Introduction

The department of Ophthalmology at Postgraduate Institute of Child Health, Noida has Dr Vikrant Sharma (Additional Professor and HOD) and Dr Divya Jain (Associate Professor) as faculty.

The department caters to the diverse Paediatric ophthalmic conditions namely refractive error correction, amblyopia, cataract, glaucoma, squint, neuro-ophthalmic disorders, lid disorders, anterior segment diseases like conjunctivitis, red eye, allergic ocular conditions, foreign body in the eye, congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, retinal lasers to name a few. In premature babies screening for retinopathy (ROP) and its treatment is also offered.

Name of the Faculty

Dr Vikrant Sharma

Designation: Additional Professor and HOD
Qualification: MBBS, MS
Special interest: Cataract, LASIK, ROP
OPD Days and hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Contact (email & mobile): vikranteye@yahoo.com, 7065058130

Dr Divya Jain

Designation: Additional Professor
Qualification: MBBS(Gold medalist), MS, DNB, FAICO (Glaucoma), MNAMS
Special interest: Cataract, Glaucoma, ROP, Contact lens fitting
OPD Days and hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Contact (email & mobile): docdivyajain161@gmail.com, 7065058149

Patient Services

  • Refraction
  • Amblyopia therapy
  • Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment
  • ROP(Retinopathy of Prematurity) diagnosis and treatment
  • Fundus examination
  • Retinal Laser
  • Visual field examination

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Service charges

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Academic Activities

Dr Vikrant Sharma

  • External examiner-Santosh medical college
  • External examiner-LLRM Medical College, Meerut
  • Interdepartmental presentation on Pediatric cataract
  • Interdepartmental presentation on ROP
  • Involved in Pediatric postgraduate teaching
  • Lecture on ethics in ophthalmology

Dr Divya Jain

Award/Membership

MNAMS – Acquired Membership of National academy of Medical Sciences 2018
Completed Basics of Biomedical research course-2021

Editor

Associate Editor-Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal of ophthalmology and vision

Reviewer

Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology
Cureus
Journal of Ophthalmology and Vision

  • Invited faculty lecture on Tacrolimus in vernal keratoconjunctivitis-Our experience and review of literature in Delhi Ophthalmological society -International and hybrid conference. .2020
  • Invited faculty lecture on Can autologous serum be used in Pediatric ocular disorders? Delhi Ophthalmological Society -International and hybrid conference.2020
  • Free paper presentation on Anticholinergic induced angle-closure glaucoma in pediatric age group- Interesting take away for drug-induced ocular side effect. Delhi Ophthalmological Society -International and hybrid conference.2020
  • E-poster presentation on bibliometric analysis of Pediatric glaucoma, World Glaucoma Congress June-July 2021.
  • Interdepartmental Lecture on Myopia -an emerging pandemic
  • Interdepartmental Lecture on Ocular complications of systemic drug therapy
  • Interdepartmental Lecture on Refractive error in Children
  • Lecture on Public health ethics
  • Lecture on Financial empowerment of Women

Teaching /Training activities

Regular contribution to Interdepartmental academic meet in PGICH, Noida
Involved in Pediatric postgraduate teaching

Events organized

  • CME on Paediatric glaucoma on 7th March 2022 to celebrate World Glaucoma week (6 to 12 March 2022)
  • To mark World Glaucoma week 9th to 13th March 2021. Glaucoma check-up camp for staff was organized
  • Retinoblastoma Awareness Week (on 13th May 2022 in PGICH, Noida). Click here for more information.
  • Public awareness on Effect of Screen time on Ocular Health (on 13th June 2022 in PGICH, Noida). Click here for more information.

Educational Material

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Frequently asked questions

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Research Projects

Dr.Divya Jain -Principal Investigator , Dr Vikrant Sharma- Co Investigator

Extramural Funded (DST-Department of Science and Technology)

  1. A pilot randomized control trial to reduce stress and improve psychological resilience due to COVID-19 outbreak in healthy adult population through Raj yoga meditation delivered via digital media. (PI- Dr Divya Jain)

Non-Funded

  1. The pattern of Paediatric ophthalmic diseases in a Paediatric hospital in its formative years-a hospital-based study. (PI- Dr Divya Jain)
  2. Epidemiological and clinical characterization of COVID-19 patients: A Retrospective observational study of 245 cases in a Government teaching Institute of North India (Published)

Publications

Dr Vikrant Sharma

S. No. Topic First Author Name of indexed/national journal with ISSN No. If accepted, date of acceptance* If published date of publication*
1. Analysis of causes, distribution, prevalence and management of low vision aids patient: A prospective study VIKRANT SHARMA Indian journal of public health research and development: international journal: volume 1, number 2. ISSN-0976-0245(print)ISSN-0976-5506(electronic)   July-December 2010
2. Role of fundus bio microscopy, photography & fluorescein angiography in evaluation of diabetic retinopathy in newly diagnosed diabetics : A prospective study. VIKRANT SHARMA Indian journal of public health research and development: international journal: volume 1, number 2. ISSN-0976-0245(print)ISSN-0976-5506(electronic)   January-June 2011
3. Establishing low vision services in a tertiary eye care institute VIKRANT SHARMA International journal of contemporary medicine: volume 2, number 2: ISSN-2320-9623(print) ISSN-2321-1032(electronic)   July–December 2014
4. A review of modified new surgical technique for trans scleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses in case of aphakia with absent or deficient posterior capsule. VIKRANT SHARMA International journal of contemporary surgery: volume 2, number 2: ISSN-2320-9615(print) ISSN-2321-1024(electronic)   July-December 2014

