Dr. Nidhi Agarwal

M.B.B.S., MSc., M.S
Faculty
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro-Ophthalmology

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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
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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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