Dr Anand G Gannur had his Basic medical training(MBBS)from BLDEA Medical college,Vijayapur.

He did his post graduation (MS opthalmology)from sri Siddartha Medical college Tumkur.

He completed his fellowship in posterior Segment (FIPS) and worked as consultant in M.M Joshi Eye Institute Hubli.

he completed his fellowship in vitreo Retina surgery (FVRS)from Rajiv Gandhi university of health science.

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He has worked in Various national and International Hospitals like St,Johns Hospital Bangalore and University Hospital

North Staffordshire,Birmingham,United Kingdom.he holds Permanent Medical registration from General Medical council,United Kingdom.

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He has vast teaching experience for MBBS,MS & DNB students.Presented papers and  given talks in state & international conferences.He also has many

publications in National & International Journals.He has written articles regarding Eye Care in Newspapers.

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He is Pioneer and First to start full fledged surgical Vitreo Retina department which was lacking in Vijayapur,kalaburgi,Bagalkot,Bidar,Raichur districts of North

karnataka, He is instrumented and hosted "Madhumeha Samvada" as interactive session between districts patients and Diabetic Specialist Doctors in these Areas.

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He is Interested in Artificial Intelligence,Diabetic Retinopathy,ROP,Malular holos,Complex TRD,Combined Surgeries.

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Presently he is Head of Vitreo Retina Department in Anugraha Eye Hospital Vijayapur,Kalburgi.

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Present Designation 

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• As Ophthalmologist and Vitreo Retina consultant from 2012, to present day in  Anugraha Super speciality Eye Hospital, Vijaypur, Karnataka.

• Pioneer and First to start full fledged Surgical Vitreo Retina centre, which was  lacking in Vijayapur, Kalaburgi, Bagalkot, Bidar, Raichur districts of North Karnataka.

• Professor and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Al Ameen Medical college, Vijaypur. Karnataka.

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Qualification and Experience 

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• Fellowship in Vitreo-retina surgery under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences Bangalore (FVRS, FIPS ) and 

worked as a Vitreo Retina Consultant in M.M.Joshi Eye Institute; Hubli; Karnataka India (2012 – 2015) 

• M.S Ophthalmology - Sri Siddhartha Medical college, Tumkur. (2009 – 2012) 

• MBBS - BLDEAs Shri B M Patil Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka (1997 – 2003) United Kingdom experience 

• Completed PLAB exams, UK. (2005)

• Worked as a Senior House officer (SHO) in United kingdom (2006) 

• Worked in various National and International Hospitals like St Johns Hospital, Bangalore and University Hospital North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Birmingham, United Kingdom. 

• Holding permanent GMC (General Medical Council UK) Registration 

• Completed IELTS( International English Language Testing System) 

• Completed ACLS(Advanced Cardiac Life Support course), BLS (Basic Life Support Course), NTMC(National Trauma Management Course) 

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Clinical experience

Published Original Articles – National and International Journals

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1. Estimation of Prevalence of Dry Eye and Ocular Surface changes in patients of Diabetes Mellitus, in Vijaypur District, India.

2. A study of Preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative complications of pseudoexfoliation syndrome in Indian eyes 

undergoing cataract surgery.

3. A study on Prevalence of Dry Eye among Postmenopausal women attending Ophthalmology OPD.

4.A Clinical study of Papilloedema among the patients presenting in a tertiary care hospital of vijaypur.

5. A study on Ocular morbities in children aged between 7-18 years attending Ophthalmology OPD.

6. Evaluation of Efficacy and safety of Trans PRK for the treatment of low to moderate Myopia with Astigmatism.

7. A Comparison Of Snellen versus ETDRS chart in patients with or without age related macular degeneration in clinical practice.

