Sourav Karmakar

Dedicated Assistant Professor with 13 years of experience in enhancing Optometry curriculum and fostering student success. Proven track record in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate theses, organizing national-level conferences, publishing optometry magazines, and leading community eye camps. Recognized for sound decision-making, strong leadership qualities, and respectful demeanor towards colleagues. Committed to leveraging teaching expertise, organizational skills, and educational background to positively impact the Institute and students.

• Member of Board of study under Rajib Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore (2015-2018).
• Member of Local inspection committee (LIC) under Rajib Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore (2015-2018).
• Academic head in Optometrist society, India.

• Directed and acted in a documentary film sponsored by Vijaya Bank
• Organized Annual sports day in Naseema Institute of Optometry and Research (2015-2018)

• Served as NAAC Criteria Co-Coordinator, contributing significantly to institutional quality benchmarking and accreditation processes.
• Active IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) Member, involved in strategic planning, academic audits, and policy formulation to ensure continuous institutional improvement.
• Functioned as Research Activity Coordinator, promoting research culture, guiding faculty/student projects, organizing FDPs, and managing publications and ethics compliance.
• Appointed as Student Welfare Committee Member, focusing on student engagement, mental health initiatives, grievance redressal, and holistic development programs.
• Experience in coordinating academic timetables, internal assessment frameworks, and administrative communication across departments.
• Contributed to curriculum development and BOS (Board of Studies) initiatives for program revision aligned with industry demands and NEP 2020 guidelines.

• Conducted lectures for undergraduate students – Ocular Anatomy and Physiology, General Physiology, Low vision, Disease, Instrumentation, Community Optometry.
• Conducted practical classes.
• Conducted Journal Clubs for Undergraduate students.
• Industrial visits and camps - Laboratories of Zeiss, Essilor, Classic.

• INTEGRATED NIGHT BLINDNESS DETECTION SYSTEM, 202511039571 A, 05/16/25
• STEREOCHROMATIC VERGENCE THERAPY DEVICE FOR VISUAL REHABILITATION, 04/01/25, 04/25/25
• LENS RETINOPRO, 03/06/25
• VISION SCREENING SYSTEM, 01/30/24

• Treatment Approaches of Accommodative Spasm: A Mini- Review, Manna P, Sarbajna P, Karmakar S, J Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023, 14, 936
• Effect of Illumination Over Fusional Vergence – A Narrative Review, Raisul Azam, Gaurav Kumar Bhardwaj, Sourav Karmakar, Animesh Mondal, Journal of Medical Science And Clinical Research, 01/30/23, 11, 01
• A Case Report on - Congenital Third Nerve Palsy and their associated Findings, Raisul Azam, Gaurav Kumar Bhardwaj, Sourav Karmakar, Animesh Mondal, Acta Scientific Ophthalmology, 01/06/23, 05, 1
• Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG) - A Probationers Perspective, Bhardwaj Kumar Gaurav, Mondal Animesh, Aggarwal Surbhi, Karmakar Sourav, Acta Scientific Ophthalmology, 11/23/22, 5, 12
• Accommodative spasm and its different treatment approaches: A systematic review, Manna P, Karmakar S, Bhardwaj GK, Mondal A, European Journal of Ophthalmology, 11/16/22, 11206721221136438
• Barriers in attaining low-vision care services: a narrative review, Vishal B, Kr BG, Sourav K, Animesh M, Delta Journal of Ophthalmology, 10/01/22, 23, 4
• A Study Determining the Efficacy of Brock String Therapy in the Treatment of Convergence Insufficiency, Acta Scientific Ophthalmology, 2021, 4, 4
• The Effect of Illumination on Positive Fusional Vergence, Azam, R, Karmakar, S, Mondal, A and Bhardwaj, GK, British and Irish Orthoptic Journal, 2023, 19, 1
• Comparison of Age-Appropriate Visual Acuity Tests Based on Preferential Looking Principles in Infants with Retinopathy of Prematurity, Puja S, Anand V, Prithwis M, Tos B, Carroll AB W, Rohit S, Sourav K, JOJ Ophthalmol, 2024, 10, 3
• Clinical implementation of ocular health findings in different phases of the menstruation cycle - A systematic review, Mondal A, Verma N, Karmakar S, Bhardwaj GK, Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023, 9, 4
• Effects of Two Vision Therapy Approaches on Accommodative Insufficiency and Post-therapy Stability, Manna P, Karmakar S, Mondal A, Sarbajna P, Bhardwaj GK, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2024, 0, 0
• Accommodation and vergence functions among children with dyslexia: A review of literature, Mondal, Animesh; Karmakar, Sourav; Khan, Eram; Bhardwaj, Gaurav K.; Ahuja, Ayushi, Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Jul-Sep 2024, 28, 3
• Management of ocular aberration and convergence excess after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis with vision therapy, Manna P, Karmakar S, Mondal A, Sarbajna P, Paul R, Mudi M, Eye & ENT Res, 2024
• Association between quality of life and visual characteristics in individuals with diabetic retinopathy, Paul, R., Karmakar, S., Banerjee, S., Gulhane Medical Journal, 2025, 67, 1

• Passport Number: R8839875
• Passport Expiry Date: 01/30/28
• Date of Birth: 01/04/85

• Passionate about sports, particularly cricket.
• Actively participated in cricket during undergraduate and postgraduate studies, including inter-college tournaments and departmental matches.
• Known for strong teamwork, strategic thinking, and sportsmanship developed through regular play and leadership on the field.