Dr. Poornachandra B
Designation: Consultant
Specialization: Retina
Work Experience: 7 Years
Practice location: NN Rajajinagar
Days & timing of availability for each centre: Monday to Saturday – 9am to 6pm
Has completed post graduation from prestigious Armed Forces Medical College, followed by long term fellowship in Vitreo retinal surgery from Narayana Nethralaya Bangalore. Undergone additional training in inherited retinal disorders and Electrophysiology from Moorfields eye hospital, London. Completed preceptorship on Age related eye disease from Save sight Institute, Sydney. Presented several papers on national and international forum. Published articles in peer reviewed journals. Specialised in handling diabetic eye diseases, Retinal vascular diseases, Vitrecormies and Retinal detachment surgeries. Area of interest- Reatinal vascular diseases, inherited retinal disease, Gene therapy.
Education & Training
MBBS, MS, FVRS.
Training in Inherited Retinal dystrophy and Electrophysiology (Moorfileds eye hospital, London)
Achievements & Awards
Started foundation course for teaching and updating post graduates and general Ophthalmologists.
Key role in creating largest database for inherited retinal dystrophies from India.
Has won award for presenting paper on “Importance timely screening and intervention in avoiding complications of diabetic Retinopathy” at ACOIN, 2012.