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Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist மപத்தனிலை கண் நல஭்முரை஫்

Dr. Laavanyaa
Somasundaram

Dr. ல╱வண்யா
சோமசுந்தரம்

MS Ophthalmology FMRF — Sankara Nethralaya FICO

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
Dr. Laavanyaa Somasundaram — Cataract & Retina Specialist Dr. ல╱வண்யா — கண் நல஭்முரை஫்
2
Chennai Hospitals
MS+FMRF
Dual Qualification
Aravind
PG Training
Topical
No-Needle Surgery
About the Doctor

Dr. Laavanyaa Somasundaram

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.

PG Training
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai
Fellowship
Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
Specialty
Cataract & Medical Retina
Hospitals
SRM Prime · P&G, Chennai
Dr. Laavanyaa Somasundaram
Clinical Procedures

Interventions & Procedures

Specialist procedures performed by Dr. Laavanyaa with advanced techniques and the highest standard of care.

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Cataract Surgery
Topical Phacoemulsification · Premium IOLs

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.

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Intravitreal Injections
Anti-VEGF · Steroid · Retina Treatment

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 for Retina
Pan-Retinal · Focal · Retinal Tear Laser

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.

Patient Education

Eye Conditions — Patient Guides

Understand your eye condition, its causes, investigations needed, and how it is treated. Available in English and Tamil.

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Refractive Errors
Myopia · Hyperopia · Astigmatism · Presbyopia

Blurred vision caused by the eye not focusing light correctly. Understand why you need spectacles, contact lenses, or surgery, and how your power may change over time.

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Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy · Macular Oedema

Diabetes silently damages the retina over time. Learn the stages of diabetic retinopathy, the investigations you need, precautions to take, and the follow-up schedule to preserve your vision.

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Conjunctivitis
Bacterial · Viral · Allergic

Red, watery, or sticky eyes can have very different causes with different treatments. Know when it is safe to manage at home, and when you must see a doctor urgently.

Diagnostics

Ophthalmic Investigations

Modern ophthalmic practice requires precise diagnostic investigations. Here is a guide to the common tests your ophthalmologist may recommend.

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Slit Lamp Examination
Anterior Segment

High-magnification microscope examination of the cornea, lens, iris, and anterior vitreous. Detects corneal abrasions, cataract, uveitis, and many other conditions.

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A-Scan Biometry
IOL Power Calculation

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.

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B-Scan Ultrasonography
Vitreous & Posterior Segment

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.

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IOL Master
Optical Biometry

Gold-standard optical biometry using laser interferometry. Measures axial length, corneal curvature, and anterior chamber depth with exceptional precision for premium IOL selection.

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Keratometry
Corneal Curvature

Measures the curvature of the cornea. Used to detect corneal astigmatism (irregular surface), essential for toric IOL selection and keratoconus screening.

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Tonometry (IOP)
Intraocular Pressure

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.

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OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
Retina Cross-Section Imaging

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.

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Visual Field Analyser
Perimetry

Maps central and peripheral vision to detect blind spots and field defects. Standard investigation for glaucoma monitoring, neurological conditions, and retinal disease progression.

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Fundus Fluorescein Angiography
FFA — Retinal Vessel Imaging

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.

🏠 Outreach Eye Camp கண் செவை முகாம்

Eye Care at
Tiruvannamalai

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.

🔍 Cataract Screening 👀 Retina Evaluation 🫪 Diabetic Eye Check 📋 Post-op Follow-up
Learn More 📍 View on Google Maps 📞 094425 29783
Location
Vivekananda Eye Hospital
Vettavalam Road
Tiruvannamalai, TN 606601
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Find Us

Consulting Hospitals

Dr. Laavanyaa consults at two hospitals in Chennai. Call or WhatsApp to confirm appointment timing.

1
SRM Prime Hospital
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist
Location
Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2
P&G Multispeciality Hospital
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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