Academic & Research Contribution
Dr. Rahul Deshpande has contributed to ophthalmic research through journal publications, clinical studies and academic presentations.
His CV lists 20 publications/papers covering several areas of ophthalmology, including:
Cataract surgery
Phacoemulsification
Intraocular lenses
Postoperative eye care
Dry eye and patient satisfaction
Pediatric cataract
Diabetic retinopathy
Low vision
Retinopathy of prematurity
Ocular surface disease
Oculoplasty
Retinitis pigmentosa
Ophthalmic surgical techniques
His publications include research appearing in journals such as the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, British Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and other ophthalmic publications.
Dr. Rahul Deshpande's CV records several professional awards and recognitions.
Gold Medal Award – 2025
Chief Author Recognition – 2023
Best Paper Award – 2016
He received the Gold Medal Award from the Bombay Ophthalmologists' Association, Mumbai, in 2025.
He received Chief Author Recognition from the Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society for a Video Presentation in 2023.
He received the Best Paper Award from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive
Key Professional Roles
Extensive experience across prominent eye hospitals and clinical research institutes across India.
Chief Medical Director
LVPEI & Regional Hospitals
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Appointed Chief Medical Director at P.B.M.A.'s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital in 2022, overseeing clinical governance and advanced ophthalmic surgical care.
Clinical foundation at L V Prasad Eye Institute Hyderabad, Lion NAB Eye Hospital, and Civil Hospital Solapur across oculoplasty and low-vision care.
Delivering individualized surgical and non-surgical treatments for cataract, eyelid oculoplasty, and comprehensive low-vision assessment.
Dr. Deshpande's CV also documents participation in clinical trials and Good Clinical Practice training, ensuring rigorous methodological and ethical standards in patient care.
ISCR GCP Workshop
KEM Hospital, Pune – 3 April 2011
Specialized training on Good Clinical Practice protocols organized by the Indian Society for Clinical Research.
ICH-GCP-E6 (R2) & New Drugs Rules 2019
Evidence-Based Ophthalmology
His involvement in clinical research and continuing professional development complements his clinical ophthalmology practice.
PBMA's H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune – 20 May 2019
Advanced certification in international ethical guidelines and the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules regulatory framework.
When selecting an ophthalmologist, experience, qualifications, clinical background and professional development are important considerations.
Academic Qualifications
Surgical Expertise
Fellowships & Practice
MBBS – 1992 DOMS – 1996 DNB – Ophthalmology – 1997 Solid academic grounding in comprehensive ocular medicine.
Extensive ophthalmology experience as an Ophthalmic Surgeon, specializing in Cataract, Oculoplastic, and Low Vision care.
Short-term Oculoplasty Fellowship with former and ongoing professional associations at PBMA's H.V. Desai Eye Hospital.
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