8. A study on fundus findings in pregnancy induced hypertension in vijaypur district.

9. A study on ocular manifestations of psoriasis.

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Presentations in State and National Conferences ( as Presenting Author / Co-Author)

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1. To evaluate Visual and Anatomical Success with Small vs Large ILM peeling for Macular Hole Surgery At VitreoRetina society of India (VRSI) 2014

2. Comparative study of primary vitrectomy for retinal detachment with and without belt buckling in Karnataka Ophthalmological Society (KOS) 2014

3. Comparative study of primary vitrectomy for retinal detachment with and without belt buckling in KOS and also presented in All India Ophthalmological society (AIOS) in Feb 2015

4. Does ILM peel size determine anatomical and visual outcome after surgery for macular hole and was also presented in All India Ophthalmological society (AIOS) in Feb 2015

5. Advances in Posterior segment surgeries in Ophthalmology IMA 20156. Advances in Intra vitreal injections CME at Bijapur 2017

7. Telemedicine and Community Ophthalmology CME Belgaum KLE 2018

8. Intravitreal injections and its Logistics for comprehensive Ophthalmologists IC in KOSCON 2019

9. Retinitis Pigmentosa – what's new to offer KOSCON 2019

10. BRVO – How to go about it KOSCON 2020 (Online)

11. Cataract surgery in Silicone oil filled Eye KOSCON 2021 (Online)

12. Update on Intravitreal injections and its Logistics for comprehensive Ophthalmologists IC in KOSCON 2022

13. Cataract surgery in Silicone oil filled Eye KOSCON 2022

14. OCT and OCT Angiography KOSCON 2023

15. Specially made first aid in Endophthalmitis KOSCON 2024

16. Evaluation of Efficacy and safety of Trans PRK for the treatment of low to moderate Myopia with Astigmatism. KOSCON 2013

17. Fungal corneal ulcers. KOSCON 2019

18. Combined surgery – Corneal tear with Cataract surgery. KOSCON 2021

19. Topography – Recent advances KOSCON 2023

20. Corneal tear repair with Traumatic cataract KOSCON 2022

21. A Stitch in time saves nine - achieving foolproof globe. KOSCON 2024

22. Dry Eye Management. CME in Vijaypur 2023

23. Eyeing the difference : loteprednol 0.5% vs prednisolone 1% to manage inflammation post cataract surgery. KOSCON 2024

24. The Dark side of steroid therapy in Paediatric Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis : Steroid Induced Glaucoma. KOSCON 2024

25. Comparision between preoperative and postoperative astigmatism following various types of incision in manual SICS. KOSCON 2024

26. Knowing the nemesis - Glaucoma awareness in urban adults. KOSCON 2024

27. Blink ! And you’ll miss it ! An eye opening truth on blood donation. KOSCON 2024

28. In world of trend, remain classic! Accuracy of old vs new-generation IOL power calculation/formula. KOSCON 2024

29. In a world of trend, remain classic! Accuracy of traditional vs new-generation IOL power calculation/formula. KOSCON 2024

30. Light up light down: How chronic smoking affects retinal nerve fibre thickness, KOSCON 2024

31. A Comparison Of snellen v/s ETDRS chart in Clinical Practice. KOSCON 2023

32. A Study on Intraocular Pressure Association with Myopia. KOSCON 2023

33. A Study on fundus findings in pregnancy induced hypertension. KOSCON 2023

34. A study on ocular Manifestations Of Psoriasis. TOSCON 2023

35. A study of Preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative complications 

of pseudoexfoliation syndrome in Indian eyes undergoing cataract surgery. 

KOSCON 2022

36. A study on Prevalence of Dry Eye among Postmenopausal women attending 

Ophthalmology OPD. KOSCON 2022

37. A study on Ocular morbities in children aged between 7-18 years attending 

Ophthalmology OPD. KOSCON 2022

38. A study on risk factors of spheroidal degeneration in a tertiary care hospital 

Bijapur. KOSCON 2022

39. Evaluation of dry eye disease in digital screen users KOSCON 2022

40. Experience as a Faculty in TSTC in AIOC and VRSI regularly. I Participated in PG Lecture and Quiz competition at Annual conference of Karnataka Ophthalmological Society 2011As a Moderator, Panelist and Judje in ROP CMEs and for multiple sessions in various Competative and non competitive free papers in KOSCON regularly.

