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Dr. Ambika. S

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Department of Ophthalmology

Dr. Ambika is an ophthalmologist with over 15 years of dedicated experience. Her expertise extends to a wide range of ophthalmic procedures, particularly phacoemulsification cataract surgery, including complex cases involving iris hooks, pupil expansion devices, toric, and multifocal IOLs.
Dr. Ambika has a special passion for pediatric refraction, allergic eye diseases, and dry eye disease. Her professional journey includes significant roles as a consultant ophthalmologist at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Hospital and Child Development Centre in Trivandrum.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Ambika is actively involved in the ophthalmic community. She has served as Treasurer and Scientific Committee Chairman of the Trivandrum Ophthalmic Club and is an executive member of the Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons. Her contributions have been recognized through presentations at state and national conferences.
Dr. Ambika’s commitment to the field extends to academic pursuits as well. She is a reviewer for the Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology. Her dedication to community service is evident through her active involvement in the Inner Wheel Club of Trivandrum Blossom, where she has held leadership positions including President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
She has coordinated several community outreach camps to support those living in areas with no access to healthcare.
Dr. Ambika has also contributed to the development of future ophthalmologists. She has worked as a coordinator of leadership development programs for ophthalmologists across Kerala and has participated in the All India Ophthalmic Society’s Leadership Development Program. Moreover, she mentors surgeons to develop their surgical skills.
Dr. Ambika’s educational background includes her time at Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, one of the oldest and renowned eye hospitals in India. She received valuable training in cataract surgery from the renowned master surgeon, Dr. Sriganesh, at Nethradhama Eye Hospital in Bangalore.

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Education

  • MS ( Ophthalmology)
  • DNB, FRCS ( Glasg)
  • FICO ( UK)
  • Fellowship in Phaco and Refractive surgery

Memberships

  • All India Ophthalmic Society
  • Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons
  • Karnataka Ophthalmic Society
  • Trivandrum Ophthalmic Club
  • Inner Wheel Club of Trivandrum Blossom

Professional Experience

  • She has worked in various hospitals in Thiruvananthapuram such as Chaithanya Eye Hospital-Keshavadasapuram, S.U.T-Pattom, and Sri Ramakrishna Charitable Hospital-Sasthamangalam.
  • She has undergone 6 months of fellowship training in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery at Globe Eye Foundation, Hoskote, Bangalore Rural. Here she has performed a large number of surgeries for needy patients.
  • She has done a long-term phacoemulsification and refractive surgery training at Nethradhama Superspecialty Eye Hospital, Bangalore.
  • She has performed numerous Keyhole (Phaco) surgeries with no-stitch and no-injection techniques. She has also performed refractive surgeries such as trans-photo refractive keratectomy, alcohol PRK, custom lasik, and Femto lasik.
  • She is presently a full-time consultant at Gitanjali Eye & ENT Hospitals, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • She has presented numerous papers at State & National Conferences.
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