Dr. Thanuja G P – HOD & Consultant Ophthalmologist in Bangalore

Dr. Thanuja G P is HOD & Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore. She holds MS, DNB, FCED, MBA (HCS) and MAMS qualifications and has 18 years of experience in ophthalmology.

Dr. Thanuja completed her undergraduate education at Ramaiah Medical College and her postgraduate training in Ophthalmology at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Minto Eye Hospital, Bangalore. She later completed a Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia, followed by fellowship training in Cornea and External Eye Diseases from Bangalore Medical College.

Her areas of expertise include cataract surgery, cornea and external eye diseases, ocular trauma, ocular surface neoplasms and contact lens fitting. She is trained in phacoemulsification and manual small-incision cataract surgery and has experience in the management of complicated cataract cases.

Dr. Thanuja has a special interest in developing the cornea and ocular surface subspecialty at Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital. Her clinical expertise includes keratoplasty, amniotic membrane transplantation, dry eye, pterygium management, collagen cross-linking and keratoconus management.

She has contributed 18 publications to national and international journals and has presented her work at state and national conferences. She was also awarded a Letter of Appreciation for her services to Ramaiah Medical College in 2016 and received MAMS in 2021.

Patients looking for an Ophthalmologist in Bangalore can consult Dr. Thanuja G P at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital for comprehensive cataract, cornea, external eye and ocular surface care.

Dr. Thanuja G P's Ophthalmology Treatment Expertise

Dr. Thanuja G P is an experienced Ophthalmologist in Bangalore specializing in cataract, cornea and external eye diseases, ocular trauma and ocular surface conditions. She provides individualized eye care based on clinical assessment and patient requirements.

Cataract Treatment

Comprehensive evaluation and surgical management of cataracts, including routine and complicated cataract cases.

Phacoemulsification

Sutureless cataract surgery using phacoemulsification for suitable patients following a detailed ophthalmic evaluation.

Small Incision Cataract Surgery

Manual small-incision cataract surgery for appropriate cataract cases based on individual clinical requirements.

Cornea Treatment

Evaluation and management of a range of corneal conditions through specialized assessment and appropriate medical or surgical treatment.

Corneal Transplantation

Keratoplasty procedures for selected corneal conditions where corneal transplantation is clinically indicated.

Keratoconus Treatment

Assessment and management of keratoconus, including collagen cross-linking for suitable patients.

Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking

Corneal collagen cross-linking may be used for suitable keratoconus cases to help stabilize the cornea.

Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Disease

Evaluation and management of dry eye and other ocular surface conditions based on the underlying cause and clinical assessment.

Pterygium Management

Medical and surgical management of pterygium and related ocular surface conditions when clinically appropriate.

Amniotic Membrane Transplantation

Amniotic membrane grafting for selected ocular surface conditions and corneal healing requirements.

Ocular Trauma Treatment

Evaluation and management of ocular trauma, including corneal tears and chemical injuries.

Ocular Surface Neoplasms

Assessment and management of selected neoplastic conditions affecting the ocular surface.

Contact Lens Fitting

Professional contact lens assessment and fitting based on individual visual and ocular requirements.

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

The Ophthalmology department provides comprehensive eye care through cataract, cornea, retina, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology and other specialty clinics.