Dr. Soman Sukumaran Nair

MBBS, MD Ophthalmology

Specialist Ophthalmology

Work Experience

• Dr Soman Nair completed his MBBS from the University of Mumbai and post-graduation in Ophthalmology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi. He subsequently completed training in Vitreoretinal Surgery, Ocular trauma and ROP from AIIMS New Delhi.
• Dr. Soman has vast experience in his field, working as Specialist Ophthalmologist (Cataract & Vitreoretinal Surgeon) at various Hospitals in the UAE and a Senior Consultant:Vitreoretinal Services at Vasan Eye Care (ROT division) India.

Languages Spoken

• English
• Hindi
• Urdu
• Malayalam
• Bengali
• Marathi
• Tamil

Special Interests

• Cataract Surgery with IOL implantation (Phacoemulsification)
• Retinal detachment repair with microincisional vitreous surgery
• Diabetic retinopathy management including intravitreal injections and diabetic laser treatment

Research / Publications

• Invited faculty at Ophthalmology conferences in the national and international fora.
• Performed research on dye enhanced ILM peeling for senile macular holes.
• Selected peer reviewed publications include:
  • Bilateral disc drusen in a diabetic patient simulating diabetic papillopathy as a cause of disc edema. IJO 2017
  • Bilateral macular choroiditis following Chikungunya virus infection. Eye 2007
  • Safety and efficacy of intraoperative intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetonide injection after phacoemulsification in cases of uveitic cataract. JCRS 2007
  • Evaluation of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness measurement following laser in situ keratomileusis using scanning laser polarimetry. IJO 2007