Aishwarya Rathod

Experienced ophthalmologist with a strong focus on surgical excellence, particularly in cataract (adult and pediatric), as well as refractive surgery. Known for compassionate patient care, adept counseling skills, and a dedication to addressing the global pandemic of myopia and amblyopia. Committed to achieving excellent patient outcomes through innovation in treatment and personalized care.

• Surgical video presentation, Triradiate corneal perforation – wired open and wired shut, American Society of Cornea and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) virtual conference, 05/2020
• Oral presentation, Nanophthalmos and Glaucoma – Treatment outcomes with different surgical strategies, Asia Pacific Glaucoma Conference (APGC) virtual meeting, 06/2021
• Virtual poster presentation, Evaluation of Donor Characteristics and Graft Outcomes of Corneal Transplants from Multi-Organ Donors and Cadaveric Donors under Hospital Cornea Retrieval Program, Eucornea 12th Congress, 09/2021
• Virtual poster presentation, Nanophthalmos and Glaucoma – Treatment outcomes with different surgical strategies, All India Ophthalmological Conference (AIOC - virtual), 06/2021
• Presenting author at RPC foundation day for PFV paper 2023
• Presenting author for IC 2023
• Presenting author for masterclass 2024

• APAO travel grant 2023
• AIOC instruction course on pediatric cataract 2024
• IIRSI quiz secured 3rd place 2024
• AIOS prayoshala faculty twice for iris claw, ICL and phaco surgeries
• SSTC faculty for phaco and anterior vitrectomy and coordinator in AIOC 2024
• Winner of 2nd prize (runner’s up) for Teachers of Tomorrow by Federation of Teachers of Ophthalmology of India (FOTI)
• Presented in AIOC pediatric cataract masterclass 2024
• Wetlab training of residents
• Awarded the “Best Junior Resident Award” in March 2021 by the Ophthalmic Research Association (ORA), Dr. R.P.Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi
• Secured the first rank (gold medal) in MD Ophthalmology (postgraduation) in June 2021 at Dr. R.P.Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi
• Received the prestigious President award (Balshree award) from the Honorable President of India, Ms. Pratibha Patil in 2008 in the category of “Creative Scientific Innovations”
• Ophthalmic Research Association (ORA) secretary of Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS for 2019-2020
• Secretary of as well as participated in Cultural Dance team for RPC Foundation Day Celebrations - March 2019 and March 2020
• Actively participated in the institute’s events like RPC Workshops and other activities of ORA, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS
• Winner of the first prize in the first section of the Brain teasers quiz
• Winner (fifth prize) of the All India Ophthalmological Conference (AIOC) quiz that was held on 06/27/21
• Winner of the second prize in the group Ophthalmology quiz “iQuizzitch” held in 2020
• Winner of the fastest finger first (first prize) in the quizzeria quiz held in 02/2021
• Winner of the Orbit and uvea quiz (third prize) held in 03/2021 by OSN

• Assessment of compliance and adherence to wearing masks and perceived severity and susceptibility of acquiring COVID-19 in patients reporting to an ophthalmology casualty in India: A cross-sectional study, Indian J Ophthalmol, 06/2021
• Suturing large therapeutic corneal grafts based on donor size: A simplified technique for the novice corneal surgeon, Eur J Ophthalmol, 11/2020
• Isolated Unilateral Tessier Cleft 10 with Anterior Staphyloma, Korean J Ophthalmol, 06/2021
• Solitary fibrous tumor of the lacrimal sac: A rare entity and a brief review of the literature, Indian J Ophthalmol, 07/2021

• Authored multiple chapters including viral keratitis, corneal hydrops and crystalline keratopathy in the book, “Corneal Infection and Inflammation: A color atlas”
• Rathod A. Exotropia. “YO Slides: A Young Ophthalmologists Society of India initiative”. 02/2021

• Member, All India Ophthalmological Society
• Member, Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society
• Member, Delhi Ophthalmological Society
• Member, Young Ophthalmologists Society of India
• Member, IIRSI

• Tribal (Sahil sir national program) motivator
• Esaral motivator
• Computer vision syndrome – invited for Podcast with Dr. Kanodia on YouTube
• Dancing (Bharatnatyam dancer certified by Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Vidhyalaya)
• Participated in various cultural programs as a dancer
• Playing drums
• Drawing
• Philanthropy and motivational talks