Dr. DurgaPriyadarshini S

Consultant , Department of Neuroophthalmology, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.

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Dr.DurgaPriyadarshini.S is a young neuro ophthalmologist from Chennai . She had her under graduation degree from KAPV Government medical college at Trichy and pursued post graduation diploma in ophthalmology and completed a neuroophthalmology fellowship from one of the premier eye institution in India - Medical Research Foundation, SankaraNethralaya ,Chennai. She is a recipient of gold medal during post graduation and has cleared the exams conducted by ICO. She is at present a consultant in department of neuro ophthalmology at her alma mater .She had presented many scitentific papers and posters in national conferences and has actively been a part of the organising team of neuro ophthalmology and cataract conferences conducted by the parent institution. She constantly pursues to widen her knowledge in her sub speciality .

  1. Articles 1 Apr 2021 25 min read

    Learn from the Masters: Clinical Highlights in Neuro-ophthalmology

    Neuro-ophthalmology is a unique subspecialty of ophthalmology and neurology where there is a complex interaction of neurologic and systemic disorders in the visual system. Neuro-ophthalmic conditions are not only about vision-threatening but sometimes life-threatening too! It needs the most comprehensive examination from ophthalmic, neurologic, and medical viewpoint. The trick lies with a systematic approach starting from history taking to specific examination techniques and localization of the condition. We have put together a few fundamental questions on clinical highlights in neuro-ophthalmology, and they were addressed to the experts who have been phenomenal in the field. Let’s learn from their vivid explanation and expand our neuro-ophthalmology skills. Dr. Ambika Selvakumar is a senior consultant and the head of the Neuro-ophthalmology services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India. She has done MBBS from prestigious Stanley medical college, Chennai. Postgraduation in ophthalmology

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