Professional Summary
I am Optom. Esakkiammal Iyyappan, passionate about advancing vision care through clinical excellence and continuous learning. With experience as both a Clinical Optometrist and Academic Tutor at the renowned Aravind Eye Hospital, I have a strong foundation in patient care and education. My goal is to bridge the gap between practice and education. I am currently pursuing a Master of Optometry at The Sankara Nethralaya Academy to further specialize and contribute to improving visual health through evidence-based practice, research, and teaching.
Expertise & Interests
Career History
Clinical Optometrist & Academic Tutor
Efficiently managed and performed comprehensive eye examinations daily for over 3700 patients, conducted over 140 classes for students, and specialized in pediatric refraction and orthoptic evaluations. Gained proficiency in a wide range of diagnostic procedures and specialty contact lens fitting.
Optometry Intern
Completed a comprehensive internship gaining foundational clinical experience.
Education
Master of Optometry
Optometry
Bachelor of Optometry
Optometry