Dr. Ajinkya Vivekrao Deshmukh
MBBS, DNB, FLVPEI, FAICO (Neuro-ophthalmology)
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Education & Training:
| INSTITUTION AND LOCATION | DEGREE | YEAR | FIELD OF STUDY |
| Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai | Phaco training | April 2023 | Phacoemulsification cataract surgery |
| All India Ophthalmological Society | FAICO | May 2023 | Neuro-Ophtahlmology |
| L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, KAR campus, Hyderabad | FLVPEI | July 2019-July 2021 | Strabismus, Paediatric and Neuro Ophthalmology |
| Prabha Eye Clinic and Research Centre, Bengaluru | DNB Ophthalmology | March 2016-March 2019 | Ophthalmology |
| Government Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra | MBBS | Aug 2008-Feb 2014 | Medicine |
| SB High-school and College of Science, Aurangabad | HSC (Class 12) | June 2008 | – |
| SB High-school and College of Science, Aurangabad | SSC (Class 10) | June 2006 | – |
Positions, awards and Honours:
- International Ophthalmic Hero of India award in 2021 by AIOS
- FAICO (Neuro-ophthalmology) award by AIOS in 2023
- Young Researcher Award for PG thesis competition in AIOS 2020
- Best oral presentation- second prize at INOS 2022, AIIMS, New Delhi
- Winner in All India Neuro-ophthalmological Quiz by INOS 2023
- Winner- 3rd prize- Neuro Lens neuro-imaging competition during Neuroimaging workshop by LVPEI Aug 2023
- Winner- 3rd Prize- Surfing the anterior segment- AIOC 2023
- Best paper presentation- second prize- WSPOS Connect II 2021
- Platinum Award for best published paper in IJO 2019
- Travel grant for AIOC 2021
- Best e-poster award for poster presentation in GSI 2017
- Best fellow: Department of Paediatric ophthalmology department, LVPEI Dec 2019
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Designation | From – To | Name of Institute/Organisation |
| Consultant Ophthalmologist | Jan 2022 to present | Prabha eye clinic and research centre Bengaluru |
| Consultant Ophthalmologist | Sept 2021-Jan 2022 | L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, GMRV campus, Visakhapatnam |
AWARDS AND HONORS
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
| Duration | Type of membership | Name of the Society |
| Since 2020 | Lifetime | World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS) |
| Since 2018 | Lifetime | All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) |
| Since 2022 | Lifetime | Indian Neuro-Ophthalmological Society (INOS) |
| Since 2022 | Lifetime | Karnataka Ophthalmological Society (KOS) |
Biography (About yourself)
I’m a young ophthalmologist from Bengaluru, India. I am fellowship trained Strabismologist, Paediatric and Neuro-ophthalmologist. I’m trained in phacoemulsification cataract and have special interest in community ophthalmology. I’m actively involved in clinical research work in the field of paediatric, squint and community ophthalmology. I have numerous publications to my credit in national and international peer reviewed indexed journals. I have presented my work in more than 35 national and international forums and won the recognition from peers.
Publications
Summary: Research articles: 13; Review articles: Nil; Book chapters: Nil
Research Articles:
- Deshmukh AV, Sachdeva V, Kekunnaya R. “Peek-a-boo” Sign in Pediatric Cataract Surgery. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2022 Sep-Oct;59(5):e54
- Kekunnaya, R., Deshmukh, AV. & Kulkarni, S. Newer insights into the clinical profile of posterior lenticonus in children and its surgical, visual, refractive outcomes. Eye (2021).
- Deshmukh AV, Badakere A, Sheth J, Bhate M, Kulkarni S, Kekunnaya R. Pivoting to teleconsultation for paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus: Our experience during COVID-19 times. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2020 Jul;68(7):1387-1391.
- Deshmukh AV, Gandhi UV, Mohamed A, Badakere A, Kekunnaya R. Interobserver Variability for Measurement of Grating Acuity in Preverbal and Nonverbal Children Using Lea Grating Paddles. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020 Sep 1;57(5):305-308.
- Bhate M, Deshmukh AV, Badakere A, Kekunnaya R, Bothra N. Clinical profile and Surgical Outcomes of Strabismus following Orbital Fractures – Data from a tertiary care eye hospital in South India. JPOS, 2022 May-Jun;59(3):172-179.
- Deshmukh AV, Murthy GJ, Reddy A, Murthy PR, Kattige J, Murthy VR. Older Drivers and Glaucoma in India: Driving Habits and Crash Risks. J Glaucoma. 2019 Oct;28(10):896-900.
- Murthy GJ, Deshmukh AV, Mallidi AR, Murthy PR, Kattige JS, Murthy VR. Renewal of driving license in India and glaucoma: A study of prevalent practice and its lacunae. Indian J Ophthalmol 2019;67:240-6.
- Kekunnya R, Deshmukh AV, Sachadeva V, Sheth J. Virtual bedside clinic in pediatric ophthalmology and Strabismus: An innovation in teaching. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2022 Aug; 70(8): 3129–3133.
- Deshmukh AV. Far-seeing the control of near-sightedness- lifestyle modifications and other anti-myopic measures- commentary. HJO. Vol.XIV (No.3):88-89.
- Deshmukh AV, Geethanjali CJ, Rao D. Therapeutic dilemma in a case of optic neuritis with hypersensitivity reaction while administering intravenous methylprednisolone. Eye Connect. Accepted for publication
- Smitha KS, Deshmukh AV, Manjandavida FP, Babu K. Pediatric viral orbital cellulites secondary to H1N1 infection: A case report. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2019;67(7):1234-1235.
