Faculty Profile

POORNIMA R

Assistant Professor

Qualification

M.Optom | B.Optom

Contact Info

[email protected]

Bio

Myself Poornima B.Optom, M.optom devoted academician and an active clinician since 2016. I have completed by under graduation in Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai-2010-11 batch and pursued master’s degree of optometry in Manipal university-Manipal in 2015-16. After completing my studies, started my career in Nethra Jyothi college of optometry and paramedical college as Principle for two years and joined SRIHER family as teaching faculty. Have handled various courses such as Visual optics, optometric instruments, ocular anatomy and physiology, Paediatric optometry, Geriatric optometry, Binocular vision. Having good clinical skills, good in diagnosis of binocular anomalies, orthoptic evaluation, contact lens fitting and dispensing. Enthusiastic and fascinated toward teaching and research work. Have guided many postgraduates for their research and thesis work.

Educations

Research Interest

Projects

Research Guidance

  • Knowledge and awareness about computer vision syndrome among visual communication students
  • Ocular symptomology on continued usage of electronic gadgets in IT professionals
  • Comparing the prevalence of Dry eye syndrome in controlled and uncontrolled patients with Diabetic Mellitus Type 2
  • Comparison of accommodative changes on exposure to digital screen and traditional reading materials
  • Comparison between Gold standard Vs Computerized visual function tests
  • Assessment of knowledge, practice and guidelines towards the novel COVID 19 among eye care practitioners in Chennai
  • Comparison of Tear Function among newly diagnosed polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) subjects and subjects under Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    Effect of visual function on the consumption of dark chocolate
  • Comparison of Reading performance with Optical and Electronic low vision device among Low vision children
  • To evaluate quality of life among glaucoma patients

Awards & Recognitions

News

Membership

OATN lifetime membership

Member- Optomtery Association of Tamil Nanbargal (OATN) LM 388

Admissions