Department of Ophthalmology
Department of Ophthalmology, Mandiram Hospital was established with the aim to provide vision to all sections of rural and urban population in and around Kottayam. We are committed to provide comprehensive, affordable and quality eye care services to the society. We are providing exhaustive screening and detection of eye problems and support for patients and their families. Our objective is to build healthier eyes through awareness, treatment and monitoring.
Services
- Correction of refractive errors.
- Fitting & prescriptions of soft lenses
- Evaluation of glaucoma and treatment
- Squint evaluation and treatment
- Management of most of the eye diseases.
Treatment and Procedures
- Cataract Surgery
- Conventional extracapsular cataract extraction
- Small incision cataract surgery
- Microincision Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification
- Intraocular Lens(IOL) Implants
- Monofocal Lens Implants
- Multifocal Lens Implants
- Toric IOL Lens Implants
- Lasers for Cataract, Glaucoma, Retina
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Monday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Consultation by Appointment)
Qualifications
- MBBS | St Johns Medical College, Bangalore
- MS | Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology,Tamil Nadu Medical University
- DO | Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology,Tamil Nadu Medical University
- DNB | National Board, Min of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of India
- MPhil | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
- PGDMLE | National Law School University, Bangalore
Awards and Recognition
- Gold Medalist for MS & DO
- Phaco Surgery Trainer
- Glaucoma and Corneal Specialist
Experience
- 2018 – Till Date : Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
Teaching Experience in Medical Colleges
- 2011 – Till Date : Professor
- 2007 – 2011 : Associate Professor
- 2003 – 2007 : Assistant Professor
- 2001 – 2003 : Lecturer
- 2000 – 2001 : Tutor
Scientific Papers
- John M, Mathew SM, Sebastian V, Biswas J, Raman M. Multiple live subconjunctival dipetalonema: Report of a case. Indian J Ophthalmol, 2012; 60:228-9.
- John M, Ipe A, Jacob I. Manuel’s asteroid disruption technique. Indian J Ophthalmol, 2015; 63:524-7.
- John M, Raman M, Ryan K. A tiny tick can cause a big health problem. Indian J Ophthalmol , 2017; 65:1228-32.
- John M, Chirayath S, Paulson S. Multiple soft fibromas of the lid. Indian J Ophthalmol 2015; 63:262-4.
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Tue & Thu: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(Consultation by Appointment)
Qualifications
- MBBS | TD Medical College, Alappuzha
- DOMS | KMC, Manipal
Awards and Recognition
- FICO (Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology) exam PART B Visual Sciences
- Presented on Second Eye Syndrome in KOSCON 2019 (Karnataka state ophthalmic conference) held at Belgam, Karnataka
Experience
- 2021 – Till Date : Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
- 2016 – 2020 : Vasan Eye Hospital, Kottayam
- 2010 – 2016 : SJ Eye Hospital, Karukachal
- 2009 – 2010 : MGDM Hospital, Kanghaza
- 2008 – 2009 : Medical College Hospital, Kottayam
- 1998 – 2008 : Bharat Hospital, Kottayam
- 1987 – 1990 : St Gregarious Mission Hospital, Parumala
Areas of interest
- Anterior Segment Diseases
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Wed & Sat : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
(Consultation by Appointment)
Qualifications
- MBBS | Amritha Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- MS | Vinayaka Mission Medical College and Research Centre, Salem
Experience
- 2019 – 2022 : Junior Consultant, Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital, Kottayam
- 2022 – Till Date : Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
Areas of interest
- General Opthalmology
- Cataract
Optometrist
Monday to Saturday : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Qualifications
- B. Sc. Optometry | Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Awards and Recognition
- Award for excellent fixing of Contact Lenses from Bausch & Lomb
Experience
- 2016 – Till Date : Optometrist, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
- 2009 – 2016 : Optometrist, Bharat Eye Hospital, Kottayam
- 1994 – 2008 : Optometrist and Contact Lens Specialist, Inter Optics, Kottayam
- 1992 – 1994 : Optometrist, Agarwal Eye Institute, Chennai
Areas of Interest
- Vision Correction
” Of all the senses, sight must be the most delightful “
– Helen Keller