Dr. Urmila Kumari
MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Urmila Kumari is an ophthalmologist with specialized clinical and surgical experience in oculoplasty, orbital and eyelid disorders, retina care and retinoblastoma management. She has completed senior residency training at renowned tertiary care ophthalmology institutes in Ahmedabad and Chandigarh.
Her professional focus includes the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of ocular diseases, with a special interest in orbital and eyelid disorders. She is committed to providing quality eye care and improving access to treatment for underserved communities.
Professional Overview
Dr. Urmila Kumari is an MS-qualified ophthalmologist with experience in diagnostic and surgical ophthalmology, including retinal diseases, oculoplastic procedures, orbital conditions and retinoblastoma-related treatment.
She completed her MS Ophthalmology from Gujarat University at M & J Western Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital Ahmedabad in 2019.
She subsequently served as Senior Resident in the Retina Clinic at M & J Western RIO, Ahmedabad, and in the Oculoplastic and Retinoblastoma Clinic at the Advanced Eye Centre, PGIMER Chandigarh.
Her career objective is to continuously advance her diagnostic, medical and surgical skills and contribute towards restoring and preserving vision, particularly among underprivileged sections of society.
Core Clinical Interests
- Oculoplastic Surgery
- Orbital and Eyelid Disorders
- Retinal Diseases and Vitreoretinal Care
- Retinoblastoma Diagnosis and Management
- Cataract Surgery
- Ocular Trauma and Emergency Eye Surgery
- Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging
- Retinal Laser Procedures
- Community Ophthalmology
Educational Qualifications
Master of Surgery (MS) - Ophthalmology
Gujarat University, M & J Western Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Three-year postgraduate degree.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Government Medical College, Amritsar, BFUHS.
Four-and-a-half-year academic programme with one-year internship.
Senior Secondary Education - Class XII
CBSE, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rewari, Haryana.
Secondary Education - Class X
CBSE, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rewari, Haryana.
Specialized Training
Professional Work Experience
Senior Resident - Oculoplastic & Retinoblastoma Clinic
Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
Performed routine outpatient clinical work, emergency ophthalmic procedures, oculoplastic surgeries and retinoblastoma-related procedures.
Senior Resident - Retina Clinic
M & J Western Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad.
Responsibilities included outpatient assessment, ultrasonography, ultrasound biomicroscopy, fundus fluorescein angiography and ophthalmic laser procedures.
Performed retinal photocoagulation, peripheral iridotomy, Nd:YAG capsulotomy and various surgical procedures.
Clinical Specializations
Oculoplasty
Diagnosis and surgical management of eyelid, lacrimal and orbital disorders.
Retina Care
Retinal disease evaluation, diagnostic imaging and retinal laser procedures.
Retinoblastoma
Clinical experience with retinoblastoma-related laser, cryotherapy and intravitreal chemotherapy procedures.
Cataract Surgery
Phacoemulsification, small-incision cataract surgery and conventional cataract procedures.
Ocular Trauma
Emergency repair of eyelid, corneal, scleral and globe injuries.
Ophthalmic Diagnostics
Ultrasonography, ultrasound biomicroscopy and fundus fluorescein angiography.
Diagnostic & Procedural Skills
- Routine Ophthalmic OPD Assessment
- Ocular Ultrasonography
- Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM)
- Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA)
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
- Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Intravitreal Injections
- Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
- Emergency Ocular Trauma Management
- Retinoblastoma-Related Procedures
Surgical Experience & Procedure Volume
The following figures represent the surgical and procedural experience provided in Dr. Urmila Kumari's professional profile.
| Procedure | Under Guidance | Independent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pterygium Surgery | 3 | 300 | 303 |
| ECCE / ICCE | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| Phacoemulsification | 40 | 2500 | 2540 |
| Vitrectomy Including IOFB Removal | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Intravitreal Injections | 5 | 60 | 65 |
| Retinal Photocoagulation | 10 | 70 | 80 |
| Squint Surgery | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Enucleation / Evisceration | 5 | 55 | 60 |
| Oculoplasty / DCR Surgery | 3 | 60 | 63 |
| Emergency Surgical Repair | 7 | 90 | 97 |
| Eyelid Surgery | 10 | 100 | 110 |
| Retinoblastoma Procedures | 10 | 40 | 50 |
Advanced Surgical Experience
Cataract Surgery
Experience with phacoemulsification, SICS, ECCE and ICCE procedures.
Oculoplastic Surgery
DCR, ptosis, entropion, ectropion and other eyelid surgeries.
Emergency Eye Surgery
Lid tear, corneal tear, scleral tear, globe rupture, canalicular tear and IOFB removal.
Academic Work & Research
Study of cases of superior oblique muscle palsy and their management.
Completed 180 days of training at D. E. Anklesaria Eye Bank, Ahmedabad, including tissue harvesting, preservation and management techniques.
Academic Workshops & Training
- Post Graduate Refresher Course in Ophthalmology at C. H. Nagri Eye Hospital, Ahmedabad (2018).
- Good Clinical Practices Workshop at M & J Western RIO, B. J. Medical College.
- Ten-day Communication Skills Workshop at M & J Western RIO, June 2018.
- Participation in state and national ophthalmology conferences and continuing medical education programmes.
Scientific Presentations
E-Poster Presentation
A Case Report of Anterior Necrotizing Scleritis and Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis.
Annual All Gujarat Ophthalmological Conference.
Scientific Paper Presentation
The Effect of Intraocular Pressure Control on Corneal Diameter and Axial Length in Primary Congenital Glaucoma Patients.
Annual All Gujarat Ophthalmological Conference.
Challenging Case Presentation
Recurrent Adult-Onset Xanthogranulomatous Disease.
Annual Conference of the Oculoplastic Association of India.
Community Ophthalmology & Outreach
Active participation in annual eye donation fortnight programmes to promote awareness of eye donation and corneal transplantation.
Participation in community awareness programmes focused on glaucoma, early detection and prevention of avoidable vision loss.
Participated in approximately 14 eye check-up camps at peripheral and outreach centres, including diagnosis and management of common ocular disorders.
Experience with basic surgical procedures in community outreach settings, including approximately six under supervision and eight independently.
Participated in retinoblastoma awareness activities during two awareness-week programmes.
Commitment to Community Eye Care
Dr. Urmila Kumari is dedicated to making quality ophthalmic services accessible to people from all sections of society, particularly underserved and economically disadvantaged communities.
Her participation in eye screening camps, glaucoma awareness activities, eye donation initiatives and retinoblastoma awareness programmes reflects her commitment to preventive and community eye care.
Consult Dr. Urmila Kumari
For consultations related to oculoplastic conditions, orbital and eyelid disorders, retinal diseases, cataract surgery and ophthalmic care, contact Dr. Urmila Kumari through email.