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Dr. Meenakshi Yadav Dhar

Head of Department, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Faridabad | Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Faridabad

Qualification: MBBS, MS
meenakshidhar@fbd.amrita.edu
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Dr. Meenakshi Dhar Yadav is Head and Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology at the School of Medicine, Faridabad. She is a senior ophthalmic surgeon with over three decades of clinical experience. She is a Panophthalmologist with expertise in Cataract, Glaucoma, Strabismus & Neuroophthalmology in both adults and children. She had spent over 2 decades at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, where she was the founder Head of Ophthalmology – a department she had set up in 1999. As Professor she had established herself as an astute clinician and a keen academician who has been teaching postgraduates for over 25 years. In 2020, she moved back to North India and continued to be a Professor Emeritus at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. Dr. Meenakshi was a Senior Consultant at Centre For Sight [ Dwarka & Safdurjung Enclave] in 2020-21 at their Dwarka Institute.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2017

Screening Tools for Assessment of Early Changes of Retinal Toxicity in Patients on Hydroxychloroquine Therapy

Cite this Research Publication : Screening Tools for Assessment of Early Changes of Retinal Toxicity in Patients on Hydroxychloroquine Therapy Amrita Journal of Medicine 2017 Vol. 13,2 Aprl - Jun 2017, Page 1 - 44 Pg 3-7

Publisher : Amrita Journal of Medicine

Year : 2017

A longitudinal study of retinal nerve fibre layer pro le in patients with multiple sclerosis and its significance

Cite this Research Publication : A longitudinal study of retinal nerve fibre layer pro le in patients with multiple sclerosis and its significance Neurology India 2017 65 [6] 1402

Publisher : Neurology India

Year : 2015

Phacotrabeculectomy Dilemmas and Deliberations

Cite this Research Publication : Phacotrabeculectomy Dilemmas and Deliberations Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology XXVIISept 2015 pg 190-96

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2013

Congenital Aniridia & glaucoma–A case report

Cite this Research Publication : Congenital Aniridia & glaucoma–A case report in Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology 2013 Vol XXV 3 pg 233-36

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2013

Emerging Concepts in Glaucoma

Cite this Research Publication : Emerging Concepts in Glaucoma in Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology Jun 2013 Vol XXV Vol 2 pg 117-24

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2008

Is UBM useful for zonular integrity

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Sujithra M., Dr. Meenakshi Yadav, Is UBM useful in Zonular integrity- co-author- kerala journal of ophthalmology volume XX Issue 2 June 2008 page no 144- 147

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2008

Glaucoma Masqueraders – Our Clinical Experience – Has OCT Made Diagnosis Easier?

Cite this Research Publication : Glaucoma Masqueraders – Our Clinical Experience – Has OCT Made Diagnosis Easier? Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology [Vol. XIX [2] March 2008 Pg. 22-31

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2008

Assessment of Merits of Clear Corneal Incision over Scleral Tunnel Incision in Phacoemulsification

Cite this Research Publication : Assessment of Merits of Clear Corneal Incision over Scleral Tunnel Incision in Phacoemulsification Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology Vol. XX, No. 3 Sept 2008 Pg 259-262

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2008

Dirofilaria masquerading as a cyst in the muscle

Cite this Research Publication : Dirofilaria masquerading as a cyst in the muscle Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology March 2008 Vol. XX, No. 1 pg 88-90

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2007

Unusual manifestations of pituitary tumors

Cite this Research Publication : Unusual manifestations of pituitary tumors. Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology [Vol. XIX [2] March 2007 Pg. 147 –155

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2007

A Rare Case Of Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascular Membrane In Radiation Retinopathy- Combination Therapy Works

Cite this Research Publication : Intravitreal Bevacizumab in Diabetic Retinopathy Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology Sept. 2007 Vol. XIX, No. 3 Pg 266-69

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2007

A Rare Case Of Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascular Membrane In Radiation Retinopathy- Combination Therapy Works

Cite this Research Publication : A Rare Case Of Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascular Membrane In Radiation Retinopathy- Combination Therapy Works Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology Sept. 2007 [3] Vol. XIX Pg 308-310

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2007

Comparison of results of Optic Disc Analysis using Stereoscopic Biomicroscopy, StereoFundus Photography and Optical Coherence Tomography

Cite this Research Publication : Comparison of results of Optic Disc Analysis using Stereoscopic Biomicroscopy, StereoFundus Photography and Optical Coherence Tomography Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology SEPT 2007 [3] Vol.XIXPg 276-81

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2006

Fulminant Tribacterial Traumatic Endophthalmitis

Cite this Research Publication : Fulminant Tribacterial Traumatic Endophthalmitis Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology [Vol. XVIII [4] Dec 2006 Pg. 346-348

