Dr. Praveena Shyam is a highly skilled ophthalmologist specializing in paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. With a strong academic foundation and clinical expertise, she has garnered recognition for her outstanding contributions to ophthalmology, particularly in managing complex paediatric cases and innovative surgical techniques.
Dr. Praveena’s passion for ophthalmology is reflected in her numerous accolades, including a Gold Medal for securing first rank in MS Ophthalmology and several awards for research, presentations, and innovations. Currently, she serves as a Paediatric Ophthalmologist at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, where she continues to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Paediatric Ophthalmology
- Paediatric and Adult Strabismus
- Non strabismic Binocular visual Anomalies
- Paediatric and Adult cataract
- Myopia control
- Amblyopia/ Lazy eye
- Cerebral Visual impairment
- Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Advanced Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology
- Clinical Research in Ophthalmic Innovations
MBBS
Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala
MS (Ophthalmology) (Gold medallist)
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
DNB (Ophthalmology)
National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences
MNAMS (Ophthalmology)
National Academy of Medical Sciences
Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus (FPOS)
Aravind Eye Hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Fellow of the All India Collegium Of Ophthalmology (FAICO)
Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Certified in Basic Course in Biomedical Research
Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
- English
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Hindi
- 2024- Present
Paediatric Ophthalmologist
Amrita Hospital, Kochi
- Gold Medal: First Rank in MS Ophthalmology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 2022.
- Best of the Bests ACOIN Awards (2021): For the best presentation on thesis abstract at the International Assembly of Community Ophthalmologists.
- Best Teacher of Tomorrow (2021): Awarded at the 48th Annual Conference of Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons.
- First Position: Kerala State-level Postgraduate Quiz, Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons, March 2022.
- First Position: Co-authored video presentation at the Padmasree Dr. Tony Fernandes Video Award session, Drishti 2020.
- Second Runner-Up: Aravind Inspiring Innovator Award (AIIA) 2023.
- International Council of Ophthalmology (UK)
- National Academy of Medical sciences
- All India Ophthalmological society
- Kerala Society of ophthalmic surgeons
- Indian Medical association
- National Medical Commission – Basic Course in Biomedical Research
- Certified in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus by Aravind Eye Hospital and All India collegium of Ophthalmology
Dr. Praveena Shyam is a highly skilled ophthalmologist specializing in paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. With a strong academic foundation and clinical expertise, she has garnered recognition for her outstanding contributions to ophthalmology, particularly in managing complex paediatric cases and innovative surgical techniques.
Dr. Praveena’s passion for ophthalmology is reflected in her numerous accolades, including a Gold Medal for securing first rank in MS Ophthalmology and several awards for research, presentations, and innovations. Currently, she serves as a Paediatric Ophthalmologist at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, where she continues to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Paediatric Ophthalmology
- Paediatric and Adult Strabismus
- Non strabismic Binocular visual Anomalies
- Paediatric and Adult cataract
- Myopia control
- Amblyopia/ Lazy eye
- Cerebral Visual impairment
- Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Advanced Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology
- Clinical Research in Ophthalmic Innovations
MBBS
Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala
MS (Ophthalmology) (Gold medallist)
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
DNB (Ophthalmology)
National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences
MNAMS (Ophthalmology)
National Academy of Medical Sciences
Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus (FPOS)
Aravind Eye Hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Fellow of the All India Collegium Of Ophthalmology (FAICO)
Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Certified in Basic Course in Biomedical Research
Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
- English
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Hindi
- 2024- Present
Paediatric Ophthalmologist
Amrita Hospital, Kochi
- Gold Medal: First Rank in MS Ophthalmology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 2022.
- Best of the Bests ACOIN Awards (2021): For the best presentation on thesis abstract at the International Assembly of Community Ophthalmologists.
- Best Teacher of Tomorrow (2021): Awarded at the 48th Annual Conference of Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons.
- First Position: Kerala State-level Postgraduate Quiz, Kerala Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons, March 2022.
- First Position: Co-authored video presentation at the Padmasree Dr. Tony Fernandes Video Award session, Drishti 2020.
- Second Runner-Up: Aravind Inspiring Innovator Award (AIIA) 2023.
- International Council of Ophthalmology (UK)
- National Academy of Medical sciences
- All India Ophthalmological society
- Kerala Society of ophthalmic surgeons
- Indian Medical association
- National Medical Commission – Basic Course in Biomedical Research
- Certified in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus by Aravind Eye Hospital and All India collegium of Ophthalmology
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