Dr. Divya Sundaresh

Dr. Divya Sundaresh is an orbit and oculoplasty surgeon a specialized medical professional who focuses on the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of conditions affecting the orbit (the bony socket that houses the eye) and the surrounding structures, including the eyelids, tear ducts, and the soft tissues around the eye. She as a  surgeon is an expert in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, addressing a wide range of medical conditions, from trauma and tumors to congenital issues and cosmetic concerns.

Educational qualification:

• MBBS - MS Ramaiah Medical College - 2004
• DO - (Tamil Nadu The Dr MGR University) Aravind Eye Hospital and Post graduate Institute Of Opthalamology, Madurai - 2008
• DNB - National Board of Examinations, New Delhi - 2011

Clinical expertise:

• Orbital Surgery: This includes surgical intervention for diseases or disorders affecting the bony orbit. She can treat conditions such as orbital fractures (often due to trauma), orbital tumors (benign and malignant), and orbital infections. And also perform delicate procedures to repair or reconstruct the orbit, preserving vision and facial appearance.
• Oculoplastic Surgery: Oculoplasty is focused on reconstructing and rejuvenating the eyelids, tear ducts, and surrounding facial structures. This may involve surgeries to correct ptosis (drooping eyelids), repair damage caused by trauma or cancer, and address conditions like entropion (inward-turning eyelids) or ectropion (outward-turning eyelids). She is skilled in performing cosmetic eyelid surgery, such as blepharoplasty (eyelid lifts), to improve both function and appearance.
• Tear Duct Surgery: Disorders of the tear ducts, such as blockages or infections, can lead to excessive tearing or dry eyes. Oculoplastic surgeon she can perform procedures like dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) to restore normal drainage and relieve these symptoms.
• Reconstruction After Tumors: Surgery plays a crucial role in reconstructing the eye area following the removal of tumors, whether benign or malignant. This often requires a combination of functional and aesthetic repairs to restore the appearance and functionality of the affected areas.
• Cosmetic Oculoplasty: Beyond medical interventions, oculoplastic surgeons often perform procedures aimed at improving the appearance of the eyes and surrounding facial features. These include eyelid lifts, brow lifts, and fat transfers, which can provide both rejuvenating and anti-aging effects.

Research & publicatons:

• Divya Dabir Sundaresh, Soumya Ramani, Thanuja G P. A comparison between anterior chamber intraocular lenses with those of retro- pupillary iris claw lenses: Visual outcome and complications.  Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, January-March 2018;4(1):12-15. (First author – Index Copernicus)
• Ramani S, Pradeep TG, Sundaresh DD. Effect of wet-laboratory training on resident performed manual small-incision cataract surgery. Indian J Ophthalmol 2018; 66:793-7. (3rd author – Pubmed indexed)
• Ramani S, Pradeep TG, Sundaresh DD. Visual outcome following cataract surgery in patients with traumatic cataract in a tertiary hospital, South India. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology Year: 2017, Volume: 3, Issue: 4.  480-484. (3rd author – Index Copernicus)
• Sundaresh DD, Mangala Gouri S R. Glial heterotopia in an adult: A rare orbital mass. Indian J Ophthalmol 2016; 64:843-4. (1st author – Pubmed indexed – case report)
• Ajay K, Saranya S, Sundaresh DD, Hithashree H R, Hemalatha B C, Krishnaswamy M, Shetty SB. Efficacy and safety of intraoperative intracameral mydriasis in manual small incision cataract surgery - A randomized controlled trial. Indian J Ophthalmol 2017; 65:584-8. (3rd author – pubmed indexed)
• Ajay K, Krishnaprasad R, Divya D S. Ophthalmic surgical training in Karnataka and Southern India: Present status and future interests from a survey of final-year residents. Indian J Ophthalmol 2015; 63:306-11. (3rd author – pubmed indexed)
• Abhishek Singh, Kavita Prasad M, Malavika Krishnaswamy, Sundaresh DD, et al. Comparison of Transconjunctival approach versus Infraorbital approach for infraorbital rim and orbital floor fractures – A prospective clinical study. Journal of Dental & Oro-facial research 2018;14(2):3 -19 (5th author – RUAS Journal)
• Non Covid Ophthalmic Emergency during the lockdown period of the Covid 19 pandemic. Devappa Namrata; G. P. Thanuja; Ananth Bhandary; Soumya Ramani; Divya D. Sundaresh; Ramaya M British Journal of Medical & Health Sciences (BJMHS)Vol. 2 Issue 9, September -2020 5th author – Pubmed indexed)
• Vijayan K., Sundaresh D., Ramanujam L. Ocular trauma in mid face fractures - An interdisciplinary approach. Clinical and Experimental Ocular Trauma and Infection. 2021; 3(1): 2-9. (2nd and Corresponding author – DOAJ indexed)
• Pradeep, Thanuja G; Sundaresh, Divya Dabir; Ramani, Soumya. Adoption of newer teaching methods to overcome challenges of training in ophthalmology residency during the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology: May 2021 - Volume 69 - Issue 5 - p 1292-1297 doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_3063_20 (2nd & Corresponding author – pubmed indexed – Review article)
• Ramani, Soumya; Pradeep, Thanuja G; Sundaresh, Divya D; An update on the novel approaches towards skills assessment of ophthalmology residents in the Indian scenario, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology: April 2022 - Volume 70 - Issue 4 - p 1092-1098 doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1034_21(3rd author, Pubmed indexed, review article)
• Ramani, Soumya; Anusha, Aynala; Sundaresh, Divya D; Shetty, Sathyendranath Collateral damage: Corneal injury due to mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic - A case series, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology: January 2022 - Volume 70 - Issue 1 - p 306-307 doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1861_21(Case series, pubmed indexed, 3rd author)
• Ramani S., Sanjay Kulkarni A., Sundaresh D., N T M. An unusually large intraorbital wooden foreign body with an intact globe- “Bark”ing up the wrong tree. CEOTI. 2021; 3(3): 39-42. (Case report, DOAJ indexed, 3rd author)
• E-learning in ophthalmology among undergraduate medical students in India during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ksheeraja Y, Soumya Ramani, Ananth Bhandary, Divya D. Sundaresh Ophthalmol J 2021;6:137-142 DOI: 10.5603/OJ.2021.0025 (original article, DOAJ indexed, 4th author)

Professional membership:

• Member of Karnataka Ophthalmic Society
• Member of All India Ophthalmological Society
• Member of Oculoplastic Association of India.
• Member of Bangalore Ophthalmic Society