Pradeepa B V
Hubli,Karnataka
Summary
- Dedicated and compassionate Optometrist with extensive clinical experience and a strong academic background as an Assistant Professor of Optometry. Skilled in comprehensive eye care, teaching, student mentorship, and departmental administration. Passionate about developing future optometrists through quality education, research, and clinical exposure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Professor Grade-1
M.M.JOSHI EYE INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Hubli
07.2025 - Current
- Conduct lectures, practical sessions, and clinical demonstrations for undergraduate optometry students.
- Supervise clinical postings in refraction, binocular vision, contact lens, and low vision departments.
- Guide student academic projects, research activities, and case discussions.
- Actively involved in college administrative work including timetable scheduling, exam coordination, clinical duty allotment, and organizing academic events.
- Participate in curriculum planning, academic audits, and interdepartmental coordination.
- Mentor students for community outreach programs and vision screening camps.
- Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore.
Optometrist & Clinical Instructor
M.M. Joshi Eye Institute
Hubli
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, refraction, and binocular vision assessments.
- Instruct and supervise undergraduate students during clinical postings in refraction, contact lens, low vision, and orthoptics departments.
- Demonstrate clinical procedures, case documentation, and patient counseling techniques.
- Guide students in handling instruments such as keratometers, slit lamps, perimeters, and autorefractors.
- Coordinate with ophthalmologists for co-management of patients and teaching clinical case discussions.
- Participate in academic administration including clinic scheduling, case record maintenance, and examination supervision.
- Involved in organizing eye screening camps, public eye health awareness programs, and clinical workshops.
Optometry Intern
Shekar Eye Hospital
Bangalore
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Completed one-year internship as part of the Bachelor of Optometry program.
- Gained hands-on experience in refraction, contact lens fitting, and binocular vision assessment.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in pre-operative and post-operative evaluations for cataract and refractive surgeries.
- Performed basic clinical procedures including slit-lamp examination, tonometry, keratometry, and retinoscopy.
- Observed and participated in specialty clinics such as glaucoma, retina, and pediatric ophthalmology.
- Developed patient communication skills and maintained clinical case records under supervision.
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Optometry Intern
MGM District Teaching Hospital (SIMS)
Shivamogga
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Completed 3-month Diploma Optometry Internship with exposure to outpatient and inpatient ophthalmic services.
- Performed visual acuity testing, refraction, and preliminary eye examinations under supervision.
- Assisted ophthalmologists during slit-lamp evaluations and minor procedures.
- Gained basic clinical experience in patient history taking, retinoscopy, and dispensing optical prescriptions.
- Participated in community eye screening camps and patient counseling sessions.
Education
M.Sc. - Optometry
Sankara College Of Optometry
09.2025 - 08.2026
B.Sc. - Optometry
Naseema Institute Of Optometry & Research
05.2022
Diploma In Ophthalmic Technique - undefined
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences
01.2019
Skills
- Objective & Subjective Refraction
- Binocular Vision Assessment
- Perimetry
- Keratometry
- OCT Interpretation
- Contact Lens Fitting (Soft, RGP, Specialty Lenses)
- Low Vision Evaluation & Rehabilitation
- Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
- Fundus Examination
Certification
- Gonioscopy, Successfully completing the world glaucoma association online course and examination on the topic of Goniolens.
- RGUHS - HELINET Resources and Technology Workshop, Participated in the RGUHS - HELINET Resources and Technology Workshop held on July 12, 2024 at Karnataka Institute of Medical Science, Hubballi.
- Care Learning, Completed - Introduction to Optometry
- OPTOBHARATH, Successfully participated in the Pediatric Examination & Refraction Webinar.
Research And Publications
- Evaluation of tear film stability and visual outcomes among different refractive surgery techniques in myopia, International Journal Of Ophthalmology and Optometry, 2025-08-15
- A Comparative Analysis of Topical Medication Verses IPL Therapy for Moderate Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), 2025-01-03
- Evaluation of Impact of Cataract Surgery on Socioeconomic Indicators in Bilateral Cataract Blindness, RGUHS Journal of Allied Health Sciences, On Going
Academic And Administrative Activities
- Involved in the admission process for Paramedical Courses through both Government (KEA) and Management quota.
- Coordinated admission procedures under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), including student documentation, eligibility verification, and registration.
- Assisted in academic scheduling, student attendance management, and internal examination supervision.
- Prepared and implemented University Practical Examination Blueprints for both B.Sc. Optometry and Diploma in Optometry (D.O.T) programs in alignment with university guidelines.
- Maintained coordination with examination cell and faculty teams for internal and external practical exam organization.
- Participated in college-level administrative meetings and contributed to academic event planning, workshops, and student mentorship activities.
Personal Information
Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GRADE - 1
Awards
- Best Research Presentation Award, Hubli
- Young Optometrist, Hubli
Timeline
M.Sc. - Optometry
Sankara College Of Optometry
09.2025 - 08.2026
Assistant Professor Grade-1
M.M.JOSHI EYE INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
07.2025 - Current
Optometrist & Clinical Instructor
M.M. Joshi Eye Institute
04.2023 - 08.2025
Optometry Intern
Shekar Eye Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023
Optometry Intern
MGM District Teaching Hospital (SIMS)
02.2019 - 05.2019
B.Sc. - Optometry
Naseema Institute Of Optometry & Research
Diploma In Ophthalmic Technique - undefined
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences