Dr. Pavani Murthy Penugondla
Dr. Pavani Murthy Penugondla
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist
 Experience : 14+ |
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 Education : MBBS, DNB, FMRF (Cornea) |
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 Locations : Somajiguda |
Dr. Pavani Murthy Penugondla is a highly distinguished senior consultant ophthalmologist with over 14 years of rich clinical and surgical experience. She brings world-class proficiency to Maxivision Eye Hospital in Somajiguda, specialising in cutting-edge anterior segment reconstructions and advanced laser vision correction.
Dr. Pavani completed her core ophthalmic residency training with a DNB from the reputable Sankara Eye Hospital. Driven by a commitment to surgical perfection, she completed both her dual Research and Clinical Fellowships in Cornea at the world-renowned Apex Institute, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.
As a leading academician and clinician, Dr. Pavani remains at the absolute forefront of global ophthalmic innovations. Her specialised international and domestic training portfolio includes certifications from the London Vision Clinic (Forefront Refractive Surgery); the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) for advanced SMILE procedures, Lamellar Keratoplasty certification, Intra Corneal Ring Segment (ICRS) course from Apollo Hospitals, and advanced training in Minimal Incision Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS). Additionally, she actively contributes to the medical community as an expert peer reviewer for top-tier international medical journals.
Areas of Clinical & Surgical Expertise
- Advanced Laser Vision Correction (Refractive Surgery): SMILE, Elita Silk, FemtoLASIK, TransPRK, Contoura Vision, PRK, and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) implantations.
- Precision Cataract Surgery: Topical Phacoemulsification and Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) utilising premium multi-focal and toric IOLs.
- Corneal Transplantation (Grafts): Advanced Lamellar Keratoplasty procedures, including Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK), Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/UT-DSEK), Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), Penetrating Keratoplasty, and Patch grafts.
- Keratoconus & Corneal Ectasia Management: Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL), Intra Corneal Ring Segments (Intacs/ICRS), and advanced CAIRS procedures.
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction: Specialised management for severe dry eye, chemical/thermal injuries, ocular allergies, complex pterygium excision with conjunctival autografting, mucous membrane grafting (MMG), and AlloSLET.
- Corneal Infections & Tumours: Comprehensive medical and surgical management of refractory corneal ulcers and ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN).
- Micro-Incision Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): Advanced iStent implants for micro-invasive, highly secure pressure management.
Education & Academic Credentials
- Clinical & Research Fellowships in Cornea (FMRF): Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
- Diplomate of National Board (DNB) – Ophthalmology: Sankara Eye Hospital, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): Guntur Medical College, NTR University of Health Sciences
- Certification in Ophthalmology: The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (NHS, UK)
- Certificate Course in Lamellar Keratoplasty: Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Certificate Course in Intra Corneal Ring Segment (ICRS): Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
- International Council of Ophthalmology (UK): Certified in Basic Sciences, Optics, and Refraction
Awards, Achievements & Research Contributions
Dr. Pavani is widely celebrated for her extensive research contributions and precision ophthalmic clinical imaging. She is a regular key speaker, panellist, and instructional course director at major national and state conferences, with numerous peer-reviewed publications in prestigious high-impact journals like PLOS ONE, TVST, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, and Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
- Winner: “Best Physical Poster Award” at KERACON, Goa
- Winner: “Best Picture Award” at the YOSI Cataract Chitra Ophthalmic Photography Competition
- International Presenter: Presented frontline scientific research at the ARVO Annual Meeting (USA) and APAO Congresses globally.
Patient Philosophy:
“Every eye tells a unique story, and every patient deserves a tailored approach. My mission is to combine cutting-edge surgical precision with genuine empathy, ensuring my patients regain not just their vision, but their quality of life.”
