Dr. Nikhil R P
Founder & Managing Director
Phaco-Refractive & Medical Retina Surgeon
Dr. Nikhil R P is a distinguished Cataract and Refractive Surgeon known for his exceptional skills and expertise in the field. He earned his MBBS degree from the esteemed JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysuru. Subsequently, he pursued a Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology from Narayana Medical College, Nellore, affiliated with Dr NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
During his residency, Dr. Nikhil developed a profound fascination for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, which ultimately led him to undertake fellowship training. He chose to enhance his knowledge and abilities by completing a long-term fellowship program in Cataract & Refractive Surgery at Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital in Bengaluru. Under the guidance of Dr. Sri Ganesh, a distinguished Cataract & Refractive Surgeon renowned in India, Dr. Nikhil gained invaluable insights and hands-on experience in the intricacies of the field.
In addition to his prowess as a clinician and surgeon, Dr. Nikhil R P is deeply invested in the realm of research. He has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences, where he presented research papers and posters. Furthermore, his dedication to advancing ophthalmological knowledge is evident through his research articles published in reputable indexed journals.
Dr Nikhil’s education, training, and contributions to research highlight his exceptional capabilities and dedication to the betterment of ophthalmology.
Paper presentations:
- “Effect of IOP on hemodialysis patient” in Amaravathi State Conference, Andhra Pradesh State Ophthalmic Society conference at Vijayawada in October 2017.
- “Assessment of Retinal nerve Fiber layer and optic nerve head by OCT in POAG” in RAYEYECON, Andhra pradesh State Ophthalmic Society conference at Nandyal in October 2018.
- “Clinical outcomes and quality of vision following bilateral implantation of a new extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens” in IIRSI winter conference at Amritsar in February 2020.
- “Comparison of visual outcomes and rotational stability following implantation of two Toric IOLs” in IIRSI winter conference at Amritsar in February 2020.
- “Clinical outcomes of topoguided prk with collagen cross linking in patients with keratoconus with MEL-90 excimer laser” at ESCRS 2020 virtual conference.
- “A new toric iol marker for intraoperative alignment of Toric IOLs in small pupils during phaco surgery” at AIOC 2021 virtual conference.
Poster presentations:
- “Corkscrewing of retinal arterioles leading To diagnosis of Co- arctation of aorta” in RAYEYECON , APOS State conference at Nandyal in October 2018
- “Biometric parameters of PXF eyes” in RAYEYECON , APOS State conference at Nandyal in October 2018
- “Assessment of BMI and IOP in a Tertiary care centre ” in HOA VISTA Conference , held at Hyderabad in November 2018
- “Fuch’s Heterochromic lridocyclitis case Report ” in 77th All India National Conference, held at Indore in February 2019
- “Correlation Between CCT, SE and keratometry in Ametropes ” in 77th All India National Conference, held at Indore in February 2019
- “A new toric iol marker for intraoperative alignment of Toric IOLs in small pupils during phaco surgery” at ESCRS 2020 virtual conference.
- “Comparison of visual outcomes and rotational stability following implantation of two Toric IOLs” in IIRSI winter conference at Amritsar in AIOC 2021 virtual conference
Publications - National Journals:
- Dissertation work on “Assessment of optic nerve head and retinal nerve fibre layer by optical Coherence Tomography in Primary open angle glaucoma”
- Central Corneal thickness an important factor in NTG, POAG and OHT. Ophthalmology and allied sciences. 2019;5(1): 59-64
- ROP –A Curse for Low birth weight Neonates. Ophthalmology and allied sciences. 2019; 5(1): 86-91
- A Clinical study of Suppurative Keratitis. Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences. 2019;8(03):200-205
- Role of FFA in Fundus disorders. Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences. 2019;8(09): 630-635
- Early detection of Glaucoma prevents visual impairment. Ophthalmology and allied sciences. 2019;5(2):193-199
Publications - International Journals:
- Clinical Outcomes, predictability and rotational stability following implantation of Eyecryl toric vs TECNIS toric intraocular lenses- A Comparative study. International Ophthalmology July 2021.
- Clinical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction with a New Diffractive- Refractive Trifocal Intraocular Lens- A 12 Month Prospective Study. Clinical Ophthalmology. August 2021.
- Clinical Outcomes, Contrast Sensitivity, Reading Performance and Patient Satisfaction Following Bilateral Implantation of AT LARA 829 MP EDoF IOL. Clinical Ophthalmology. September 2021.
- Corneal topographic changes after sequential suture removal in a corneal wound burn after phacoemulsification. Journal of cataract and refractive surgery case reports. October 2021.
- Monovision in a case of bilateral high hyperopia by refractive lens exchange with customized foldable IOL. Global Journal of Cataract Surgery and Research in Ophthalmology, January 2023
Exemplary Dedication: Dr. Nikhil R P's Journey in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Furthermore, Dr. Nikhil R P's dedication to his profession is underscored by his personal commitment to delivering high-quality care to his own family members. He performed a cataract surgery on his own father, demonstrating his confidence and skill as a cataract surgeon. Moreover, he extended his expertise to his relatives by conducting Refractive surgeries such as PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) and SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) on his cousin sisters. These delicate procedures were conducted utilizing cutting-edge technologies from renowned companies like ZEISS and Johnson & Johnson.
Dr. Nikhil's willingness to provide advanced eye care to his own family members not only speaks volumes about his proficiency and trust in his abilities but also reflects his compassionate and patient-centered approach to his practice. His use of state-of-the-art technologies further showcases his commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in the field of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Intra-OP Image of Dr Nikhil’s father Eye during Surgery