Attended various CME programs held locally at Bijapur and across Karnataka and India.

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Poster presentations

 

1. Case Report of Ocular Pyogenic Granuloma KOSCON 2011

2. Case report of Duanes Retraction Syndrome KOSCON 2011

3. Case report of Kearns Sayre Syndrome KOSCON 2011

4. Central Serous Chorioretinopathy KOSCON 2011

5. Frontalis sling in Severe congenital ptosis KOSCON 2011

6. Rare case report of Choroidal metasatasis from Follicular Carcinoma of Thyroid KOSCON 2014

7. A Case Report of OSSN treated with surgical excision And Mytomycin.

 

KOSCON 2023

8. A Case report of BCC in Right Lower Lid. KOSCON 2023

9. A Study on IOP association with Myopia. KOSCON 2023

10. A Case report on completer 3rd nerve palsy involving pupil in a patient with unncontrolled DM. KOSCON 2023

11. A case report of Goldenhar Syndrome presenting with Cataract

 

TOSCON 2023

12. A case report of Ocular manifestation in both eye toxoplasma retinochoroiditis and its treatment KOSCON 2023

13. Scales, Smiles and Surprises : Living with Ichthyosis KOSCON 2024

14. The Dark Side : Exploring Melanocytoma KOSCON 2024

15. The neuro Optic journey of Foster Kennedy Syndrome KOSCON 2024

16. Decoding the Serpentine path of Serpiginous Choroiditis KOSCON 2024

17. A case report on both eyes iris coloboma and retinochoroidal coloboma involving disc and macula with early cataract. KOSCON 2023

18. Retinochoroidal coloboms with disc and macula involvement – a case report KOSCON 2023

19. Valsalva Retinopathy – A case report KOSCON 2022

20. A case report on Traumatic Macular Hole KOSCON 2023

21. A Case of Penetrating injury with Intraocular Foreign body and Traumatic cataract a case report KOSCON 2022

DissertationEstimation of Prevalence of Dry Eye and Ocular Surface changes in patients of Diabetes Mellitus, in Vijaypur District, India.

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Procedures 

• Vitreo-Retinal Surgery- Vitrectomy for vitreous haemorrhage; Retinal Detachment; Tractional RD, Advanced Diabetic Retinopathy surgeries with Membrane peeling Surgery; Macular Hole, Combined Procedures of Cataract and Retinal surgeries, Scleral Fixated IOL, Irish Claw lens implantation, Nucleus drop, IOL drop, Endophthalmitis surgeries, Vitrectomy for complicated PDR. Globe Rupture surgeries, Belt and Buckling surgery, 

• ROP Retinopathy of Prematurity evaluation and Laser Treatment

• Phacoemulsification and SICS cataract surgeries o Individually done the following surgeries during MS – Coreal perforation repair, Lid trauma repair, Pterigium surgery, DCR, Enucleation, Evisceration, Exentration, Cataract Surgeries, Trabeculectomy, 

o Assisted in following surgical procedures - Phacotrab., Squint surgeries, Penetrating Keratoplasty, Orbital

 fractures repair. 

• Actively participated in the Eye camps under NPCB 

• Has vast Teaching experience for MBBS, MS & DNB students. 

• Have written Articles regarding Eye Care in Newspapers. 

• Instrumental and hosted regularly, "Madhumeha Samvada" , an interactive session between Patients and Diabetic Specialist Doctors.

• Interested in Artificial Intelligence, Diabetic Retinopathy, ROP, Macular Holes, Complex TRD, Combined Surgeries.

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Extra curricular activities 

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Won prizes in Sports ( Cricket, Football, Chess), Speech competition, Essay competition during High school and College period. 

As Joint Secretary of ROTARACT club in Bijapur, Karnataka,completed Polio Programme, AIDS awareness Programme, Hepatitisimmunization Programme etc. 

As Vice President of LIONS club and Blood bank actively participated in various social activities.