Dr. Shilpa Viswanath

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath – Consultant Ophthalmologist | Vitreoretinal Surgery and Uveitis

What are the areas of expertise of Dr. Shilpa Viswanath?

The areas of expertise of Dr. Shilpa Viswanath are Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical Retina, and Uveitis.

Where did Dr. Shilpa Viswanath complete her education from?

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath completed her MBBS from AIIMS Bhubaneswar and MD Ophthalmology from AIIMS New Delhi. She has also completed her MCH Vitreoretinal Surgery from PGIMER Chandigarh.

What are the academic achievements of Dr. Shilpa Viswanath?

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath has the following academic achievements:

Thesis

1. MD thesis: “To compare the outcomes of laser vs combined laser and ranibizumab in threshold Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)” 
2. MCh thesis: “To compare the efficacy of 18% Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) versus air tamponade in the prevention of early postoperative vitreous cavity rebleed after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for non-resolving vitreous hemorrhage (NRVH) in retinal vascular disease- A Randomized control study.

International Presentations

1. Emirates Uveitis and Retina update (EUVRE) & Annual meeting of the Uveitis Society (India), 29th & 30th September 2023 – E-Poster – Tuberculosis or sarcoid? A perplexing case of recurrent granulomatous panuveitis. 
2. Speaker’s Corner – Free Paper to compare the outcomes of laser versus combined laser and ranibizumab in threshold retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). 24th Euretina Congress, Barcelona (19th – 22nd September 2024) 
3. Audio narrated Free Paper – Evaluation of RVI (Retinal Vascularity Index) and CVI (Choroidal Vascularity Index) indices in systemic hypertension. 24th Euretina Congress, Barcelona (19th – 22nd September 2024 
4. Video Presentation – Should you worry the vitrectomy cutter stops working an unexpected adrenaline rush for the trainee surgeon in a non-complicated case of pseudophakic rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. 24th Euretina Congress, Barcelona (19th – 22nd September 2024) 
5. Video Presentation – The peck-a-boo foreign body, 24th Euretina Congress, Barcelona (19th – 22nd September 2024)

National Presentations

1. Presented surgical video (challenging case) on severe crunch phenomenon in a case of aggressive retinopathy of prematurity, in the Indian ROP society meet, IROP, July 2023
2. Presented E-Poster on outcomes of Chandelier-Assisted External Drainage for Globe Salvage in Advanced Coats’ Disease in the Indian ROP Society meet, IROP, July 2023
3. Presented E-Poster on Outcomes of Lens Sparing Vitrectomy in Infantile Grey Vitreous Haemorrhage in the Indian ROP Society meet, IROP, July 2023
4. Chandigarh Eye Film Fest & Quest CEFF 2023 (24th September 2023) – Challenging cases (Competitive session) Enhanced S-cone syndrome with secondary CNVM in a young girl.
5. Presented my Surgical Video on Pars Plana vitrectomy with CMT FLEX IOL for post-traumatic dislocation of the crystalline lens in The Cutting-Edge Meet 2023 (4th & 5th November 2023)
6. Presented a surgical video on the management of subretinal cysticercosis at the 34th Annual Conference, Chandigarh Ophthalmological Society (26th November 2023)
7. Presented – E-Poster on the outcomes of Lens sparing vitrectomy in infantile grey vitreous hemorrhage at Vitreo Retinal Society of India Conference (1st – 3rd December 2023)
8. Presented an E-Poster, A tale of two Tubercular Retinitis at the Vitreo Retinal Society of India Conference (1st – 3rd December 2023)
9. 4th Retinal Imaging Symposium (RISHI) & 2nd Retinal Fellows Retreat (RFR) -12th – 14th April 2024 – Medical Retina case competition -unusual case of Acute Retinal Necrosis – A Roller Coaster Ride.
10. Presented a paper on my innovation in Vitreo Retinal Diseases. A novel technique of usage of a long, blunt tip attached to a viscous fluid extractor for the removal of subretinal silicon oil. On 14th Ret Net – India Meet (8th and 9th June 2024)
11. Presented my surgical video “The peck-a-boo foreign body surgical case of a foreign body that perforated the lateral rectus” at the 14th Ret Net – India Meet (8th and 9th June 2024)
12. Presented a case in Rapid Fire Session – Unusual case of Panuveitis with Proptosis in a young girl, at USICON 2024, Chandigarh (4th – 6th October 2024)
13. Reviewed articles for ocular immunology and inflammation

What are Dr. Shilpa Viswanath areas of interest in Ophthalmology?

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath’s areas of interest in Ophthalmology are Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical Retina and Uveitis.

What is the experience of the Dr. Shilpa Viswanath in Ophthalmology?

The details of Dr. Shilpa Viswanath’s experience are listed below:

What are the professional achievements of Dr. Shilpa Viswanath?

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath has performed a live surgery for Diabetic Vitreous Haemorrhage with Tractional Retinal Detachment as a part of Retina Fellows Retreat (RFR) in 2025.

What awards and recognitions has Dr. Shilpa Viswanath received in the field of Ophthalmology?

