Dr. Harika Regani, an ophthalmologist unlike any other, bringing in international treatments and diagnostic techniques which are a rarity in India. Immense passion inculcated with unabashed dedication, Dr.Harika is redefining ophthalmology scenario not just in the city but surrounding areas as well. From cancers to aesthetics of eye, she has mastered the art of eye care.
Dr. Harika completed her MBBS from Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences, Medchal, Hyderabad. Later completed her MD (Ophthalmology) from Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences under AIIMS, New Delhi. Her senior residency is from Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. Clinical fellowship in Oculoplasty, Ocular oncology and facial aesthetics from Centre for Sight Superspeciality Eye hospital, Hyderabad and later senior fellowship from Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (Sitapur Eye Hospital), Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh and lastly her observership from Sri Sankara Deva Nethralaya, Guwahati
Dr. Harika Regani
MD Ophthalmology (AIIMS, New Delhi)
FAICO Oculoplasty
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Work Experience
CLINICAL TRAINING
Training in all specialities of Ophthalmology including:
- Cornea, lens and Refractive Surgery
- Glaucoma
- Neuro-ophthalmology & Strabismus
- Oculoplasty & Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Ocular Trauma and other Ocular Emergencies
- Retina, Vitreous and Uvea
- Lasers, Ultrasound
Advanced diagnostic modalities like
- Biometry work up & Refractive surgery work up
- Corneal pachymetry, Specular microscopy & Corneal topographic evaluation
- Electrophysiological tests including electro-retinography, electro-oculography and visual evoked potentials
- Fundus Photography, Retcam imaging and Fluorescein angiography, ICGA,OCT-A, OPTOS
- Humphrey Visual Field Evaluation & Goldmann perimetry
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Ultrasound Biomicroscopy, Anterior Segment OCT, Scanning Laser Polarimetry, Hiedelberg Retinal Tomography
DOCTORAL THESIS
During Fellowships
SURGICAL EXPERIENCE
Performed following procedures in adequate numbers: (during postgraduation)
- Cataract surgery: Extra capsular cataract extraction, Small Incisional Cataract Surgery , Phacoemulsification.
- Other surgeries: Corneal perforation repair, Dacryocystorhinostomy, Evisceration, Enucleation, Intravitreal injections, Silicone oil Removal, Entropion Surgery, Ectropion Surgery, Pterygium/Chalazion excision, Lid laceration repair, Therapeutic Keratoplasty, Trabeculectomy, Recession and Resection surgeries.
- Nd: yag capsulotomy, Nd: yag Peripheral iridotomy
Assisted following surgeries
- Glaucoma filtering surgeries
- Orbitotomy
- Pediatric cataract extraction
- Optical Keratoplasty
- Squint surgeries
- Pars plana Vitrectomy & Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy
- Vitreo-Retinal surgery, Scleral Buckling Surgery
During fellowship
- Orbitotomy
- Exenteration
- Excision and incision biopsies
- Orbital fracture repair
- Ptosis surgeries
- Blepharoplasty
- Sclerotherapy
Performed following surgeries during Senior fellowship- 01.06.2021 to 30.10.21
- Dacryocystectomy
- Dacryocystorhinostomy with and without implants.
