Dr. Thanuja G.P.

Associate Professor

  • School

    Medical College

  • Department

    Department of Ophthalmology

Dr. Thanuja G.P. graduated from Ramaiah medical college and went on to do her postgraduation in Ophthalmology at Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Minto eye Hospital, Bangalore. She then did her Comprehensive Ophthalmology fellowship at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia. She has specialized in cornea and external diseases form Bangalore Medical College. She has also done her MBA in Health Care Services.

She joined Ramaiah Medical College in 2012 and is interested in developing the cornea and ocular surface sub-specialty at Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital She has 28 publications in National and International journals and various podium presentations in State, National and International conferences.

Skill set :

  • Trained in phacoemulsification and manual small incision cataract surgery, experienced in treating complicated cataract cases
  • Cornea and external eye disease- Keratoplasty, amniotic membrane transplantation, Steven Johnson’s syndrome, Dry eye Pterygium management, Collagen cross linking and keratoconus management
  • Ocular trauma- corneal tears, chemical injuries
  • Ocular surface neoplasms
  • Contact lens fitting

Qualifications

  • (PG with Specialization)

    Bangalore Medical College Ophthalmology, 2007

  • (UG with Specialization)

    M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, 2003

Experience

Total Years of Experience

20 Years

Academic Experience
  • Bangalore Medical College - 5 Years
  • Esi, Rajajinagar - 3 Months
  • Ramaiah Medical College - 10 Years 9 Months

Training Experience (With Topics)

  • MBA in health care services
  • PG DIPRL
  • LASIK training

  • Tele - ophthalmology
  • Community ophthalmology
  • Genomics in ocular diseases

  • Anterior segment Trauma - The fundamentals of management chapter

  • Letter of Appreciation by MSRMC 2016.
  • Member of Academy of Medical sciences (MAMS) by NAMS - 2020
  • Best paper in Ocular surface in KOSCON 2021

