Sharath S Sherigar

Clinical Supervisor

Department of Optometry

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Mr. Sharath S Sherigar is a postgraduate optometrist working as a Clinical Supervisor at the Department of Optometry, MCHP, Manipal. He is currently delivering clinical training to undergraduate and post graduate students. He is also handling postings at KMC Manipal, guiding, and aiding the students during clinical postings and handling theory subjects to undergraduate students. He has completed short term fellowship program on Low Vision rehabilitation. He also guides UG students on research work.

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Clinical Examination Techniques - I 3
Geriatric Optometry and Systemic Disease 5

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
Masters in Optometry Optometry Manipal College of Health Professionals- Manipal Campus 2021
Bachelors in Optometry Optometry Manipal College of Health Professionals- Manipal Campus 2019

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
Netrajyothi Institute of Allied Health and Paramedical Science, Udupi Lecturer Mentoring and teaching subjects like Optometric Instrumentation (UG & DOT), Ocular Disease (UG &DOT), Low vision (UG& DOT) Dec 2021- Nov 2022
Manipal College of Health Professions Clinical Supervisor Mentoring and guiding clinical related skills and academic related Dec 2022 - Till date

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Community eye care, Diagnostic innovations, Sports vision, Audio visual integration

Area of Expertise

AS disorder diagnostic, review research and comprehensive clinical evaluation

Area of Research

Pupil dynamics in HI, Oculomotor functions in neurodevelopment disorder, effective vision screening methods

Oculomotor deficits in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis

24 October 2022 Sharath S Sherigar Ashwitha H Gamsa Dr. Krithica Srinivasan

Vision rehabilitation

He has completed short three month program on low vision from LV Prasad Eye Institute