CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty of MAHE-FAIMER International institute
Dr. Krithica S is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Optometry, MCHP, Manipal
She is:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Ocular Basic Science - I | I |
| Ocular Basic Science - II | II |
| Binocular Vision -I | V |
| Contact Lens - I | V |
| Clinical Optometry - III | V |
| Binocular Vision-II | VI |
| Contact Lens - II | VI |
| Clinical Optometry - IV | VI |
| Applied Vision Therapy | I |
| Optometry Clinical Skills 1 | I |
| Ethics & pedagogy | I |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Optometry | MCHP, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2020 |
| MPhil | Optometry | Elite School of Optometry, BITS Pilani, India | 2009 |
| Bachelor of science (B.S.) in optometry | Optometry | Elite School of Optometry, BITS pilani, India | 2007 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Optometry, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Associate Professor | Academics, Research & clinica | Feb 2020- till date |
| Department of Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor Selection Grade | Academic, Research and clinical work | 2016 - 2020 |
| Department of Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor- Senior Scale | Academic, Research and clinical work | 2013 - 2016 |
| Department of Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor | Teaching, Research and clinical work | 2011- 2013 |
| School of Optometry, Jagadguru Institute of Medical Sciences, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu | Lecturer | Academic | 2010 – 2011 |
| Vasan Eye care hospitals, Chennai, India | Optometrist | Clinical sevices | 2009 to 2010 |
Reading and Vision, Pediatric Optometry, Binocular vision, Tool development and validation.
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Binocular vision, Optometric optics, Visual optics, Pediatric Optometry
Area of Expertise
Binocular vision, Instrumentation, Qualitative Research, Questionnaire development,
Area of Research
Reading and Vision, Pediatric Optometry, Binocular vision, Tool development and validation.
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Professional Affiliations:
- Fellow of Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)- CMCL, Ludhiana
- Recipient of 2015 Australian Endeavour Executive Fellowship
- Member of Optometry Council of India
- Recipient of 2014 Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) fellowship
Relationship between NSBVA using COVD-QOL questionnaire & academic achievements in primary school children
2013-01-01 Ms. Velkul Swarnalatha Mr. Chandan S
UG-Project - Co-guide
A comparative study of the gradient accommodative convergence/accommodation ratios obtained through lenses of different powers in adult age group
2013-01-01 Ms. Vidya Karkera
UG-Project -Guide
A comparative study of the gradient accommodative convergence/accommodation ratios obtained through lenses of different powers in adult age group
2013-01-01 Ms. Vidya Karkera
UG-project -Guide
Indian normative data for reading speed in school-going children using the Wilkins rate of reading test
2014-01-01 Ms. Alina Nasser
UG-project -Guide
Indian normative sata for reading speed in school going children using MNREAD Chart
2014-01-01 Mr. Sandeep B Reddy
UG-project -Guide
Comparison Of Conventional And Vanishing Optotype Visual Acuity In Age Related Macular Degeneration
2015-01-01 Athira Santhosh
UG-project -Guide
Normative data for developmental eye movement test in Indian population
2016-01-01 Huzeifa amijee
UG-project -Guide
Normative data for near point of convergence, amplitude of accommodative and phoria in Indian population
2013-01-01 Ms. Neethu G Abharam Mrs. Jyothi Thomas
Published in Oman journal of Ophthalmology, 2015. PG Project - Guide
Comparison and quantification of signs and symptoms with reading text: Hard copy v/s soft copy
2013-01-01 Mr. Sourav Karmakar Mr. Nijil Sanker
PG Project - Co-guide
Knowledge, awareness and perception towards eye donation among literate working population
2013-01-01 Mr. Justin Egnasious
PG Project - Guide
Impact of non-strabismic binocular vision anomalies on academic performance in primary school children at Udupi
2014-01-01 Namratha Chandan S
PG Project - Co-guide
Sensitivity and specificity of different visual acuity charts and steroacuity charts
2014-01-01 Diana Moganeswari Jyothi Thomas
PG Project - Co-guide Published in Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2015
Development and repeatability of visual acuity chart using vanishing optotypes.
2015-01-01 Ms. Nithya R Dr. Ramesh S Ve
PG Project - Guide
Comparison of subjective refraction during and post cycloplegic and mydriatic using different sizes of pupil.
2015-01-01 Mr. Nagarajan T Dr. Ramesh S Ve
PG Project - Co-guide
Comparison of plusoptix A09 and mohindra near retinoscopy values against cycloplegic refraction in children with developmental delay
2016-01-01 Ms. Anu Chacko Ms. Jyothi Thomas
PG Project - Co-guide
Comparison of visual perceptual skills of children with and without visual stress.
2016-01-01 C. Vijay Reena Durai Mr. Nijil Sanker
PG Project - Guide
Correlation between Hormonal Changes and Accommodation, Tearfilm Functions among women undergoing Invitro Fertilization
2017-01-01 Liba Sara Varghese Dr. Praveen Pai
PG-Project - Guide
Normative data for developmental eye movement test in Indian population
2016 Joel glosh d'silva Krithica S
UG-Project - Guide
Normative Values for Accommodative and Vergence Parameters among Human Population: A Scoping Review
2019 Jayasheela Thasmia
UG-Project - Guide
Normative Data for Developmental Eye Movement Test (Dem) In Kannada Speaking Children
2017 Anjeline Sham
UG-Project - Guide
Effect of Virtual Reality on Stereo Acuity and Visual Acuity among Amblyopes: A Systematic Review
2020 Misba Sheetha
UG-Project - Guide