Bio

Professional Summary

Experienced ophthalmologist with a strong clinical and surgical background in cataract and refractive surgery. Committed to delivering excellence in patient care through precision, innovation, and evidence-based practices. Passionate about academic engagement, surgical training, and applying advanced technology to optimize visual outcomes.

Current Position

Consultant Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
Poona Eye Care, Pune
July 2021 – Present

Educational Qualifications

• FRCS (Glasgow) – Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, 2020
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (UK) Part A-C
• DNB Ophthalmology – Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital, Bangalore, 2015
• MBBS – Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, 2011

Areas of Interest

• Phacoemulsification & Advanced Cataract Surgery
• Premium Intraocular Lenses (Toric, EDoF, Trifocal)
• Refractive Surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL)
• Patient-Centered Outcomes and Visual Rehabilitation

Fellowships & Training

• Advanced Phaco and Refractive Surgery Fellowship – Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital, Bangalore – 2015

Surgical experience-

Dr. Akanksha Batra Thakkar is a highly skilled cataract and refractive surgeon with a strong reputation for surgical precision, advanced technology integration, and compassionate patient care. She has performed thousands of cataract surgeries, ranging from routine to highly complex cases, including white cataracts, subluxated lenses, and post-vitrectomy eyes.

Her surgical practice is distinguished by the use of state-of-the-art equipment such as the IOL Master 700 and the Callisto Eye markerless guidance system. This seamless integration of cutting-edge technology allows for exceptional accuracy in IOL power calculation, toric IOL alignment, and precise centration of premium lenses like multifocal and trifocal IOLs — ultimately delivering sharper vision and better outcomes for her patients.

Dr. Akanksha is also well-versed in a wide range of refractive procedures, including LASIK, PRK, ICL, and refractive lens exchange, tailored to each patient’s visual needs and lifestyle. Her thorough pre-operative planning and personalized post-operative care contribute to consistently high levels of patient satisfaction.

In addition to her surgical expertise, Dr. Akanksha is actively involved in teaching and mentoring young ophthalmologists, and is a regular participant in academic conferences and surgical workshops. Her passion for innovation, detail-oriented approach, and warm demeanor make her a trusted name in eye care.

Publications & Research

1. Assessment of precision of astigmatism measurements taken by a swept-source OCT biometer (IOLMaster 700) – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol. 69(7), 2021
2. Outcomes of bi-optics with SMILE as sequential treatment following ICL for extreme myopia – Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Nov 2020
3. Evaluation of Scheimpflug imaging for accuracy of toric IOL reference marking – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Apr 2020
4. Atypical Sympathetic Ophthalmia post Therapeutic Keratoplasty – J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect, Dec 2016
5. Comparative study: Femtosecond LASIK vs SMILE – IOSR J Dent Med Sci, Vol. 14(11), Nov 2015

Conference Presentations

1. Seeing What You Measure with SS-OCT Biometer – Poona Ophthalmological Society, Dec 2024
2. Managing Runaway Rhexis – Eyecon 2024
3. Biometry with Next Gen Formulas for Extreme Axial Lengths – MOSCON 2023
4. Handling LASIK Complications in MK Cases – Ahmednagar Ophthalmic Society, 2023
5. Experience with Hybrid EDoF IOL – Lucidis – Eyecon 2022
6. Biometry in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients – Kalyan Ophthalmic Society, 2019
7. Corneal Flattening in SMILE vs LASIK – AIOS Conference, Feb 2015

Other Interests

Art | Trekking | Travel