Dr. Chaitra M C
Associate Professor
Academic Qualifications: MBBS, MD
| SL NO | Degree | Specialization | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBBS | - | Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences | 2010 |
| 2 | MS | Ophthalmology | MVJ Medical college & Research Hospital | 2012 |
Additional qualifications / training
- PGDMLS
- PGDQMHHO
EXPERIENCE
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDUMC | SR | Teaching, Clinical, Research | 2016- July 2018 |
| SDUMC | Assistant Professor | Teaching, Clinical, Research | Aug 2018- Jan2023 |
| SDUMC | Associate Professor | Administrative, Teaching, Clinical, Research | Feb 2023- till date |
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching Ophthalmology to the undergraduate students of MBBS and MS postgraduates.
- Teaching Optometry to the undergraduates of B Sc Optometry & Post graduates of M optometry students.
- Helping the Ophthalmology & Optometry postgraduate students in their thesis as a Guide & co-guide.
- Being In-Charge faculty for Optomtery students.
- Mentoring the students as a teacher guardian.
- Involved in research in Ophthalmology and multidisciplinary.
- Presented various papers and posters in state and national conferences.
- Providing patient care and expertise in performing various ocular surgeries.
- Participating in free cataract surgery outreach programmes, diabetic retinopathy screening camps, Speciality camps at Devarayasamudra and Bellur, General health camps and Mega Health camps.
- Department Registrar.
- Task Force member of NAAC criterion 7.
- Member of BoS- AHS.
RESEARCH
| Name of project | List of researchers | ongoing / completed | Funded / Non funded | Funding agency | Funds sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influence of fluorosis on genetic predisposition due to single nucleotide polymorphism of LOXL1 gene in Pseudoexfoliation syndrome | Dr. Chaitra M C Dr. Sharath DR. Azeem Dr. Prabhavathi, Dr. Rashmi G, Praveen, Mrs Apoorva | Completed | Funded | SDUAHER | Rs.1,85,000/- |
| Evaluation of underlying etilogical factors in patients with Papilledema in rural Karnataka | Dr. Sri Archana, Dr. Chaitra M C, Dr. Rashmi G | Completed | Non funded | - | - |
| Observational study of use of 0.5% pilocarpine eye drops in correction of presbyopia | Dr. Chaitra M C Dr. Sharadhi | On-going | Non funded | - | - |
| Estimation of serum calcium magnesium and phosphorus levels in patients with senile cataract in rural Karnataka | Dr. Chaitra M C Dr. Hasareen Shaik | On-going | Non funded | - | - |
| To assess the importance of Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio, Lymphocyte/Platelet Ratio & Monocyte/Lymphocyte ratio as inflammatory predictors of corneal pathologies | Dr. Chaitra M C, Dr. Susmitha Joshy | On-going | Non funded | - | - |
| Correlation between RoP development & platelet count in early postnatal period in preterm babies in a tyertiary care center at Kolar | Dr. Chaitra MC, Dr.Susmitha Joshy | On-going | Non funded | - | - |
| Subclinical central macular thickness and total macular volume in Diabetes using SD-OCT & its correlation with glycemic index- A cross sectional Analytical study in rural Karnataka | Dr. Chaitra MC, Dr. A B. Chirag | On-going | Non funded | - | - |
| A clinical study on congenital ocular & its adnexal anamolies in paediatric age group | Dr. Chaitra MC, Dr. Preethi Chava, Dr. Raveena | On-going | Non funded | - | - |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
- Expertise in Anterior segment surgeries and interested in Medical Retina, Glaucoma and Squint
PUBLICATIONS
| Title of article | Name of journal | Year of publica tion | List of authors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness and perception regarding eye donation in students of a nursing college in rural Karnataka | Journal of Evidence Based Medicine & Healthcare | 2015 | Chaitra M. C, Sujatha V, S. Pandu. |
| Pre operative assessment of patient to anticipate decrease in vision post cataract surgery | International Journal of Scientific Research | 2018 | M.S.Padmajothi, Chaitra MC |
| Awareness & knowledge of Glaucoma among Hospital personnel in a tertiary care centre in rural Karnataka. | Tropical journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. | 2019 | M S Padmajothi, Chaitra M C, Anneshi R C. |
| Awareness & knowledge of Diabetic Retinopathy among Hospital personnel in a tertiary care centre in rural Karnataka. | International Journal of Scientific research. | 2019 | M S Padmajothi, Chaitra M C, Anneshi R C. |
| Correlation between ocular manifestations in dengue fever & platelet count | International Journal of Scientific research | 2019 | M S Padmajothi, Chaitra M C, M Madhumita. |
| A clinical study of dacryocystitis. | Indian Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology | 2019 | Chaitra MC, Pandu S, Padmajothi MS, |
| Age-specific magnitude and causes of visual impairmentin a tertiary health care centre in rural Karnataka. | Tropical journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. | 2020 | Chaitra MC, Reshma R, Rashmi G, Varsha V. |
| A case report: Optic disc pit with serous macular detachment. | International Journal of Ophthalmology Sciences. | 2020 | Chaitra MC, Nandhini K. |
| Seeking spark ocular myasthenia gravis in a juvenile – an Indian case report. | Tropical journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. | 2020 | Usha BR, Nandhini K, Chaitra MC. |
| Awareness and practice patterns of intensive care unit nurses towards eye care in a tertiary health care centre in Kolar. | International Journal of Ophthalmology Sciences. | 2020 | Reshma Ravindra, Rashmi G, Chaitra MC,Apurva Shivaji Navale, Shereen Hassan Bhat. |
| Evaluation of visual acuity in drivers as studied in Kolar district. | International Journal of Preclinical & Clinical Research. | 2021 | Padmajothi MS, Chaitra MC*, Shetty SA. |
| Comparison of Noncontact Tonometry, Goldmann Applanation Tonometry with and without Fluorescein. | International Journal of Applied Research. | 2022 | Aastha Garg, Rashmi G, Reshma Ravindra, Chaitra M C. |
| Dry eye among computer operators at a tertiary care centre in India. | Bioinformation | 2022 | Chaitra et al. |
| Risks of infection among health care workers and its preventive measures observed by medical students in a tertiary care centre- A cross sectional study | International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research | 2022 | Chaitra M C, Vidya Nidhi, |
| E-learning versus conventional teaching among students during COVID-19 pandemic in India. | Bioinformation | 2022 | Chaitra et al. |
| Frequency of convergence insufficiency among students at a tertiary care centre in rural Karnataka, India. | Bioinformation | 2023 | J Akhil, Chaitra MC, K Kaliminnal, Sheik Firdose, P Rashmika. |
| Eye in the skin- A review article. | Indian Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology | 2023 | Chaitra M C, Ramanjanayalu M |
| Subjective Verification of Refraction- A Quality Section Indicator: A Cross-sectional Study. | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. | 2023 | MC Chaitra , KM Harshitha , H Mohan Kumar , Sri Archana. |
| Prevalence, risk factors and severity of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants in a tertiary care hospital in rural Karnataka. | Indian Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology | 2023 | Shaik R, Chaitra M C. |