- Murthy VR, Matada R, Deshmukh AV, Samak L, Kulkarni VV. An interesting case of factitious pseudomembranous conjunctivitis. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2019 Oct;67(10):1693-1694.
Ongoing Research Projects
| Title of Project | Funding agency | Role | |
| 1 | Screening for anxiety and depression in various neuro-ophthalmological diseases using emotional thermometer | Nil | PI |
| 2 | OCTA changes in optic neuritis | Nil | Co-guide |
| 3 | The demographic and clinical profile of paediatric patients referred from tertiary paediatric centres to a tertiary eye care centre and the significance of referral in a cohort of 939 patients from south India | Nil | PI |
Completed Research Projects
| Title of Project | Funding agency | Role | |
| 1 | Ocular phenotype of patients with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis | Nil | PI |
| 2 | MOG optic neuritis: Pediatric vs adult population | Nil | PI |
| 3 | Neurosystemic and biochemical profile of Wilson disease patients with variable degrees of KF ring | Nil | PI |
Invited lectures and presentations at International conferences:
| Asia Pacific Glaucoma Congress (APGC), Busan, Korea – April 2018 | Physical poster | Driving patterns and license renewal practices among patients with glaucoma in India |
| International Ocular Oncology webinar – Aug 2020 | X files presentation | White on White, Get it Right! A case of developmental cataract in a case of Retinoblastoma. |
| World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus World Wide Connect (WSPOS) – Nov 2020 | Paper Presentation | Interobserver Variability for Measurement of Grating Acuity in Preverbal and Nonverbal Children Using Lea Grating Paddles |
| Video Presentation | “Pseudopedia” | |
| WSPOS WWC II – Sep 2021 | Paper presentation | “Virtual reality in teaching- An innovation in education and learning!” |
Invited lectures and presentations at National conferences:
| All India Ophthalmology Congress (81st AIOC), Kochi – May 2023 | Speaker | Surfing the anterior segment: Case presentation |
| Panellist | Clinical potpourri in YOSI | |
| Invited speaker | Residency exam preparation- what ‘not’ to do | |
| Invited speaker | “Doctor my child can’t see” – approach to evaluation of blind infant | |
| Syncrony 2022 Midterm SSI SPOSI conference- Nagpur- June 2022 | Invited speaker | Extra-ocular Muscle transplantation in large angle strabismus |
| POSN 2022 – Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata – Aug 2022 | Case presentation | Twisted tale of a tilted head and deviated eyes |
| All India Ophthalmology Congress (Virtual), June 2021 | Free paper | Clinical profile and surgical outcomes: Posterior lenticonus in children |
| Physical poster | ‘Abnormal’ tale of “Abnormal Head Posture’ | |
| All India Ophthalmology Congress (78th AIOC), Gurgaon – Feb 2020 | Young Researcher Award Competition | AIOS Academic & Research Committee (ARC) PG thesis competition |
| Invited speaker (YOSI potpourri of ophthalmic cases) | An abnormal tale of Abnormal Head Posture (AHP) | |
| Invited speaker (YOSI debate session) | Atropine is better than Ortho-K for as anti-myopia measure | |
| Physical poster | “Real Eyes Realize Real lies” | |
| All India Ophthalmology Congress (77th AIOC), Indore – Feb 2019 | Paper presentation | Renewal of driving license in India and glaucoma: A study of prevalent practices and its’ lacunae |
| Physical poster | “Har chamakti cheez sona nahi hoti” A unique case of ocular cystinosis | |
| YORCC (Young ophthalmologist retina case presentation competition) | Silicone oil in Suprachoroidal space: An uncommon surgical complication and its’ management | |
| YO oculoplasty and ocular oncology case presentation competition | Eyelid bump: A rare case scenario | |
| Eye On The Future (EOTF) – Jan 2020 | Case presentation | A case of antimetropia |
| Eye On The Future (EOTF) – Jan 2021 | Case presentation | DIDMOAD syndrome |
| Glaukopedia, Glaucoma Society of India (27th GSI), Jaipur – Sept 2017 | E-poster | Driving patterns and license renewal practices among patients with glaucoma in India |
| Annual conference of Karnataka ophthalmic society (36th KOSCON) – Nov 2017 | E-poster | A unique case of ocular cystinosis |
| Lecture presentation in “TOT” session | Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy | |
| Video Presentation | “Pseudopedia” | |
| AIOS YOSI – Jan 2021 | Fellowship roundtable | Moderated a session on Strabismus and Paediatric ophthalmology round table |
| i-Focus PG teaching program – Jan 2018 | PG Lecture Competition | “Aankhon ki Gustakhiyan!” |
| PG Case Presentation Competition | “A Unique Case of Ocular Cystinosis!” | |
| Retina Meet Bangalore – 2017 | Case presentation | Case of bilateral Acute Retinal Necrosis |
| POSN 2021 | Case presentation | It is never too late to re- visit and treat. Case of LHON. |
| AIOS June 2021 | Paper presentation | Posterior lenticonus |
| Poster presentation | Abnormal tale of Abnormal Head posture | |
| Video presentation | “Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan…” | |
| Optic disc workshop: 4, 5th Dec | Difficult cases presentations | Case of optic atrophy with dual pathology (nutritional + demyelination) |