Dr Divya Jain

  1. Jain D, Shukla U, Madan J, Bhakri BK, Gupta DK, Motiani P, Sharma V. Epidemiological and clinical characterization of COVID-19 patients: A Retrospective observational study of 245 cases in a Government teaching Institute of North India. IJAR 2021;10:50-53.
  2. Motiani P, Shukla U, Madan J, Bhakri B K, Singh D K, Jain D. Clinical Presentation and Outcomes of COVID-19 in Pediatric Age Group: An Observational Study of 93 Children from North India. Int J Cur Res Rev 13 (Issue 11), 220-226
  3. Dhua AK, Jain D, Goel P, Jain V, Yadav DK, Bajpai M. Analysis of top ten-cited articles published in the Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons over a 10-year period. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2021;26:23-6.
  4. Tripathy S, Nath D, Singh S, Madan J, Jain D. Radiographic Imaging Covid-19: Negative Chest Radiograph in Majority Covid-19 Cases in a Dedicated Covid Care Centre of North India – A Indicator of Favourable Outcome. J Radiol Med Imaging. 2020: 3(1); 1033.
  5. Jain D, Bandyopadhyay T, Tomar V, Sharma V, Rai R. Ankyloblephron Filiform Adnatum: A CaseReport. NepalJOphthalmol.2019;11(21):10.3126/nepjoph.v11i1.25445. doi:10.3126/nepjoph.v11i1.25445
  6. Jain D, Arunan MS, Vedachalam A .Anterior segment involvement in Antipsychotics-An unusual presentation.DJO 2018:29:68-69
  7. Jain D, Primary Lens Extraction in Angle Closure Glaucoma-Is It Effective?.JOphthalmolVision2018; 1(1): 1- 04.
  8. Singh K, Jain D, Veerwal V. Diode laser cyclophotocoagulation in Indian eyes: efficacy and safety. Int Ophthalmol. 2017 Feb;37(1):79-84.
  9. Singh K, Bhattacharyya M, Wali K, Rana K, Jain D. Ocular Decompression Retinopathy.Nepal J Ophthalmol 2017; Vol 9 (18): 194-198
  10. Singh K, Jain D, Sachdev M, Grover S. Tube Shunts in Advanced Angle Closure Glaucoma: A Pilot Study. Delhi J Ophthalmol 2017;27;181-5.
  11. Jain D, Dhua AK, Ravishankar V, Chellam L, Joshi M. Acute angle closure glaucoma after hypospadias surgery: A vision-threatening complication of oxybutynin. Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric surgeons.2015;April:1-2.
  12. Singh K, Jain D, Wallang B. Purtscher’s retinopathy in pre eclampsia: A blinding combination. International Ophthalmology. Int Ophthalmol. 2014 Feb;34(1):103-6.
  13. Singh K, Jain D, Teli K. Rehabilitation of vision disabling corneal opacities
    Is there hope without corneal transplant? Contact lens and Anterior Eye 36 2013;36: 74-79
  14. Singh K, Jain P, Ahir N, Jain D. Clinical Trials Related to Age related macular degeneration. DOS Times 2013 Sept (p) 47-51
  15. Jain D, Dangda S, Yadava U, Gupta S. Historical Review of Steroid Induced Glaucoma. Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice, 2010; 4(3):109113.
  16. Chaudhuri Z, Jain D. Update and practical management of amblyopia. Chaksu .2012; 28(4):55-60.

Book Chapters

  1. Singh K, Jain D. Refractive errors in children. In:Piyush gupta PG Text book of Pediatrics Text book of Pediatrics 3rd ed. Jaypee Publishers. 2021 :47.3
  2. Jain D, Chaudhuri Z. Post surgical strabismus. In Postgraduate Ophthalmology 2nd edition : Jaypee Publishers ,2020 :2402-2405.
  3. Jain D, Chaudhuri Z. Principles of ocular motility. In Postgraduate Ophthalmology 2nd edition: Jaypee Publishers 2020 :1794-1801.
  4. Chaudhuri Z, Jain D. Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Extraocular muscles. In Postgraduate Ophthalmology 2nd edition: Jaypee Publishers 2020 :2241-2248.
  5. Chaudhuri Z, Jain D. Physiological basis of Ocular misalignment. In Postgraduate Ophthalmology 2nd edition: Jaypee Publishers 2020 :2249-2255.
  6. Singh K, Jain D. Refractive errors in children. In:Piyush gupta PG Text book of Pediatrics Text book of Pediatrics 2nd ed. Jaypee Publishers. 2017 :47.3
  7. Singh K ,Jain D. Refractive errors in children. Text book of Pediatrics. Jaypee Publishers. 2015 :47.3
  8. Jain D, Chaudhuri Z. Orbital abnormalities. Textbook of pediatrics. CBS publishers 2015;848.
  9. Jain D, Chaudhuri Z. Disorders of lacrimal apparatus. Textbook of pediatrics. CBS publishers 2015;847.
  10. Jain D, Chaudhuri Z. Abnormalities of Lids. Textbook of pediatrics. CBS publishers 2015;846.
  11. Bomijmadan P, Jain D, Chaudhuri Z. Operation Theatre Asepsis. Postgraduate ophthalmology. Jaypee 2012; 2266-73
  12. Chaudhuri Z, Jain D. Basics of strabismus. The Physiological basics of ocular misalignment. Postgraduate ophthalmology. Jaypee 2012; 193844.
  13. Chaudhuri Z, Jain D. Basics of strabismus. Functional anatomy and physiology of extraocular muscles. Postgraduate ophthalmology. Jaypee 2012;1931-7
  14. Jain D, Chaudhuri Z. Principles of ocular motility. Postgraduate ophthalmology. Jaypee 2012; 1704-11.