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2006

Book Review on Strabismus Simplified

Cite this Research Publication : Book Review on Strabismus Simplified Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology Vol.XVIII [3] March 2006

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2006

Book Review on Eyelid Tumors –Clinical Diagnosis and surgical Treatment

Cite this Research Publication : Book Review on Eyelid Tumors –Clinical Diagnosis and surgical Treatment Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology Vol. XVIII [3] March 2006

Publisher : Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 2006

Outcome of vigilant, management of early Stevens Johnson Syndrome Kerala

Cite this Research Publication : Outcome of vigilant, management of early Stevens Johnson Syndrome Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology Vol.XVIII [1] March 2006

Publisher : Journal of Ophthalmology

Year : 1997

Optic neuroretinitis, a rare manifestation of herpes zoster ophthalmicus : a case report

Cite this Research Publication : Optic neuroretinitis, a rare manifestation of herpes zoster ophthalmicus : a case report. Journal of Communicable Disease J Commun Dis. 1997 Mar;29(1):57-61.

Publisher : Journal of Communicable Disease J Commun Dis

Year : 1995

Bacteriology of anterior chamber aspirate after IOL implantation

Cite this Research Publication : Bacteriology of anterior chamber aspirate after IOL implantation. in: Gupta VP (ed), Current Ophthalmology. Delhi Ophthalmic Society, New Delhi. 1995: 126 – 129

Publisher : Current Ophthalmology

Year : 1995

Tear Immunoglobulin profile amongst successful wearers of contact lenses

Cite this Research Publication : Tear Immunoglobulin profile amongst successful wearers of contact lenses: Gupta VP (ed), Current Ophthalmology. Delhi Ophthalmic Society, New Delhi. 1995: 58 – 63.

Publisher : Current Ophthalmology

Year : 1995

Cornea contact lens relationship prediction by fluorescein pattern method

Cite this Research Publication : Cornea contact lens relationship prediction by fluorescein pattern method: In: Gupta VP (ed), Current Ophthalmology. Delhi Ophthalmic Society, New Delhi.1995: 55 – 57

Publisher : Current Ophthalmology

Year : 1995

Contact Lenses – Present, Past and Future

Cite this Research Publication : Contact Lenses – Present, Past and Future, Indian Contact Lens Journal. 1995,12: pg 6-11

Publisher : Indian Contact Lens Journal

Year : 1995

Herpes zoster Neuroretinitis

Cite this Research Publication : Herpes zoster Neuroretinitis, Visiscan. 1995, 2 (11) : 91.

Publisher : Visiscan

Year : 1994

Herpetic Keratitis

Cite this Research Publication : Herpetic Keratitis, Visiscan. 1994, 2 (8) : 15-16

Conference Proceedings

Year : 1996

Contact Lens fitting in Keratoconus

Cite this Research Publication : Contact Lens fitting in Keratoconus. AIOS Proceedings 1996 pg 51-54

Publisher : AIOS Proceedings

Year : 1995

Clear Lens Extraction for Visual Rehabilitation in High Myopia

Cite this Research Publication : Clear Lens Extraction for Visual Rehabilitation in High Myopia : AIOS Proceedings 1995.

Publisher : AIOS Proceedings

Book Chapter

Year : 1991

Red eye

Cite this Research Publication : Red eye, Chapter In: Mittal MM (ed) ‘Medical emergencies for General Practitioners’. IMA College of General Practitioners, New Delhi. 1991 : 13 – 15

Specializations
  • Cataract – Femtosecond Cataract Surgery, MICS{Microincision Cataract Surgery} , Phacoemulsification in all types of cataract in young and old, using all types of IOLs-Toric, Multifocal, Extended depth of focus lenses[EDFL} ,Monofocal ,Scleral Fixated PCIOL Subluxated and dislocated lenses
  • Glaucoma- Managing all types of glaucoma [in Both Adults & Children] with laser, Medical & surgical management. Trabeculectomy , Phacotrabeculectomy, Glaucoma Implants. Trabeculotomy + Trabeculectomy and Goniotomy for Congenital Glaucoma, MIGS
  • Strabismus[Squint} -Managing all types of Comittant & Incomitant Squints both medically & surgically
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology – Managing all types of ocular problems in childhood including refractive errors and Amblyopia therapy; Paediatric cataracts and Childhood glaucoma especially glaucomas in infants.
  • Neuro-ophthalmology- Managing Optic Neuritis and ocular involvement in Multiple Sclerosis, Visual field & OCT changes in Pituitary & Cranial tumors, Toxic Neuropathies and Paralytic squints
  • Comprehensive management of Ophthalmology patients
  • Lid surgeries including Fasanella & Sling surgeries for Ptosis & Blepharochalasis repair, Cutlet Beard for Lid cancers, Anterior Orbitotomy.
  • Diverse anterior segment surgeries including ocular Trauma injury repair, pterygium excision.
Research

