Dr. Saranya Devi
Specialist Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
MBBS, MD, DNB, FICO, FRCS Ophth (Glasgow)
About Dr. Saranya Devi
Dr. Saranya Devi is a Specialist Ophthalmologist with over 10 years of experience, with subspecialty focus in cornea, squint, and neuro-ophthalmology. She completed her residency at AIIMS, New Delhi, one of the world's most respected medical institutions, and went on to work at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) and MIOT International, both leading centres in India.
She holds a Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmologists (FICO, UK) and a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ophthalmology (FRCS Ophth, Glasgow). Her surgical experience includes cataract surgery with toric and multifocal IOLs, refractive procedures (PRK and LASIK), keratoconus management with corneal cross-linking, strabismus surgery in adults and children, and pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft.
She has published papers in multiple peer-reviewed international journals and presented at national and international ophthalmology conferences. As an ophthalmology specialist in Dubai, Dr. Saranya brings AIIMS-trained clinical precision alongside a broad subspecialty range spanning both surgical and medical eye care.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS
- MD Ophthalmology
- DNB Ophthalmology, National Board of Examinations
- Residency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmologists (FICO), UK
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons - Ophthalmology (FRCS Ophth), Glasgow
Special Interests
- Cataract surgery (toric IOL and multifocal IOL)
- Keratoconus management- contact lens fitting, Corneal crosslinking
- Refractive surgery - PRK, LASIK
- Pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft
- Squint surgery -adult and pediatric
- Amblyopia management , Vision therapy
- Ocular trauma and emergencies
- Intravitreal injections
- Medical management of glaucoma
- Laser treatment for anterior segment disease
- Neuro-Ophthalmology services
- Routine Eye Examination in Children
Research / Publications
- Risk of perimetric blindness among juvenile glaucoma patients. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 2015.
- Sphenoid mucocele with unusual panhypopituitarism. BMJ Case Reports, 2016.
- Ocular surface squamous neoplasia masquerading as peripheral ulcerative keratitis. Tropical Doctor, 2017.
- Frequency of primary mutations of Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy in North Indian population. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017.
- Clinicodemographic profile and treatment outcomes in ocular surface squamous neoplasia. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017.
- Cysticercosis of the eye. International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017.
- Isolated severe microblepharon in a neonate: a rare case. International Ophthalmology, 2017.
- Intraoperative OCT-assisted descemetopexy with stromal vent incisions for non-resolving Descemet's membrane detachment. BMJ Case Reports, 2017.
FAQs
Yes. She has experience in paediatric squint surgery, amblyopia management, vision therapy, routine eye examinations in children, and ocular trauma in younger patients.
Corneal cross-linking is a procedure used to halt the progression of keratoconus by strengthening corneal tissue. Yes, Dr. Saranya performs this as part of her keratoconus management approach.
She performs PRK and LASIK procedures, assessing each patient's corneal profile thoroughly before recommending the appropriate option.
Yes. Neuro-ophthalmology is a specific area of her practice, covering optic nerve disorders, visual field defects, and conditions at the interface of the eye and nervous system.
She consults in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.