CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Internship coordinator
- Lecturing contact lens module for Post graduates
- Handling Contact lens clinic
- Teacher guardian for first year
Rinu Thomas is Assistant Professor in the Department of Optometry, SOAHS, Manipal
She is:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Subject code | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Contact lens(UG and PG) | MOP 602, BOPT 303, BOPT 302 | 3rd Semester, 5th Semester, 6th Semester |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Optometry | Elite School of Optometry | 2014 |
| MPhil optometry | Contact lens | Elite School of Optometry | 2016 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankara Nethralaya | Optometrist | Working at contact lens clinical, mentoring third year, interns and contact lens fellows in CL clinic | Dec 2016 to May 2018 |
| School of Allied Health Sciences | Assistant Professor | Teaching & Clinical | June 2018 to till date |
Tear pH in neophyte soft contact lens wearers
Rinu Thomas Dr.Rajeswari M
Principle investigator (June 2015-May 2016)
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Cornea and Contact lens (Compliance and comfort)
Area of Expertise
Specialty Contact Lenses fitting
Area of Research
Microbiological and biochemical aspects in cornea during a lens wear or infectious condition
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Professional Affiliations:
- Member of OCI (Optometry Council of India)
Work Experience
| Organisation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Vistakon Clinical trial | Co-investigator | Jan 2018 to May 2018 |