Research Interest

  • AI study on Optic nerve head in glaucoma
  • Study on Clear Lens Extraction in High Myopes at Guru Nanak Eye Centre, New Delhi in 1993-94
  • Study on American Glaucoma Valve in Intractable Glaucoma’ conducted in the Glaucoma unit of Guru Nanak Eye Centre, New Delhi, in 1997
  • Study on Optic nerve head by Optical Coherence Tomography, at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.
  • Study on Pachymetery in South Indian Population
  • Study on visual fields in Glaucoma
  • Study of Neurophthalmology fields
  • Study of incidence of Diabetic Retinopathy changes in relation to axial length
  • Study on compressive optic neuropathy in thyroid exophthalmopathy
  • Study on Epinastine HCl as an NSAID drops in ocular allergies.
  • Study on Ketorolac and predinisolone after cataract surgery
  • Study on comparative efficacy of Brimonidine HCl and Timolol maleate in controlling IOP
  • Study on Ocular Blood flow using Doppler in glaucoma progressors inspite of IOP control
  • Study on Dry eye after longterm anti glaucoma therapy
  • Study on Neuroophthalmological fields.
  • Study on Subluxated lenses and their management with Capsular Tension rings
  • Study on Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in Subluxated lenses
  • Study on OCT as an early marker for Multiple Sclerosis .
  • Study on Relationship of Glaucoma & H pylori
  • Study on Ocular Perfusion Pressure in Normotensive Glaucoma .Expert panel Consensus Group for the primary prevention, diagnosis and management of ethambutol-induced optic neuropathy – Indian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Research Group (INOSRG).
  • Thesis on ‘Comparative study of the implantation of anterior chamber intraocular lenses after intracapsular cataract extraction and posterior chamber intraocular lenses after extracapsular cataract extraction.’, during postgraduation in 1990.

Research Talks Delivered

  1. Clinical Observer at University of California, Los Angeles(UCLA), USA. in the specialities -Oculoplasty, Refractive Surgery, Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmolgy in April 1999 with Dr Goldberg, Dr Boxer Wachler & Dr Rosenbaum
  2. Clinical Observer at Cambridge University, UK in Paediatric Ophthalmology in May- June 2005 with Dr Louis Allen
  3. LDP [Leadership Development Program] Graduate of AIOS 2010-11 batch of AIOS
  4. Best Poster in Glaucoma at AIOC 2019, at Indore on Ocular Blood Flow in glaucoma.
  5. International Hero Award In Women’s Ophthalmological Society in 2019

 

Recognition

Invited Talks

  • Fcleral Venous PressureApproach to Glaucoma Patient

FDP / Workshops

  • Clinical Observer at University of California, Los Angeles(UCLA), USA. in the specialities -Oculoplasty, Refractive Surgery, Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmolgy in April 1999 with Dr Goldberg, Dr Boxer Wachler & Dr Rosenbaum
  • Clinical Observer at Cambridge University, UK in Paediatric Ophthalmology in May- June 2005 with Dr Louis Allen
  • LDP [Leadership Development Program] Graduate of AIOS 2010-11 batch of AIOS
  • Best Poster in Glaucoma at AIOC 2019, at Indore on Ocular Blood Flow in glaucoma.
  • International Hero Award In Women’s Ophthalmological Society in 2019

Membership

  • All India Ophthalmic society
  • World Glaucoma Association
  • Strabismological Society of India.
  • Glaucoma Society of India
  • India Intraocular Implant Society
  • Delhi Ophthalmic Society
  • Kerala State Ophthalmic Society
  • American Society Cataract Refractive Surgery
  • Women In Ophthalmology [USA] in 2012
  • Women Ophthalmological Society [India- one of the Founding members]
  • Indian Neurophthalmological Society
  • Indian Paediatric Glaucoma Society Meeting
  • Inner Wheel Club of Cochin
  • Indian Medical Association
  • Rotary Foundation, Faridabad Ophthalmological Society

Awards

  • Elizabeth Blackwell Award for excellence in Teaching & Mentoring in Oct 2025, given by WOW WOS [Women;s ophthalmological Society] of India
  • Dronacharya Award For teaching given by Young Ophthalmologists Society of India on Sept. 5 th 2025
  • Recognition by All India Ophthalmological Socity For Gurusangam 2024
  • She had won the AIOS Travel Trainee Fellowship in 1994 and had spent some time at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai .
  • Best Physical Poster award in subspecialty -Glaucoma at Indore in 2019 For her paper on Ocular Blood Flow in 2019
  • Achievement Award from Women’s Ophthalmology Society in 2017 & 2018
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