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Dr. Meenakshi Yadav Dhar

Senior Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Faridabad | Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Faridabad

@amrita.edu

Bio

Dr. Meenakshi Yadav is an experienced 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 setup 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 the North India and continued to be Professor Emeritus at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.Dr. Meenakshi was Senior Consultant at Centre For Sight [ Dwarka & Safdurjung Enclave] in 2020-21 at their Dwarka Institute.

Medical Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MS Ophthalmology
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

Specialization & Expertise
  • 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.

Certifications & Awards
  • 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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