About Doctor
- Dr. Rashmi Mittal is a skilled cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon, trained at renowned institutions including L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, and Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA.
- Educational Achievements: She earned her Masters in Ophthalmology from Christian Medical College, Vellore, where she was honored with a gold medal and the "Best Outgoing Student" prize.
- Comprehensive Training: Dr. Mittal is a diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in ophthalmology and has completed all steps of FICO, UK.
- Academic Background: She completed her MBBS from Manipal Medical University in 2007 and MS from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2013.
- Active Researcher: Dr. Rashmi has presented papers, posters, and videos at various national and international forums. She has numerous publications in esteemed international peer-reviewed journals and a strong interest in cornea and ocular surface reconstruction research.
- Clinical Focus: Her expertise encompasses corneal transplants, infectious keratitis, keratoconus, phacoemulsification, and LASIK procedures.
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction: Dr. Mittal is extensively trained in advanced ocular surface reconstruction techniques, including amniotic membrane transplantation, stem cell surgeries (SLET), mucous membrane grafts (MMG), and artificial corneal transplantation (keratoprosthesis).
- Addressing Complex Cases: She specializes in treating complex ocular surface diseases such as ocular chemical burns, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and ocular surface squamous neoplasia.
- Vision for Patient Care: Dr. Rashmi Mittal's aspiration is to reduce the incidence and impact of corneal blindness while delivering exceptional and affordable care to all her patients.
Specializations & Treatments:
- Cataract Surgery: Dr. Mittal performs cataract surgeries to restore clear vision.
- Cornea Surgery: Her expertise lies in corneal surgeries, including corneal transplants.
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction: She is skilled in advanced techniques for restoring the ocular surface, such as amniotic membrane transplantation, stem cell surgeries, and mucous membrane grafts.
- Refractive Surgery: Dr. Mittal offers refractive procedures like LASIK to correct vision.
- Special Focus: Her clinical interests include managing infectious keratitis, keratoconus, and complex ocular surface diseases.