Sheena Balakrishnan
Burjeel Hospital, UAE
Biography
Sheena Balakrishnan has completed her Diploma in Ophthalmology from Madras Medical College and Diplomate of National Board from The Eye Research Foundation, Chennai. She then completed her Fellowship from the International Council of Ophthalmology. She has undergone Medical Retina training and training in Anterior Segment Surgeries mainly focusing Cataract Surgeries and Refractive Surgeries. She has worked with the World Diabetic Foundation in screening and managing diabetic retinopathy patients over 2 years. She has performed retinal laser photocoagulation, intravitreal injections, photodynamic therapy and managed retinal diseases. She is vastly experienced in performing cataract surgeries including small incision cataract surgeries and phacoemulsification surgeries. She has performed more than 3500 LASIK, LASEK, PRK, Wave front guided treatment. She has published and presented various papers at national and international conferences. She was invited faculty for Medical management of age related macular degeneration in APAO Conference in Bali in 2009. She is one of the few Surgeons in India who is experienced in large volumes Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) technique.