Future Plans

  • To extend retinal services
  • To develop Low Vision rehabilitation centre
  • To develop a LASIK centre

Departmental Photos

                    

The department of Ophthalmology at Superspeciality Paediatric hospital and Postgraduate teaching institute, Noida has Dr. Vikrant Sharma ( Associate Professor and HOD) and Dr. Divya Jain (Assistant Professor) as faculty.

The department caters to the diverse Paediatric ophthalmic conditions namely refractive error correction, amblyopia, cataract, glaucoma, squint, neuro-ophthalmic disorders, lid disorders, anterior segment diseases like conjunctivitis, red eye, allergic ocular conditions, foreign body in eye, congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, retinal lasers to name a few. In premature babies screening for retinopathy (ROP) is also offered.

Name of the Faculty

Dr Vikrant Sharma

Designation: Additional Professor
Qualification: MS
Special interest: Squint and Neuro Ophthalmology, Cataract and anterior segment, Medical retina, Lasik

Dr Divya Jain

Designation: Associate Professor-cum/or Senior Consultant
Qualification: MS, DNB, FAICO(Glaucoma), FICO, MNAMS
Special interest: Glaucoma, Cataract and anterior segment, Medical Retina

Patient Services

General OPD

Refraction, Amblyopia therapy, Cataract surgery and other Anterior segment disorders, retinal lasers, Visual field evaluation, Intraocular pressure evaluation by contact and non contact methods, Keratometry and ocular axial length evaluation, IOL power calculation

Special OPD

Squint and neurophthalmology clinic – Monday 2-4 pm
ROP clinic – Tuesday 2-4 pm
Cornea clinic – Wednesday 2-4 pm
Glaucoma – Thursday 2-4 pm
ROP clinic – Friday 2-4 pm

Courses/Training Offered

Future plan to start D-Optom and B-Optom courses

Educative Material (downloads)

Under Process

Academic Activities

Research Project

The pattern of Paediatric ophthalmic diseases in a Paediatric hospital in its formative years-a hospital based study. Dr. Divya Jain (PI), Dr. Vikrant Sharma (Co PI)

Publications

  1. Singh K, Jain D. Refractive errors in children. In: Piyush gupta PG Text book of Paediatrics 2nd ed. Jaypee Publishers. 2017:47.39.( Book Chapter)
  2. Jain D. Primary Lens Extraction in Angle Closure Glaucoma-Is It Effective? J Ophthalmol Vision 2018; 1(1): 1- 04.(Editorial article)
  3. Jain D, Arunan MS, Vedachalam A. Anterior segment involvement in Antipsychotics – An unusual presentation. Delhi journal of ophthalmology (DJO) 2018:29:68-69.
  4. Jain D, Bandyopadhyay T, Tomar V, Sharma V, Rai R et al. Ankyloblephron filiform adnatum. Nepal J Ophthalmol 2019; Vol 11 (21): 102-104

Examinership

2016: External examiner-Santosh medical college – Dr. Vikrant Sharma
2017: External examiner-Santosh medical college – Dr. Vikrant Sharma
2018: External examiner-Santosh medical college – Dr. Vikrant Sharma
External examiner-LLRM Medical college, Meerut – Dr. Vikrant Sharma
2019: External examiner-LLRM Medical college, Meerut- Dr. Vikrant Sharma

Award/Membership

MNAMS – Acquired Membership of national academy of medical sciences – Dr. Divya jain

Faculty on editorial board/reviewer of journals

Reviewer

Delhi journal of Ophthalmology – Dr. Divya Jain
Nepalese journal of Ophthalmology – Dr. Divya Jain

Editor

Journal of ophthalmology and vision – Dr. Divya Jain

Teaching /Training activities

Interdepartmental academic meet in SSPH & PGTI, Noida
Teaching /training of optometrists in the department

Future Plans

The department aspires to offer world class ophthalmic facilities (OPD, IPD, minor and major operations) for patients. Eye bank set up and Autologous serum therapy for various corneal disorders is being planned in future.

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