National Conference Papers
  • Pradeep, T., 2019a. Ocular manifestations in Stevens Johnson syndrome, in: Cornea Free Paper. Presented at the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society conference, Belgaum, Karnataka.
  • Pradeep, T., 2019b. PCOS and dry eye, in: Ocular Surface Category. Presented at the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society conference 2019, Belgaum.
  • Pradeep, T.G., 2022e. A qualitative study to assess the challenges faced by clinicians and patients in uveitis cases, in: Free Paper Uvea. Presented at the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society conference 2022.
  • Pradeep, T.G., 2022f. Comparison of retrobulbar circulation in Type 2 diabetics and non-diabetics using color doppler imaging, in: Free Paper. Presented at the KOS 2022.
  • Pradeep, T.G., 2019. Barriers to cataract surgery in rural population of Karnataka, in: Community Ophthalmology Free Paper. Presented at the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society conference 2019, Belgaum 2019.
  • Pradeep, T.G., n.d. A rare case of Subretinal hemorrhage in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, in: Poster. Presented at the AIOC 2022, Mumbai.
  • Pradeep, T.G., n.d. Congenital hypofibrinogenemia, in: Instruction Course - Ocular Trauma Management. Presented at the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society conference 2019, Belgaum 2019.
  • Pradeep, T.G., n.d. Congenital hypofibrinogenemia presenting as proptosis, in: Video Presentation. Presented at the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society conference 2019.
  • Pradeep, T.G., n.d. Relationship between intensity-modulated radiotherapy for sinonasal tumors and dry eye, in: Ocular Surface Free Paper. Presented at the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society conference 2021, Bangalore.
International Conference Papers
  • Pradeep, T.G., 2022a. An Enhanced mobile web service based interactive system for effective diagnosis and management of Uveitis patients, in: Eposter. Presented at the WOC 2022, virtual.
  • Pradeep, T.G., 2022b. Clinical study of ocular manifestations in patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed haematolymphoid malignancies at a tertiary care hospital, in: Free Paper Retina. Presented at the WOC 2022.
  • Pradeep, T.G., 2022c. Comparison of retrobulbar circulation in Type 2 diabetics and non-diabetics using color doppler imaging, in: Eposter. Presented at the WOC 2022.
  • Pradeep, T.G., 2022d. Conjunctival impression cytology & its relationship with ocular GvHD in those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, in: Free Paper. Presented at the WOC 2022, Virtual.
  • Pradeep, T.G., n.d. A qualitative study to assess the challenges faced by clinicians and patients uveitis cases, in: Eposter. Presented at the WOC 2022.
  • Pradeep, T.G., n.d. Barriers to cataract surgery in rural eye camps of South Karnataka, in: Poster. Presented at the World Ophthalmic Congress 2020.
National Journal Papers
  • Pradeep, T., Sundaresh, D., Ramani, S., 2021. Adoption of newer teaching methods to overcome challenges of training in ophthalmology residency during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indian J Ophthalmol 69, 1292. DOI
  • Pradeep, Thanuja Gopal, Murthy, N., H, D., 2022. The Basics of Scientific Writing. TNOA J Ophthalmic Sci Res 60, 175. DOI
  • Neurotrophic keratitis secondary to dorsal medullary infarction, 2019. IJCEO 5, 414–416. DOI
  • A comparison between anterior chamber intraocular lenses with those of retro-pupillary iris claw lenses: Visual outcome and complications, 2020. IJCEO 4, 12–15. DOI
  • Pyogenic granuloma post OSSN excision: A case report and review of literature, 2020. IJOOO 4, 12–14. DOI
  • Ramani, S., Pradeep, T., Sundaresh, D., 2022. An update on the novel approaches towards skills assessment of ophthalmology residents in the Indian scenario. Indian J Ophthalmol 70, 1092. DOI
  • Ramani, S., Pradeep, T., Sundaresh, D., 2018. Effect of wet-laboratory training on resident performed manual small-incision cataract surgery. Indian J Ophthalmol 66, 793. DOI
  • Soumya, R., Thanuja, G., Divya, D., 2021. Visual outcome following cataract surgery in patients with traumatic cataract in a tertiary hospital, South India. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2021, 5615.
  • Thanuja, G., Ananth, B., 2021. Visual health assessment amongst in-service police personnel. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2021, 2351.
  • Thanuja, G., Namrata, D., 2020. Bane of consanguinity - Vision-threatening orbital sub-periosteal hematoma in hypofibrinogenemia. Indian J Med Res 152, 170. DOI
  • Vinzamuri, S., Pradeep, T., Kotian, R., 2021. Bilateral paracentral acute middle maculopathy and acute macular neuroretinopathy following COVID-19 vaccination. Indian J Ophthalmol 69, 2862. DOI
International Journal Papers
    • Shetti, S., Pradeep, T.G., Devappa, N., 2022. Barriers for the uptake of cataract surgery: A rural community-based study. African Vision and Eye Health 81. DOI
    • Pradeep, T.G., 2021. Orange-Rind juice induced endothelialitis. International Journal of Ocular Oncology and Oculoplasty 6, 260–262.
    • Pradeep, T.G., 2014. Bilateral Uveitis in Rickettsial Disease. J Infect Dis Ther 03. DOI
    • Pradeep, T.G., n.d. Non Covid Ophthalmic Emergency During The Lockdown Period Of Covid-19 Pandemic. British Journal of Medical & Health Sciences (BJMHS) 2, 459–462.
    • Pradeep, T.G., Cannon, P., Dodd, T., Selva, D., 2010. Lacrimal Gland Involvement in Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis and Review of the Literature. Journal of Ophthalmology 2010, 1–6. DOI
    • Pradeep, T.G., Gangasagara, S.B., Subbaramaiah, G.B., Suresh, M.B., Gangashettappa, N., Durgappa, R., 2012. Prevalence of Undiagnosed HIV Infection in Patients With Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in a Tertiary Center in Karnataka, South India. Cornea 31, 1282–1284. DOI
    • Pradeep, T.G., Gangasagara, S.B., Tk, R., n.d. Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis - An Atypical Presentation of Calotropis Induced Keratitis.
    • Pradeep, Thanuja Gopal, Namrata D., Thomas, A., 2022. Rate and risk factors for posterior capsular rent in small incision cataract surgery in a teaching hospital. Pan Am J Ophthalmol 4, 12. DOI
    • Pradeep, T., Shetti, S., 2022. Ocular manifestations in acute stage Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis - A retrospective study in a tertiary hospital in south India. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 12, 184. DOI
    • Kakizaki, H., Prabhakaran, V., Pradeep, T., Malhotra, R., Selva, D., 2009. Peripheral Branching of Levator Superioris Muscle and Müller Muscle Origin. American Journal of Ophthalmology 148, 800-803.e1. DOI
    • Pradeep, T., Kumar, P., Lakshmi, B., 2015. Calcinosis Cutis of the Eyelid. OR 3, 76–79. DOI
    • Pradeep, T., Marappa, R., 2016. Fungal Keratitis and Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in an HIV Positive Patient. OJOph 06, 108–111. DOI
    • Amulya, G.P., Thanuja, G.P., 2021. Central Serous Retinopathy in a Post COVID-19 Asymptomatic Healthcare Worker at a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Unique Case Report. OR 23–27. DOI

  • All India Ophthalmic Society
  • Karnataka Ophthalmic Society
  • Bangalore Ophthalmic societ
  • Women’s Ophthalmic society
  • Cornea Society
  • Indian Medical Association

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