Dr. Sunil GT Consultant Ophthalmology
Years of Experience : 27
Nationality : India
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Arabic
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Dr. Sunil GT is a fellowship-trained Consultant Ophthalmologist with over 23 years of experience in glaucoma and cataract care. He earned his MBBS from the Medical College, Trivandrum, University of Kerala, India, in 1995. Following this, he completed his master’s degree in Ophthalmology (MS) at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Madras Medical College, India, in 2001. In the same year, Dr. Sunil pursued advanced training through the Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship, focusing on basic and advanced cataract surgery, particularly in phacoemulsification, at the Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, India. He further enhanced his expertise with a long-term glaucoma fellowship at the renowned LV Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, India, in 2003. Dr. Sunil is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in Glasgow, UK, and holds memberships in the International Council of Ophthalmology (UK) and the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He also completed training in refractive surgery at the New Vision Laser Centre – Centre for Sight, India, in 2015. Throughout his career, Dr. Sunil has held prominent positions in various esteemed medical institutions. Notably, he served as an Associate Consultant in glaucoma and cataract services at the prestigious Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, for four years, beginning in 2005. His contributions to ophthalmology extend beyond clinical practice; he has co-authored several research articles published in peer-reviewed journals and has actively participated in numerous local and international conferences.
Awards & Achievements
- Certificate of Appreciation – Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi – In Recognition of Outstanding Dedication and Commitment to Work – June 2021.
Research & Publications
- Co-Investigator in ‘Chennai Glaucoma Study’. A Population-Based Epidemiological Study for Prevalence and Incidence of Glaucoma. Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai (2005–2009).
- Six-Year Incidence of Visually Significant Age-Related Cataracts. Chennai Eye Disease Incidence Study. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2016 March; 44(2):114.
- Six-Year Incidence of Ocular Hypertension in a South Indian Population. BJO. 99(5):604–608, May 2015.
- Baseline Risk Factors for Incidence of Blindness in a South Indian Population. IOVS. 2014 Aug 7; 55(9):5545.
- Predictors for Incidence of POAG in a South Indian Population. Ophthalmology. Volume 121, Issue 7, July 2014, 1370–1376.
- Six-Year Incidence of Angle Closure Disease in a South Indian Population. Am J Ophthalmol. 2013 Dec; 156(6).
- Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Precipitated by Acute Primary Angle Closure. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2010 Sept; 58(5):437–440.
- Perimetric Severity in Hospital-Based and Population-Based Glaucoma Patients. Clin Exp Optom. 2010 Sept; 93(5):349–353.
Expertise
- Glaucoma Treatments.
- Laser Procedures.
- Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (YAG PI).
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT).
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS).
- Advanced Surgical Techniques.
- Trabeculectomy.
- Aqueous Shunt Surgeries.
- Congenital Glaucoma Procedures.
- Cataract Procedures.
- Surgical Techniques.
- Phacoemulsification.
- Femto Cataract Surgery with Premium Intraocular Lenses.
- Combined Surgeries.
- Procedures Addressing both Glaucoma and Cataracts.
- Refractive Surgeries.
- PRK, LASIK, and Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs).
- Pterygium Excision with Conjunctival Autograft.
Membership
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow.
- Member of American College of Surgeons.
- All India Ophthalmological Society, AIOS.
- Glaucoma Society of India, GSI.
- European Glaucoma Society.
- Indian Medical Association.
- AAO/WGA/APGS.
Blogs
Understanding and Correcting Squint: Comprehensive Guidance from the Department of Ophthalmology, Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi
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Dry Eyes – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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Floaters & Flashes – Why Do I See Them
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