Visit Dr. Laavanyaa at either of her consulting hospitals in Chennai. Call directly to confirm timing and availability.
Specialist in Cataract & Retina diseases at SRM Prime Hospital and P&G Hospital, Chennai. Known for topical phacoemulsification — no needle, just drops.
Dr. Laavanyaa Somasundaram completed her postgraduate training at Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai — one of the world's highest-volume and most-respected eye care institutions. She subsequently completed a prestigious Medical Retina Fellowship (FMRF) at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India's foremost eye hospital and research centre.
She currently consults at SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram and P&G Multispeciality Hospital, Chennai, and runs outreach eye camps at Vivekananda Eye Hospital, Tiruvannamalai on alternate weekends.
Specialist procedures performed by Dr. Laavanyaa with advanced techniques and the highest standard of care.
Modern small-incision cataract surgery performed with anaesthetic eye drops alone — no needle, no injection. Choose from Monofocal, Toric, Multifocal, and EDOF lenses for the best visual outcome.
Targeted injections into the vitreous cavity to treat wet AMD, diabetic macular oedema, retinal vein occlusion, and other sight-threatening retinal conditions. Performed with precision under local anaesthesia.
Laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy (PRP), focal/grid laser for macular oedema, and urgent laser treatment for retinal tears and holes to prevent retinal detachment.
Understand your eye condition, its causes, investigations needed, and how it is treated. Available in English and Tamil.
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High-magnification microscope examination of the cornea, lens, iris, and anterior vitreous. Detects corneal abrasions, cataract, uveitis, and many other conditions.
Ultrasound measurement of the eye's axial length. Essential for calculating the correct intraocular lens (IOL) power before cataract surgery — determines how far you can see without glasses post-op.
Ultrasound cross-section imaging of the vitreous and retina. Used when the interior of the eye cannot be directly visualised — e.g. dense cataract, vitreous haemorrhage.
Gold-standard optical biometry using laser interferometry. Measures axial length, corneal curvature, and anterior chamber depth with exceptional precision for premium IOL selection.
Measures the curvature of the cornea. Used to detect corneal astigmatism (irregular surface), essential for toric IOL selection and keratoconus screening.
Measures intraocular pressure (IOP). Elevated IOP is the major risk factor for glaucoma — the silent thief of sight. Routine IOP check is essential in every eye examination from age 35.
High-resolution cross-sectional imaging of the retinal layers at microscopic detail. Invaluable for diabetic macular oedema, age-related macular degeneration, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes.
Maps central and peripheral vision to detect blind spots and field defects. Standard investigation for glaucoma monitoring, neurological conditions, and retinal disease progression.
Intravenous fluorescent dye injection followed by sequential retinal photography to image retinal blood vessels. Gold standard for diabetic retinopathy, AMD, retinal vascular disease, and choroidal conditions.
Dr. Laavanyaa conducts specialist eye consultations at Vivekananda Eye Hospital, Tiruvannamalai on alternate weekends, bringing cataract and retina expertise directly to patients in the district and surrounding areas. No need to travel to Chennai.
Dr. Laavanyaa consults at two hospitals in Chennai. Call or WhatsApp to confirm appointment timing.