- Orbitotomy
- Lid surgeries- ectropion, entropion, excision and incision biopsies
- Eyelid reconstructions
- Ptosis surgeries- pediatric and adult
- Enucleation with implant and customized ocular prosthesis
- Evisceration with implant and customized ocular prosthesis
- Punctal plugs
- Ocular trauma repairs
- Canthoplasties
- Pterygium and ocular surface tumor removal & reconstruction
- Amniotic membrane transplant for ocular surface
- Socket reconstruction of contracted sockets and customized ocular prosthesis
MEMBERSHIPS
WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED
- RPC Ophthalmology Congress, March 2016, 2017, 2018
- RPC Clinical Workshops- 2016, 2017, 2018
- 69th Annual DOS Conference, April 2018, New Delhi
- AIOS, PG Refresher Course in Ophthalmology, February 2018, PGI Chandigarh
- Joint DOS-SPOSI International Congress, December 2017, New Delhi
- 9th DOS Teaching Programme, November 2017, New Delhi
- 68th Annual DOS Conference, April 2017, New Delhi
- AIOS, PG Refresher Course in Ophthalmology, December 2016, New Delhi
- 67th Annual DOS Conference, April 2016, New Delhi
- 8th DOS Teaching Programme, January 2016, New Delhi
- 29th National Eye Donation Fortnight, August 2015, 2016, 2017
- Research Methodology Workshops, New Delhi, June 2017,2018
- X- Files June 2020
- X-Files Ocular Oncology Webinar Episode-3 , September 2020
- World Ophthalmic congress 2020 (Virtual)
- AAO 2020 (Virtual)
- ASOPRS 2020 (Virtual)
- OPAI Midterm Conference 2021
- AIOC 2021 (Virtual)
- TOS 2021 (Virtual)
- OPAI 2021 (Virtual)
- OSACON 2021 (Virtual)
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY PROGRAMMES
PUBLICATIONS
- Pujari A, Bajaj MS, Regani H, Jayaram N et al. Post traumatic complete globe luxation. Delhi J Ophthalmol,2017; 28:316
- Pujari A, Singh R , Regani H. , Agarwal S. Bilateral optic disc coloboma, BMJ case reports 2017; 221547
- Ultrawidefield fundus fluroscein angiography in pediatric retinal vascular diseases. Temkar S., Chawla R., Vohra R., Regani H., Garg G., Azad S. Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
- When all else fails- Secondary Episcleral plaque brachytherapy in Retinoblsatoma. Harika Regani, Santosh G Honavar. DJO 2020;25:27-6I
- Bansal R, Aishwarya A, Rao R, Christy MC, Sen M, Regani H, Bagai P, Reddy VA, Mulay K, Bongoni P, Honavar SG. Impact of COVID-19 nationwide lockdown on retinoblastoma treatment and outcome: A study of 476 eyes of 326 children. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2021 Oct;69(10):2617-2624. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_2243_21.
BOOK CHAPTERS
- Regani H, Karthikeya R ,Yamini A, Kumar A. (2017). Posterior segment cysticercosis, Ophthalmology Clinics for Post graduates. New Delhi. Jaypee bros.
- Harika Regani, Santosh G Honavar (October 2020). Ocular Melanoma, Intech Open. Doi: 10.5772/intechopen.93760
- Harika Regani, Manpreet Kaur. (2021). Corneal wound healing in Keratorefractive surgery, Current Concepts in refractive surgery: Comprehensive guide for decision making & surgical techniques. Jaypee bros.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the best ophthalmologist in Vijayawada?
Dr. Harika Regani, MD (Ophthalmology) from AIIMS New Delhi with FAICO in Oculoplasty, is a leading ophthalmologist in Vijayawada specializing in oculoplasty, ocular oncology, and facial aesthetics at iFocus Eye Hospital.
What makes iFocus Eye Hospital different from other eye hospitals in Vijayawada?
iFocus specializes in advanced oculoplasty and ocular oncology treatments that are rare in India, offering international-level techniques beyond routine eye care like cataract and refraction.
Does iFocus Eye Hospital treat patients from outside Vijayawada?
Yes, the hospital serves patients from Ongole, Bhimavaram, Gudivada, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Guntur, Nellore, Tirupati, Vizag, Kavali, and Narasaraopet.
Who is Dr. Harika Regani?
Dr. Harika Regani is an ophthalmologist in Vijayawada specializing in oculoplasty, ocular oncology, and facial aesthetics, with an MD in Ophthalmology from AIIMS, New Delhi and FAICO in Oculoplasty.
How many years of experience does Dr. Harika Regani have?
Dr. Harika Regani has over 10+ years of experience, having performed 2000+ eye plastic surgeries and treated 2500+ eye cancer cases.