Dr. Namrata Sharma

MD, FRCOphth. FRCSEd

Professor of Ophthalmology

In-charge, Unit-IV, Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Services

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

New Delhi -110029, India

Dr. Namrata Sharma did her post-graduation from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

She did her fellowship from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK.

She is the Regional Secretary, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO).

She is the Honorary General Secretary of All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS).

Her clinical work includes phacoemulsification surgeries and foldable intraocular lens implantation and excimer laser refractive procedures such as Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Small incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) and phakic intraocular lenses.

Her keen areas of interest are corneal transplantation including lamellar surgeries such as Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) and Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), anterior segment reconstructive procedures, ocular surface surgeries and keratoprosthesis. Her areas of research include all aspects of corneal diseases (including Keratoconus, Fuchs dystrophy, Chemical Injuries, Corneal Ulcers and Steven Johnson Syndrome) cataract and refractive surgeries as well as laboratorybased stem cell based therapies.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2 Patents (Natasol & Natamatrix)

• Brand ambassador for The Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS-DEWS II) in India.

• Research Committee member, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO)

• Honored as one of the 100 most influential female figures in ophthalmology in the world- the Power List 2021 by the Ophthalmologist

• One of the 1000 Indian Scientists in the list of top 2% scientists in the world by the Stanford University

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

• Top 100 Most Influential Ophthalmologists 2022 by the Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology for outstanding achievement and significant contributions to ophthalmology in the Asia-Pacific Region and Beyond, APAO, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2023)

• APAO Senior Achievement Award by the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2023)

• Best Paper Award by American Academy of Ophthalmology (2019)

• Distinguished Service Award by Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (2018)

• Leadership Award, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) (2018)

• Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2013)

• Achievement Award, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (2013)

• Best Video Award by European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (2012)

• Best Video Award Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (2011)

• Best Paper Presentation, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2009)

• International Ophthalmologist Education Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2008)

• “Best of Show” awards; 6 times by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2003,2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009)

   

NATIONAL AWARDS

• “Dunes Iron Lady of the Year Award”, Best Team Winner (Judges Choice), Most Educative Winner (Judges Choice), Best Team Winner (Audience Choice) & Most Innovative Winner (Audience Choice) 2023 in the “Festival Du Film Dunes” 2023 by the Jaipur Ophthalmological Society at Jaipur, Rajasthan (2023)

• Awarded “The Asian Eye Pallikaris Oration Award” for life time contribution for academics in Refractive Surgery by the Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society (2023) at Pune, Maharashtra.

• Awarded the Modassar-Daud-Malla SAO Award for Leadership in SAO Region by the South Asian Academy of Ophthalmology (2022) at New Delhi.

• Delivered College Lecture on “Microbial Keratitis : Beating the bugs” at the 30^th Annual Congress of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka held at Colombo, Sri Lanka – (2022)

• Major SC Dutt memorial oration award at the Ophthalmological Society of West Bengal (OSWB) – (2022)

• Global Influencer of the Year award by the International Society of Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgeons (ISMSICS) (2022)

• Dr. Vinod Arora Oration award at the 18^th Uttara Eyecon (2022)

• Awarded Dr. U V Raman Raju’s lecture 2022 by the Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmic Society (APOS) – (2022)

• Mrs. Tahira Agarwal Gold Medal by the Intraocular Implant & Refractive Society (IIRSI) – (2022)

• Late Dr. Neelima Pawade Lifetime Achievement Award by Vidarbha Ophthalmic Society- VOS (2021)

• Dr. Rustam D Ranji Rotary Award Lecture 2021 for Oration “Cornea On Demand: Dream or Reality” by L V Prasad Eye Institute (2021)

• 1^st Prof. M. Prabhakaran memorial lecture for PGs award by Kozhikode Ophthalmic Society (2021)

• Dr. A M Gokhale Oration Award by National Institute of Ophthalmology at Pune EYECON (2019)

• Gold Medal, Bombay Ophthalmic Association (2018)

• R P Dhanda Award All India Ophthalmological Society (2017)

• Gold Medal Indian Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society (2007)

• Om Prakash Oration award, Punjab Ophthalmological Society (2005)

• Krishna Sohan Singh Award Delhi Ophthalmological Society (2003)

• A C Agarwal Trophy Delhi Ophthalmological Society (1996)

• Col Rangachari Medal All India Ophthalmological Society (1993)

• Appreciation Award, Association of Community Ophthalmologists in India (ACOIN)

• AIIMS Excellence Research Award- 2 times  

PUBLICATIONS

• 584 publications in international peer reviewed journals

• 119 book chapters, has authored 18 books, including Cornea transplantation, corneal ulcer, Step by Step LASIK surgery, phacoemulsification Surgery, Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty, Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty: Different Strokes, Textbook of Pterygium surgery and Ocular Infections. Book titled “Ophthalmology Clinics” is especially targeted for the post graduates.

• Actively involved in teaching of undergraduates as well as post graduates via various teaching programmes.

• Has been conducting numerous instruction courses and has been invited faculty at various national and international conferences like American Academy of Ophthalmology, (AAO) American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, (ASCRS) European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery,(ESCRS) EuCornea, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) and All India ophthalmological Society. (AIOS)

• Has conducted and coordinated various hands on and training programmes including skill transfer courses on Lamellar surgeries such as DALK/DSAEK and DMEK techniques at many national as well as international platforms.

   

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

• General Secretary, All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)

• President, Cornea Society of India (CSI)

• Vice-President, Eye Bank Association of India (EBAI)

• Vice-President, National Society for the Prevention of Blindness (NSPB)

• Regional Secretary, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology

• General Secretary. Ophthalmic Research Association (ORA), R P Centre, AIIMS

• Chairperson Scientific Committee of Indian Society of Cornea and Keratorefractive Surgeons, (ISCKRS)

• Chairperson, Academic & Research Committee at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS.

• Chairperson & In-charge OT, Operation Theatre Committee (Main OT & Day Care) at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS.

• Co-Chairperson of the Infection Surveillance & Monitoring Committee at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS.

• Co- Chairperson, Eye Banking & Eye Donation, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS.

• Executive Member of Cornea Society of India (CSI); Member of Women Ophthalmic Society (WOS) and Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India (IIRSI)

• Ex- Secretary of Delhi Ophthalmological Society(DOS)

• Ex- Secretary of Eye Bank Association of India (EBAI)

• Has been the principal investigator in many multicentric international, FDA trials, and numerous randomized controlled clinical trials, which have changed the clinical practice patterns in the field of Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery.