronnie George., The Effect of ANTI VEGF on IOP under Dr.L.Vijaya.c., To compare the effects of CTR in glaucoma vs no glaucoma patients under Dr.Ronnie George, Dr.B.Shantha., Effect of CTR on Coloboma eyes under Dr.Ronnie George.
• 2023 - present, University of Toronto, AGV - comparison of 5FU vs no 5FU post AGV., Comparison of KDB standalone in phacoemulsification in mild cases vs KDB with combined phaco in moderate to severe glaucoma patients., Case report: Malignant glaucoma - post presserflo.

• World Ophthalmology conference 2024, Vancouver, Poster presentation - GPA progression of pseudoexfoliation vs PAOG
• Glaucoma Society Of India Conference - 2017, Poster - To Compare Progression Of Pseudoexfoliation Vs Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Photo Contest- Axenfeld Reigers Anomaly
• AIOS Conference - 2018, Poster- To Compare The Effects Of CTR In Glaucoma Vs No Glaucoma Patients.
• Glaucoma Society Of India Conference - 2018, Photo Presentation: The Turn Of Fate Awarded - 2nd Prize.
• Sangam Conference - 2018, Poster Presentation: To Compare The Progression Of Pseudo-Exfoliation Vs Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Awarded Best Poster In Conference, The Effect Of ANTI VEGF On IOP., Intractable Glaucoma After Retained Lens Matter In Steroid Responder., To compare the effects of CTR in glaucoma vs no glaucoma patients.
• Traumacon 2018, Case Presentation On Lens Induced Glaucoma

• Outcomes Of Capsular Tension Ring Implantation In Glaucomatous Eyes Undergoing Phacoemulsification Surgery; A Case-Control Study., under review
• To Report The Incidence Of Presumed Steroid Response In Contralateral Eye Of Patients Who Underwent Glaucoma Filtration Surgery., under review

• MBBS
• MD(Ophthal)
• MRCS(Edinburgh,UK)
• FICO
• FICO (Glaucoma)
• FAICO(Glaucoma)
• DNB
• FMRF

• Gold medalist in Edexcel (UK) Examinations - in Higher Secondary School
• Gold Medalist in ENT - III MBBS
• Runner up in IAP Quiz at District Level - IV MBBS
• Best poster award in Sangam (Glaucoma) conference - during fellowship
• BMJ (British Medical Journal) certificate in Glaucoma Diagnosis and management- during fellowship
• Awarded - 2nd prize in photo presentation. - at GSI(Glaucoma Society of India) meet 2018
• Award of 'Excellence In Teaching' - As Assistant Professor In Ophthalmology

I have keen interest in athletics, and have participated and won many prizes in sprinting (50, 100 meters), relay, high jump and long jump during School and College. I also served as House Captain at High School level and developed a lot of leadership qualities. I am also well versed in playing the piano.

• English
• Sinhalese
• Tamil
• Hindi
• Kannad
• Telugu
• Malayalam
• Arabic

• Royal College Of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• All India Ophthalmologic Society
• Glaucoma Society Of India
• Delhi Ophthalmological Society
• Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association

• FICO - Fellow Of International Council Of Ophthalmology
• FICO - GLAUCOMA- Fellow Of International Council Of Ophthalmology In Sub-Speciality Of Glaucoma
• FAICO - (GLAUCOMA) - Fellowship Of The All India Collegium Of Ophthalmology
• DNB (Diplomate Of National Board) - Ophthalmology
• MNAMS (Member Of National Academy Of Medical Sciences) - Ophthalmology
• FRCS(GLASGOW) - Fellowship Of Royal College Of Surgeons - Part I Ophthalmology
• FRCS (GLASGOW) - Fellowship Of Royal College Of Surgeons - Part II Ophthalmology
• MRCS (EDINBURGH) - Member Of Royal College Of Surgeons - Ophthalmology
• FMRF Glaucoma- Fellow Of Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya
• VRF GLAUCOMA - Fellow Of Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya