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Advancing glaucoma care through research, teaching, and collaboration.

Dr. Vanita Pathak Ray believes that scientific progress in ophthalmology is built on shared knowledge and continuous learning.
Through her academic work, surgical mentorship, and international collaborations, she contributes to shaping the next generation of glaucoma specialists while promoting evidence-based, ethical medical practice.

Academic Teaching & Training

Dr. Pathak- Ray is deeply involved in specialty and postgraduate teaching and clinical mentorship in glaucoma and cataract management.

Her sessions emphasize diagnostic precision, surgical skill refinement, and patient-centered ethics.

Highlights:

Faculty, Centre for Sight Hyderabad — leading glaucoma fellowship and surgical training.
Former academic mentor at international institutions in UK and Canada.
Regular faculty at GSI, AIOS, ICGS, WGC and APAO workshops and wet labs.
Has trained numerous ophthalmologists in laser and surgical glaucoma techniques.

Her teaching style combines clinical rigour with empathy — encouraging critical thinking and lifelong learning in every trainee.

Selected Research & Publications

Dr. Ray’s research explores both clinical and surgical aspects of glaucoma, with a focus on improving safety and patient outcomes.

Representative Publications:

Singh D, Pathak Ray V, Reddy R. ‘Handshake technique for removal of fluocinolone acetonide implant from the vitreous cavity’

Accepted BMJ Case Reports April 2025 10.1136/bcr-2024-264235

Pathak Ray V. ‘Primary implantation of Glaucoma Drainage Device in Secondary Glaucoma: comparison of Aurolab Aqueous Drainage Implant versus Ahmed Glaucoma Valve’

 Indian J Ophthalmol. 2025 Mar 1;73(Suppl 2):S327-S333

Pathak Ray V; Paidimarri, Suharsha1; Konda, Nagaraju1; Malhotra, Varun2. Evaluation of the ocular surface in asymptomatic glaucoma patients on topical medications and following trabeculectomy – A cross-sectional study.

Indian J Ophthalmol 71(4) P 1521-1525, April 2023. DOI: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_2812_22

Pathak Ray V, Bansal AK, Malhotra V. Combining flanged intrascleral IOL fixation with Glaucoma Surgery: Initial experience.

European Journal of Ophthalmology. 2022;32(5):2899-2906.

Pathak Ray V, Badakere S V. ‘Long term outcomes of blebs repaired with scleral patch graft and conjunctival advancement in late onset leak post trabeculectomy’

Indian J Ophthalmol 2021 69(9):2496-2501, September 2021

Pathak Ray V, Ramesh S B, Rathi V ‘Slitlamp measurement of Anterior Chamber Depth and its agreement with Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography and Lenstar LS 900 in pseudoexfoliation and normal eyes’

Indian J Ophthalmol 2021 69(9):2469-2474, September 2021

Pathak Ray V, Singh G, Gulati I. ‘Prevention of relapse of surgically treated aqueous misdirection by combining primary posterior capsulectomy with irido-zonulo-hyaloido-vitrectomy’

J Clin Ophthalmol 2021;5(S4):440-443.

Pathak Ray V, Badakere S V. ‘Long term outcomes of blebs repaired with scleral patch graft and conjunctival advancement in late onset leak post trabeculectomy’

Indian J Ophthalmol 2021 69(9):2496-2501, September 2021

Pathak Ray V, Beri S, Shariff A, Chhablani J, Rathi V. ‘Anterior and posterior ocular measurements in healthy South Indian eyes’

Indian J Ophthalmol 2022 Feb;70(2):687-690.

Indian J Ophthalmol 2021 69(9):2469-2474, September 2021

Pathak Ray V. ‘MIGS in India: is it time?’

Indian J Ophthalmol May 2022;70(5):1443-1445

Pathak Ray V. ‘Ushering in the era of MIGS in India?’

Kerala J Ophthalmol 2022;34:3-7

Pathak Ray V. ‘Relative lens position: the long and short of it’

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 2021 69(9):2249-2251, September 2021

Contributor to national and international consensus guidelines on glaucoma care.

Each study reflects her dual focus on innovation and accessibility — bringing cutting-edge science closer to real-world clinical practice.

Surgical Technique Demonstrations

Dr. Ray regularly presents live surgical demonstrations and recorded case discussions at national and international platforms.
These sessions aim to promote skill refinement and clinical decision-making for practicing ophthalmologists.

Key Events:

World Glaucoma Congress (WGC) – MIGS video sessions and panel discussions.
Glaucoma Society of India Annual Meeting – Live surgery demonstrations.
LVPEI CME Series – Faculty for advanced surgical courses.

Her case-based teaching emphasizes practical solutions, complication management, and individualized surgical planning.

Invited Faculty & Speaker Engagements

Dr. Ray is a frequent faculty speaker at international glaucoma and cataract conferences.
Her talks focus on innovation in surgery, patient safety, and integrating new technologies in daily practice.

Select Engagements:

World Glaucoma Congress – MIGS implementation and training perspectives.
Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) – Panelist, surgical innovations.
All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) – Chairperson, surgical complication management session.
Glaucoma Society of India (GSI) – Faculty, national CME series.

Conference Talks, Trainings & CME Programmes

Collaborative Work & Institutional Partnerships

Collaboration is central to Dr. Ray’s professional ethos.
She continues to work with national and international research groups on studies related to glaucoma epidemiology, surgical outcomes, and patient awareness.

Her collaborations include:

Centre for Sight, Hyderabad – Glaucoma Research and Fellowship Program.
LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) – Joint academic and training activities.
International MIGS Research Networks (UK & Canada) – Outcome analysis and comparative technique studies.

Such partnerships extend the reach of Indian ophthalmology within the global research community.

Professional Learning Materials

Dr. Pathak-Ray curates educational materials and reference notes designed for practitioners and postgraduate students.

Resources May Include:

Surgical technique summaries (Trabeculectomy, MIGS, Combined Procedures)
Case management checklists
CME lecture slides (available upon request)
Research abstracts and journal links

Collaborate, Learn, or Share Research

Dr. Ray welcomes collaboration with peers, institutions, and research teams interested in advancing glaucoma care, surgical innovation, and patient education.