Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Overview

Department of Ophthalmology has comprehensive facilities under one roof, providing both Out Patient and Inpatient services. The department runs speciality Outpatient clinics such as, General Ophthalmology, Vitreo-Retina, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Cornea Clinic, Eye Banking and Oculoplasty by specialist surgeons trained at reputed institutions. We are the only eye bank of Uttarakhand providing corneal transplant services.

The Vitreo-Retina Service is well-equipped to handle all categories of medical and surgical conditions of the Retina and Vitreous. These services are provided by Fundus Fluorescein Angiography using Zeiss Digital Fundus camera, Fourier Domain OCT etc. Pediatric Ophthalmology provides treatment for Cataract, Glaucoma, Squint and Amblyopia for children. For Glaucoma patients, the department is well-equipped with Humphrey's automated perimeter, Pachymeter (both contact and noncontact), Nd:yag Laser and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Oculoplastic Service for Ptosis, Lid tumors, Artificial Prosthesis, Endoscopic and external DCR for Dacrocystitis are available. Department of Ophthalmology provides treatment of cataract by advanced cataract surgery.

We have full-time experienced faculty members for teaching undergraduate & postgraduate students. We run a Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) program for training of optometrist technician, too.

The department has well-trained and experienced faculty. Most of them have more than 10-15 years teaching experience, under whose guidance, post graduates students learn all the sub-specialities of Ophthalmology. Students are involved in teaching through case presentation, seminars & journal presentation.

We possess a rich library having large number of books and journal for students.

PG Admission Intake: 5 Seats
Eligibility: Admissions to all postgraduate broad-specialty programmes are conducted nationally through the competent authority as prescribed by the Statutory Council (NMC) and as per Government of India Gazette notifications, based on NEET-BS merit. Eligibility: Admissions to all postgraduate broad-specialty programmes are conducted nationally through the competent authority as prescribed by the Statutory Council (NMC) and as per Government of India Gazette notifications, based on NEET-BS merit.
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Professor

Dr Renu Dhasmana

Qualifications: M.S. (Ophthalmology)

Teaching & Research Experience: 29.5 Years

Publications: 102

Patent: 02

Special Interest: Vitreo-retinal & Phacoemulsification

Membership:

  • Member All India Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Delhi Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Uttar Pradesh Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Uttaranchal Ophthalmological Society
  • Member All India community Ophthalmologist society
  • Member of North Zone Ophthalmological Society

Awards:

  • Awarded on National Doctors’ Day, 2025
  • Best Clinician award at SRHU, Dehradun. 2024.
  • Distinguished Ophthalmic Teacher of India’ award at 7th FOTI Assembly, AIIMS New Delhi 2024
  • MCI Advance course of Medical Education (ACME), 2020.
  • Best Clinician award at HIHT, Dehradun. 2012.
  • Honorary Member of Sigma Theta Tau, 2011.
  • Fellowship in “Phacoemulsification Surgery” at LVPEI, Hyderabad, 2006.
  • Fellowship in “Medical Retina” at LVPEI, Hyderabad, 2006.
  • Fellowship in “Clinical Vitreo Retinal” at Sankara Netralaya, Chennai, 2009.
Professor & Head

Dr (Prof) Harsh Bahadur

Qualifications: M.S. (Ophthalmology)

Teaching & Research Experience: 33.10 Years

Publications: 81

Patent: 01

Special Interest: Phacoemulsification & Anterior Segment

Membership:

  • Member All India Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Delhi Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Uttar Pradesh Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Uttaranchal Ophthalmological Society
  • Member All India community Ophthalmologist society
  • Member of North Zone Ophthalmological Society

Awards:

  • Awarded Dronacharya Award on 08.09.2025 by Young Ophthalmologists of India, New Delhi
  • Best teacher award on 13th Nov. 2007 at HIHT, Dehradun.
  • Training in “Phacoemulsification” at Eye Research Centre, Chennai, 2005.
Assistant Professor

Dr Sukriti Updadhyay

Qualifications: M.S. (Ophthalmology)

Teaching & Research Experience: 7.8 Years

Publications: 08

Special Interest: Oculoplasty, squint and cornea

Membership:

  • Member All India Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Delhi Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Rajasthan Ophthalmological Society
Assistant Professor

Dr Udit Raj Sharma

Qualifications: M.S. (Ophthalmology)

Teaching & Research Experience: 7.8 Years

Publications: 05

Special Interest: Medical Retina, ROP

Membership:

  • Member All India Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Delhi Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Jaipur Ophthalmological Society
Assistant Professor

Dr Chhavi Garg

Qualifications: M.S. (Ophthalmology)

Teaching & Research Experience: 4.7 Years

Publications: --

Patent: --

Special Interest: Anterior segment and Glaucoma

Membership:

  • Member All India Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Delhi Ophthalmological Society
  • Member Ludhiana Ophthalmological Society
International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.