Vibha Badrinath

Professional Paediatric Ophthalmologist with significant clinical and surgical experience. Known for strong focus on patient outcomes and team collaboration, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Expertise in diagnosing and treating complex paediatric ocular conditions, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills. Dependable and results-driven, ensuring high standards in patient care and surgical precision.

• Ramandeep Singh, Professor, Dept of Ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, mankoo95@yahoo.com, Thesis guide & Mentor, Chandigarh
• T. S. Surendran, Chairman, Medical Research foundation and HOD Paediatric ophthalmology, drtss@snmail.org, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
• Sumita Agarkar, Deputy Director, Paediatric ophthalmology, drsar@snmail.org, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
• Akshay Badakere, Senior Consultant, Paediatric ophthalmology, drabe@snmail.org, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai

• E – poster titled – “Prognostic significance of Congenital Ectropion Uveae in the outcome of Newborn Glaucoma”, World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Conference WSPOS Virtual Connect 2020
• Physical poster titled – “Prognostic significance of Congenital Ectropion Uveae in the outcome of Newborn Glaucoma”, Indian Society of Paediatric Glaucoma 1st annual conference (IPGS Dec 2019, Hyderabad)
• Physical poster titled – “A twisted tale of aberrant third nerve palsy” Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association Annual conference (KOVEYE Aug 2022, Coimbatore)
• Case presentation – “A twisted tale of aberrant third nerve palsy”, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Network (POSN Grand Rounds Aug 2022, Kolkata)
• Free paper titled – “ IOL power calculation in children – Do we have an answer?” , All India Ophthalmic Society Annual Conference(AIOC May 2023, Kochi)

• Thesis - Efficacy, Outcome, and Safety of Vitreoretinal Surgery For Epiretinal Membrane Assisted by MI-OCT vs 3D HUD vs Dye with SOM
• Original paper publication - Kaushik S, Dhingra D, Badrinath V, et al. Neonatal-Onset Congenital Ectropion Uveae: A Distinct Phenotype of Newborn Glaucoma. Am J Ophthalmol. 2021;223:83-90.
• Clinical image publication – Saini M, Mittal H, Mehta A, B Vibha, Saini K. An Atypical Orbital Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. Ann Short Rep Clin Image. 2020;2(1):ascri-2-1015.
• Photo essay - Badrinath, Vibha & Dhillon, Hennaav. (2023). An eye web: Persistent pupillary membrane. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports. 3. 1235. 10.4103/IJO.IJO_1207_23.
• Original paper publication – A Badakere, Badrinath V, Dhillon HK, Valliappan A, Natarajan V, Agarkar S. Botulinum toxin A as a treatment modality for acute acquired comitant esotropia – An Indian perspective. Indian J Ophthalmol 2025 Feb1; 73(2):228-230.

A. MAJOR PROCEDURES

• Recession & resection – recti and obliques
• Myotomy
• Paediatric cataract
• Evisceration
• SICS
• Phacoemulsification

B. MINOR PROCEDURES

• Tarsorrhaphy
• Chalazion incision and curettage
• Glue+ BCL procedure
• Intravitreal injections
• Intracameral injections
• AC wash

C. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

• Primary Open Globe Injury repair
• Traumatic lid repairs
• Anterior segment foreign body removal

D. LASER PROCEDURES

• Laser DLCP
• Laser Iridotomy
• Retinal Lasers: PRP, Focal, Grid, Barrage, LIO, ROP laser
• YAG Capsulotomy

• Physical poster titled – “Prognostic significance of Congenital Ectropion Uveae in the outcome of Newborn Glaucoma” Indian Society of Paediatric Glaucoma 1st annual conference (IPGS Dec 2019, Hyderabad) – Won 1st prize for Best Poster presentation
• Free paper titled – “ IOL power calculation in children – Do we have an answer?” All India Ophthalmic Society Annual Conference(AIOC May 2023, Kochi) Best Paper of the session

• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association (TNOA)