Areas of Interest
- Amblyopia
- Strabismus
- Myopia
- Childhood cataract
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Basic Science Research
Education
- Intermediary clinical training in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Long term Clinical and Research fellowship Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Group of Pediatric Ophthalmologists and Strabismologists, Mumbai, India
- M.S. Ophthalmology,Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
- MSc. Biology of Vision, University College London, Institute of Ophthalmology, London
- M.B.B.S., Padmashree. Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi-Mumbai, India
Biography View More
Dr Agarwal is currently serving as a consultant in the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology at Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute. Her commitment to patient care is exemplary and she firmly believes that every eye deserves the best advanced care available. Dr. Agarwal has a keen interest in advancing the current knowledge in ophthalmology through basic science research owing to her Masters in Science degree from a world renowned Institute of Ophthalmology at University College London.
Dr Agarwal’s scholarly contributions include co-authoring two book chapters and numerous Pubmed-indexed publications to her credit in peer reviewed Indian and International Journals in the field of cell based research, pediatric ocular genetics, pediatric uveitis, neuroprotection in glaucoma. As a highly motivated and skilled researcher, Dr. Agarwal is dedicated to contributing to the scientific community and enhancing the current understanding of ophthalmic diseases.
Awards and Honors:
- Member of Royal College of Surgeons Of Edinburgh
- Best outgoing Student Award in MBBS
Publications:
- Agarwal N, Krishna TS, Simha RA, Braganza AD, Gowri M, Abraham LM. Comparison of the safety and efficacy of Mitomycin C 0.02% used intra-operatively by subconjunctival injection versus direct scleral application using sponges in phacotrabeculectomy: A prospective randomized controlled trial. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2023 Dec 15. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_1308_23. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38099367.
- Bajaj S, Venkatraman M, Agarwal N, Kothari M. Cross-sectional observational analysis of the genetic referral practices across pediatric ophthalmology outpatient departments in an urban setting. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2022 Jul;70(7):2564-2569. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_2187_21. PMID: 35791157; PMCID: PMC9426136.
- Agarwal N, Kothari M. Uveitis, glaucoma, and cataract with mevalonate kinase deficiency. J AAPOS. 2022 Apr;26(2):93-95. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2021.11.009. Epub 2022 Feb 11. PMID: 35158047.
- Kailin Tian, Ben Davis, Li Guo, Nidhi Agarwal, Daren Hanumunthadu, Lisa Turner, Shereen Nizari, M Francesca Cordeiro; A Comparison of the RGC-5 Cell Line and Primary Murine Retinal Cultures Under Oxidative Stress. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2015;56(7):4957
- Agarwal, N., Hanumunthadu, D., Afrasiabi, M., Malaguarnera, G. & Cordeiro, M. F. Clinical update in optic nerve disorders. Expert Review of Ophthalmology 10, 145–166 (2015)
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