• Senior Consultant – Glaucoma Services
  • DNB in Ophthalmologym, Ph.D.
  • draparna@icarehospital.org

Dr. Aparna Rao has joined ICARE Eye Hospital & PG Institute as Senior Consultant – Glaucoma Services on 14th July 2025. She brings with her extensive experience in glaucoma care, research, and teaching, making her a valuable addition to our team.
Dr. Rao completed her Diploma in Ophthalmology from Guru Nanak Eye Institute, Delhi (2003) and her DNB in Ophthalmology from ICARE Eye Hospital & PG Institute, Noida (2006). She further pursued a Research Associate Fellowship in Adult Glaucoma at AIIMS Delhi (2010) under an ICMR-funded grant, and went on to earn her Ph.D. from KSBT, Bhubaneswar (2018).

From 2011 to 2025, she was part of the faculty at L V Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar, where she played a pivotal role in advancing glaucoma services and mentoring young clinicians.

Areas of Interest and Expertise

  1. Comprehensive Glaucoma Care
  2. Adult & Secondary Glaucomas
  3. Clinical & Translational Research in Glaucoma
  4. Teaching and Mentorship in Ophthalmology

Awards & Memberships

  1. Member, Glaucoma Society of India (GSI)
  2. Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)