Dr. Praveen Kumar
Consultant Ophthalmologist — Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Role and areas of work
Dr. Praveen Kumar performs cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and micro-incision surgery), LASIK and other laser vision correction, and implantable contact lens surgery. He also treats diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma with laser.
Qualifications
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MBBS — Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai (2001)Verified
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DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology) — Sri Ramachandra Medical College (2004)Verified
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DNB (Ophthalmology) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2006)Verified
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FRCS — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2008)Verified
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FICO — Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (2008)Verified
Training and experience
- Fellowship in Phacoemulsification & Medical Retina — Joseph Eye Hospital, Tiruchirappalli
- LASIK Training under Dr. Rupal Shah — New Vision LASIK Centre, Mumbai
- Consultant Ophthalmologist — Rajan Eye Care Hospital, Chennai (1 year)
- Phacoemulsification Surgeon — Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Chennai & Kancheepuram (3 years)
- Consultant Ophthalmologist — Dr. Anil Kumar's Eye Hospital (2010–Present)
Registration
Tamil Nadu Medical Council , registration no. 68241 (year 2001).
Academic work
Papers presented at the Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association (TNOA) conferences:
• "Cone dystrophy" (TNOA Chenn Eye, 2003)
• "Outcomes of wavefront-optimised treatment in high myopia using LASIK and LASEK" (TNOA Bonne Vue, 2006)
• "Blue-blocker intraocular lenses: our experience" (TNOA Bonne Vue, 2006)
• "Risk factors and management of rejection after penetrating keratoplasty" (TNOA Bonne Vue, 2006)
Where to see Dr. Praveen Kumar
| Branch / Hospital | Days | Consultation Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sivakasi Main Hospital | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Madurai Arapalayam | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
Articles written or reviewed
- Cataract surgery → (Author)
- LASIK & vision correction → (Author)
- Children's eyes & squint → (Medical Reviewer)
- Glaucoma → (Author)
- Diabetes and the retina → (Author)
- Cornea, keratoconus and dry eye → (Author)
- Eye laser treatments → (Author)
- Contact lens clinic → (Author)
- Computer vision syndrome → (Author)
- Uveitis → (Medical Reviewer)
- Neuro-ophthalmology → (Medical Reviewer)
- Vision therapy and low vision → (Medical Reviewer)
- Retinopathy of prematurity → (Medical Reviewer)
- Understanding Modern Cataract Surgery: Techniques, Recovery, and Lens Choices → (Medical Reviewer)