DR. VIDHATA

Profile:

Dr Vidhata is an ophthalmic surgeon with 5 years of post M.S working experience, including 3 years of dedicated fellowship and 2 year of consultancy in Retina & Uvea services at the largest charitable trust hospitals in India, having rich experience of complex retinal surgeries, aiming to stay updated with newer advances and work for the betterment of patients.
Dr Vidhata did his MBBS from prestigious Patna Medical College with a Gold medal for Topper in Ophthalmology. His extensive education and training in ophthalmology, including his post-graduation from Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his field. To pursue his interest in retinal diseases, he did his Vitreo-retina and Uvea fellowship from Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, MP. Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya is a state-of-the-art Tertiary Eye care Hospital of Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust situated in the rural part of central India Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh. Over the last 40 years, Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya has gained a national and international reputation for its service orientation, modern ophthalmic techniques and community-based outreach activities, performing more than 1,50,000 surgical procedures through its direct and outreach services annually. He worked as Senior Consultant in Department of Retina & Uvea Services at SNC where he gained extensive experience of treating retinal diseases. He also did his Retina Observership at Ipswich Hospital, NHS foundation Trust, United Kindom. He also visited Moorfield Eye Hospital, London a world leader in higher surgical training for ophthalmologists. For over 200 years, Moorfields Eye Hospital has been a teaching hospital dedicated to ‘curing diseases of the eye’. It is the oldest and one of the world’s largest centres of ophthalmic treatment, teaching, and research.
During his fellowship, he performed multiple retinal detachment surgery along with Endophthalmitis vitrectomy, Macular Hole surgery, Scleral Fixated IOL and Scleral Buckle. He is well-trained in managing complex tractional detachments, as well as Diagnosing and treating diabetic retinopathy. He is having vast experience of performing Pneumatic Retinopexy and retinal laser procedure. He is equipped with skills of performing ROP screening and treating ROP. Along with above, he was actively involved in training of fellows in both medical and surgical retina.
He has publications in national and international journals and has also served as a reviewer for reputable journals. He has represented DDEC at national and state-level conferences, and has actively participated in various cultural activities, quizzes, and talent shows.

Special Interest:

• Scleral Fixated IOL
• Complex Retinal Detachment
• Pneumatic Retinopexy
• Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy
• Ocular Trauma

Achievements & Awards:

Publication:

• “A comparative study of insertion of hydrophobic acrylic foldable IOL under irrigation, OVD & autosert” as co-author published in Bihar Journal Of Ophthalmology in December 2018 issue.
• Prasad S, Vidhata V, Prasad S. Sight-threatening progressive corneo-scleral involvement in porphyria cutanea tarda. BMJ Case Reports CP. 2021 Oct 1;14(10):e245160.
• Gaur, Sandhya; Vidhu, Vidhata; Singh, Jayanti; Sen, Alok. Retinal detachment following lightning injury mimicking acute retinal necrosis: A case report. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports 3(4):p 1139-1141, Oct–Dec 2023.

Free-paper:

• “Correlation of severity of diabetic retinopathy with dry eye parameters” as first and presenting author at OSWB Dr P K Chatterjee PGT free paper contest 2018.
• “MARSUPIALIZATION - An effective technique for management of traumatic iris cyst” as Co-author at AIOC Coimbatore 2019.
• “To study the profile of ocular causes of disability certification at a tertiary care centre in Kolkata” at OSWB Dr P K Chatterjee PGT free paper contest 2017.

Poster presentation:

• “Correlation of severity of diabetic retinopathy with dry eye parameters” as first & Presenting author at AIOC Indore 2019.
• An Unusual journey of a date palm thorn: A case report” as presenting author at AIOC Coimbatore 2018.
• “A rare case of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in antepartum eclampsia patient” as first & Presenting author at Sankara Nethralaya Kolkata Retina Debate 2018.
• “A case of infective keratitis with mixed flora in lattice corneal dystrophy" as Co-author at AIOC Coimbatore 2019.
• Ocular Syphilis – a masquarader. Presented at AIOS Mid term conference, Patna. (Won Best Poster Award)

PG Educational Programmes:

• iFOCUS2019 organised by CFS Education, Hyderabad.
• EYEPEP2018 organised by Academy of Eye Care Education, LVPEI, Hyderabad.
• Post Graduate Refresher Course in Ophthalmology 2017 organised by All India Ophthalmological Society at Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata.
• Annual Phaco workshop 2016 organised by Netrajyoti eye hospital, Ranaghat, WB.

CME’s Attended:

• Ophthalmology Summit 2018 (in Collaboration with American academy of Ophthalmology.)
• AAOASCME Summit 2016.
• Kolkata Retina Debate 2018 by Shankara Nethralaya.
• 12^th Annual Congress 2018 by Kolkata Academy of Ophthalmology.
• 11^th Annual Congress 2017 by Kolkata Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Phacorefractive Conclave 2017 by BB Eye Foundation, Kolkata.
• Various state level CME’s and conferences.

Awards:

• Dr. Mangtoo Ram Gold Medal Award for Topper of Ophthalmology in Phase III part 1 examination (2011).
• First prize for best photography Clinical category in College foundation day celebrations (2013).
• Third prize in Undergraduate surgical quiz by Surgical society, Patna Medical College (2011).
• First Prize for Best Poster in Retinal Disease at AIOS MTC Patna.