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath has received the following awards and recognitions in the field of Ophthalmology:

1. Chandigarh Eye Film Fest Quest CEFF 2023 – Challenging Cases – She has won the 2^nd prize. 
2. Emirate Uveitis and Retina Update (EUVRE) & Annual Uveitis Society (India) meeting – E-Poster – She received a Travel Grant.
3. 4th Retinal Imaging Symposium (RISHI) & 2nd Retina Fellows Retreat (RFR) – Medical Retina Case Competition – She won the 3^rd prize. 
4. USICON 2024, Chandigarh (4th – 6th October 2024) Rapid Fire Session – Unusual case of Panuveitis with Proptosis in a young girl – She proudly secured the 1^st prize.

What is the academic work done in Ophthalmology by Dr. Shilpa Viswanath?

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath has done the following academic work in the field of Ophthalmology:

Indexed Publications

1. Retained cilia in anterior chamber in repaired post-traumatic corneal laceration, Yogita Gupta1, Shilpa Viswanath2 (BMJ case reports) 
2. Solitary fibrous tumor of lacrimal sac masquerading as lacrimal sac mucocele- a diagnostic and surgical dilemma. Panda, Bijnya; AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Department of Ophthalmology, Viswanath, Shilpa; All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Baisakh, Manas; Profile Diagnostics, Pathology Rauta, Sudhasmita; Profile Diagnostics (BMJ case reports) 
3. Panda B, Viswanath S, Parija S, Bhatt B. Caterpillar hair-induced ophthalmitis causing exudative retinal detachment. BMJ Case Rep. 2022 Jul 12;15(7): e251145. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-251145. PMID: 35820733; PMCID: PMC9277373. 
4. Panda BB, Nayak B, Mohapatra S, Thakur S, Vishwanath S. Success and complications of endoscopic laser dacryocystorhinostomy vs. external dacryocystorhinostomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2023 Oct;71(10):3290-3298. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_3334_22. PMID: 37787224; PMCID: PMC10683697. 
5. Panda BB, Behera S, Vishwanath S. Successful Management of an Acute Case of Orbital Cellulitis of Odontogenic Origin. J Emerg Trauma Shock. 2023 Jan-Mar;16(1):29-30. doi: 10.4103/jets.jets_112_22. Epub 2023 Feb 24. PMID: 37181743; PMCID: PMC10167824.
6. Double Hump appearance of TRD on widefield OCT. Manu Sharma, Shilpa Viswanath, Ramandeep Singh – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology case report 2024; 4: 608 
7. Effect of medium-term PFCL tamponade on eyes previously filled with silicon oil. Shilpa Viswanath, Ramandeep Singh, Manu Sharma – Retina March. 2024. 
8. A novel technique of use of piece of 25-G infusion canula as a sleeve for securing ends of 240 bands in the encircling procedure. Shilpa Viswanath, Manu Sharma, Ramandeep Singh -Retina – July. 2024. 
9. Fibrin formation within the Eye’s – A visual perspective. Manu Sharma, Shilpa Viswanath, Ramandeep Singh – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology case reports – July. 2024. 
10. Eyes are the window to the body – A journey from subconjunctival hemorrhage to SLE and inferior vena cava stenting. One minute Ophthalmology – Manu Sharma, Shilpa Viswanath, Ramandeep Singh – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 72 (10) N 1390, October, 2024. 
11. One-minute Ophthalmology – Not the usual frosted branch angiitis – Manu Sharma, Shilpa Viswanath, Atul Arora – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 2024; 72 : 1543 
12. Manu Sharma, Atul Arora, Shilpa Viswanath, Ankur Jindal, Amit Rawat, Deepti Suri, Surjit Singh & Vishali Gupta (19 Apr 2025): Retinal Vasculitis in Familial Blau Syndrome, Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2025.2495063 

Non-indexed Publications

1. Viswanath, Shilpa; Sharma, Manu; Singh, Ramandeep. Posterior vitreous detachment induced avulsion of retinal vessels. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology – Case Reports 5(1):p 200, Jan–Mar 2025. | DOI: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_1822_24

Accepted and Yet to be Published Work

1. Unusual case of exudative retinal detachment with choroidal involvement- a diagnostic challenge -IJO case reports 
2. A curious case of panuveitis with proptosis in a young girl – one minute ophthalmology – IJO 

What are the research areas of Dr. Shilpa Viswanath in the field of Ophthalmology?

The research areas of Dr. Shilpa Viswanath in Ophthalmology are Diabetic Retinopathy, ROP, Uveitis, Retinal Surgical Techniques and Retinal Dystrophies.

What are the professional membership groups in Ophthalmology that Dr. Shilpa Viswanath is a part of?

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath is a part of the following professional membership groups in Ophthalmology:

1. Lifetime member of “All India Ophthalmological Society”
2. Lifetime member of “The Young Ophthalmologists Society of India”
3. Lifetime member of “Indian ROP Society”
4. Lifetime member of “Uveitis Society of India”
5. Member of “Vitreoretinal Society of India”
6. Member of European Society of Retina specialist

At which branch of Eye7 Eye Hospitals is Dr. Shilpa Viswanath available?

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath is available at Lajpat Nagar branch of Eye7 Eye Hospitals. She is available at the following schedule:

Days – Monday to Saturday

Time – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Why should a patient visit Dr. Shilpa Viswanath for their eye treatment?

A patient should visit Dr. Shilpa Viswanath for specialist opinion on retinal diseases and uveitis and for undergoing vitreoretinal surgeries.

What are the languages spoken by Dr. Shilpa Viswanath?

Dr. Shilpa Viswanath speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam fluently.