Dr. Harika Regani -
Eye Doctor & Oculoplastic Surgeon in Vijayawada

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

Work Experience

1. Clinical Rotating Internship at Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences, 2014 for fulfilment of MBBS degree.
2. Junior Residency for MD Ophthalmology at RPC, AIIMS, New Delhi for 3 years. (July 2015- June 2018).
3. Senior Residency at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Hyderabad. (August 2018- December 2018)
4. Clinical Fellowship in Ophthalmic plastic surgery and Ocular Oncology at Centre for Sight Superspeciality eye hospital, Hyderabad (October 2019- April 2021 )
5. Senior Fellow at Sitapur eye hospital from June 2021 - October 2021.
6. Observership at Sri Sankara Nethra Devalaya.

CLINICAL TRAINING

Training in all specialities of Ophthalmology including:

1. Cornea, lens and Refractive Surgery
2. Glaucoma
3. Neuro-ophthalmology & Strabismus
4. Oculoplasty & Pediatric Ophthalmology
5. Ocular Trauma and other Ocular Emergencies
6. Retina, Vitreous and Uvea
7. Lasers, Ultrasound

Advanced diagnostic modalities like

1. Biometry work up & Refractive surgery work up
2. Corneal pachymetry, Specular microscopy & Corneal topographic evaluation
3. Electrophysiological tests including electro-retinography, electro-oculography and visual evoked potentials
4. Fundus Photography, Retcam imaging and Fluorescein angiography, ICGA,OCT-A, OPTOS
5. Humphrey Visual Field Evaluation & Goldmann perimetry
6. Optical Coherence Tomography
7. Ultrasound Biomicroscopy, Anterior Segment OCT, Scanning Laser Polarimetry, Hiedelberg Retinal Tomography

DOCTORAL THESIS

The role of Additional posterior barrage laser in Type I Zone 2 ROP under the guidance of Dr. Parijat Chandra, Dr. R. P. Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

During Fellowships

1. Enucleation
2. Evisceration
3. Dacryocystorhinostomy
4. Dacryocystectomy
5. Incision and Drainage
6. Lid laceration repair
7. TTT, Crotherapy, Periocular and intravitreal chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma cases.

SURGICAL EXPERIENCE

Performed following procedures in adequate numbers: (during postgraduation)

1. Cataract surgery: Extra capsular cataract extraction, Small Incisional Cataract Surgery , Phacoemulsification.
2. 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.
3. Nd: yag capsulotomy, Nd: yag Peripheral iridotomy

Assisted following surgeries

1. Glaucoma Filtering Surgeries
2. Orbitotomy
3. Pediatric Cataract Extraction
4. Optical Keratoplasty
5. Squint Surgeries
6. Pars Plana Vitrectomy & Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy
7. Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
8. Scleral Buckling Surgery

During fellowship

1. Orbitotomy
2. Exenteration
3. Excision and Incision Biopsies
4. Orbital Fracture Repair
5. Ptosis Surgeries
6. Blepharoplasty
7. Sclerotherapy

Performed following surgeries during Senior fellowship- 01.06.2021 to 30.10.21

1. Dacryocystectomy
2. Dacryocystorhinostomy with and without Implants
3. Orbitotomy
4. Lid Surgeries (Ectropion, Entropion, Excision and Incision Biopsies)
5. Eyelid Reconstructions
6. Ptosis Surgeries (Pediatric and Adult)
7. Enucleation with Implant and Customized Ocular Prosthesis
8. Evisceration with Implant and Customized Ocular Prosthesis
9. Punctal Plugs
10. Ocular Trauma Repairs
11. Canthoplasties
12. Pterygium and Ocular Surface Tumor Removal & Reconstruction
13. Amniotic Membrane Transplant for Ocular Surface
14. Socket Reconstruction of Contracted Sockets and Customized Ocular Prosthesis

WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED

1. RPC Ophthalmology Congress, March 2016, 2017, 2018
2. RPC Clinical Workshops- 2016, 2017, 2018
3. 69th Annual DOS Conference, April 2018, New Delhi
4. AIOS, PG Refresher Course in Ophthalmology, February 2018, PGI Chandigarh
5. Joint DOS-SPOSI International Congress, December 2017, New Delhi
6. 9th DOS Teaching Programme, November 2017, New Delhi
7. 68th Annual DOS Conference, April 2017, New Delhi
8. AIOS, PG Refresher Course in Ophthalmology, December 2016, New Delhi
9. 67th Annual DOS Conference, April 2016, New Delhi
10. 8th DOS Teaching Programme, January 2016, New Delhi
11. 29th National Eye Donation Fortnight, August 2015, 2016, 2017
12. Research Methodology Workshops, New Delhi, June 2017,2018
13. X- Files June 2020
14. X-Files Ocular Oncology Webinar Episode-3 , September 2020
15. World Ophthalmic congress 2020 (Virtual)
16. AAO 2020 (Virtual)
17. ASOPRS 2020 (Virtual)
18. OPAI Midterm Conference 2021
19. AIOC 2021 (Virtual)
20. TOS 2021 (Virtual)
21. OPAI 2021 (Virtual)
22. OSACON 2021 (Virtual)

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Awarded for the Immense Contribution to the National Eye Bank at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, during the 32nd Eye Donation Fortnight on 5th September 2017.
2. Awarded the Best Case Study in Erudio – Allergan Academic Achievers Award, 2017.
3. Completed Category 1 Credit of the American Association of Continuing Medical Education in "Latest Technologies and Complications in Cataract Surgery".
4. Awarded Runner-up for the Best Ophthalmic Photograph at X-Files, Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata – February 2020.
5. Winner of the Smartphone Photography Competition at the Annual Conference of the Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society, 19–20 September 2020.
6. Young Achiever Award 2021 by the Institute of Scholars.
7. Second Best Case Presentation at the OPAI Mid-Term Conference 2021.
8. Best Free Paper Award at OPAI (Oculoplastics Association of India), 2021.
9. Best Poster Presentation Award at OPAI (Oculoplastics Association of India), 2021.
10. Best Poster Award at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), 2021.

MEMBERSHIPS

1. Life Member – All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
2. Life Member – Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS)
3. Life Member – Institute of Scholars
4. Life Member – Telangana Ophthalmic Society
5. Life Member – Vijayawada Ophthalmic Society
6. Ordinary Member – International Society of Ocular Oncology

COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY PROGRAMMES

1. Participated in several cataract screening reach-in camps organized by the Department of Community Ophthalmology, Dr. R. P. Centre, AIIMS.
2. Attended regular OPDs at Peripheral health center run by Department of Community Ophthalmology, Dr. R. P. Centre, AIIMS.

PUBLICATIONS

1. Pujari A, Bajaj MS, Regani H, Jayaram N et al. Post traumatic complete globe luxation. Delhi J Ophthalmol,2017; 28:316
2. Pujari A, Singh R , Regani H. , Agarwal S. Bilateral optic disc coloboma, BMJ case reports 2017; 221547
3. 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.
4. When all else fails- Secondary Episcleral plaque brachytherapy in Retinoblsatoma. Harika Regani, Santosh G Honavar. DJO 2020;25:27-6I
5. 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

1. Regani H, Karthikeya R ,Yamini A, Kumar A. (2017). Posterior segment cysticercosis, Ophthalmology Clinics for Post graduates. New Delhi. Jaypee bros.
2. Harika Regani, Santosh G Honavar (October 2020). Ocular Melanoma, Intech Open. Doi: 10.5772/intechopen.93760
3. 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.

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