Dr Smita Praveen | Sankara Nethralaya Chennai

About Dr Smita Praveen

Expert In: Neuro-Ophthalmology
Associate with: Sankara Nethralaya Chennai
Designation: Senior Consultant
EXPERIENCE YEARS: 20+ Years
Gender: Female

Professional Statement

Dr Smita Praveen is the Director of Academics, the Deputy Director of General Ophthalmology, and the Senior Consultant of Neuro-Ophthalmology at Sankara Nethralaya in Chennai, India.

Over 800 postgraduate students have been trained in cataract surgery and comprehensive clinical ophthalmology by her. She led a group of 40 people to work seamlessly as part of an outreach campaign to provide quality eye care as the Director of the Department of Community Ophthalmology (2002-2006).

She has incorporated novel ideas such as Question of the Week and Eye-Q to enhance engagement between students and consultants while also disseminating information in an immersive and engaging manner. She was a member of the faculty at Elite School of Optometry, where she specialized in Neuro-ophthalmology.

She is the recipient of the Association of Community Ophthalmologists in India’s Pushpa Rani Pattanayek award for excellence in community service (2014-15). (ACOIN).

Her research interests include optic nerve regeneration, diplopia, quality of life in neurodegeneration patients, and educating Postgraduates and Fellows in advanced clinical ophthalmology.

Language Spoken

Hindi, Tamil, English

Dr Smita Praveen Appointment Process

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