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Book Chapters
, 2025, 'Contributors for Volume 1', in Hepatology, Elsevier, pp. xxv - xxix, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-26710-9.09992-2
, 2025, 'Cystic diseases of the liver', in Hepatology, Elsevier, pp. 445 - 465, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-26710-9.00016-x
, 2023, 'A Study on Awareness, Knowledge and Willingness about Eye Donation among General Public in Southern India', in Recent Trends in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 9, B P International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International), pp. 1 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rtass/v9/6444c
, 2023, 'Teleophthalmology—LVPEI Eye Health Pyramid Program Experience', in Digital Eye Care and Teleophthalmology, Springer Nature, pp. 471 - 483, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24052-2_29
, 2021, 'Allied Ophthalmic Personnel: Workforce, Education, and Training', in South-East Asia Eye Health, Springer Nature, pp. 313 - 321, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3787-2_19
, 2019, 'Innovative Approaches in the Delivery of Eye Care: Cataract', in Innovative Approaches in the Delivery of Primary and Secondary Eye Care, Springer Nature, pp. 107 - 125, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98014-0_8
, 2019, 'Innovative Approaches in the Delivery of Eye Care: Children', in Khanna RC; Rao GN; Marmamula S (ed.), Innovative Approaches in the Delivery of Primary and Secondary Eye Care, Springer Nature, pp. 87 - 106, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98014-0_7
, 2019, 'Technology and Innovation for Eye Care', in Innovative Approaches in the Delivery of Primary and Secondary Eye Care, Springer Nature, pp. 57 - 68, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98014-0_5
Journal articles
, 2026, 'Allergic eye disease in clinical practice: essential updates for eye care professionals', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 109, pp. 1113 - 1128, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2026.2671287
, 2026, 'Strategies for strengthening eye care in India: a consensus-based recommendations', Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia, 51, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lansea.2026.100791
, 2026, 'Prevalence of presbyopia among social safety net beneficiaries with the cognitive, numeracy and dexterity skills required for smartphone use: a cross-sectional analysis of THRIFT RCT screening data from Kurigram, Bangladesh', BMJ Open, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-108327
, 2026, 'Lumen-Apposing Metal Stent as a Bridge to Endoscopic Balloon Dilation for a Refractory Ileocolonic Anastomotic Crohn's Stricture', ACG Case Reports Journal, 13, pp. e02056, http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000002056
, 2026, 'Cumulative incidence of myopia and risk factors in rural south India: results from the Andhra Pradesh Eye Disease Study III', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 109, pp. 1500 - 1508, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2026.2695842
, 2026, 'International consensuses and guidelines on multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) by the Academy of Asia-Pacific Professors of Ophthalmology (AAPPO)', Asia Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apjo.2025.100274
, 2026, 'Population-Based Assessment of Visual Outcomes After Cataract Surgery in Four Districts in Telangana, India', Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 33, pp. 383 - 390, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09286586.2026.2624449
, 2026, 'Prevalence and temporal trends of vision impairment over two decades among those aged 40 years and older in Nagar Kurnool district in Telangana, India', Eye Basingstoke, 40, pp. 57 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41433-025-04090-9
, 2026, 'Prevalence of Vision Loss in High-Income Countries and in Eastern and Central Europe in 2020: Magnitude and Temporal Trends', Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 33, pp. 54 - 67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09286586.2025.2486461
, 2026, 'Prevalence of Vision Loss in South and Central Asia in 2020: Magnitude and Temporal Trends', Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 33, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09286586.2024.2374934
, 2026, 'TNFα-dependent modulation of WT1-MMP9 regulatory axis links developmental and inflammatory pathways in glaucoma', iScience, 29, pp. 117176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.117176
, 2025, 'Cognitive Level Enhancement through Vision Exams and Refraction (CLEVER): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial', Trials, 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-08813-x
, 2025, 'Visual outcomes of cataract surgeries performed at a network of rural eye centres in southern and eastern India - A model for scaling effective cataract surgical coverage', Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 73, pp. 1801 - 1806, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_1185_24
, 2025, 'Current status of school vision screening—rationale, models, impact and challenges: a review', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 109, pp. 1207 - 1214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjo-2024-326726
, 2025, 'Effective refractive error coverage in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of updated estimates from population-based surveys in 76 countries modelling the path towards the 2030 global target', Lancet Global Health, 13, pp. e1396 - e1405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(25)00194-9
, 2025, 'Controversies, consensuses and guidelines on modern cataract surgery by the academy of Asia-Pacific professors of ophthalmology (AAPPO)', Asia Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apjo.2025.100224
, 2025, 'Status of Vision Impairment and Refractive Errors in Special Schools in Andhra Pradesh, India', Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 50, pp. 711 - 712, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_14_24
, 2025, 'Barriers to referral uptake from primary to secondary eye care in the L V Prasad Eye Institute Network in South India', Plos One, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0325974
, 2025, 'Fifteen-year incidence of presbyopia in south India: The Andhra Pradesh Eye Disease Study', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 39, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjo-2024-326577
, 2025, 'Metastatic Breast Cancer to the Esophagus Causing Pseudoachalasia', ACG Case Reports Journal, 12, pp. e01666, http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000001666
, 2025, 'Effective Cataract Surgical Coverage in Four Large Districts in Telangana, India–Results from Rapid Assessment of Visual Impairment Study', Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 32, pp. 69 - 75, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09286586.2024.2336498
, 2025, 'Near vision impairment and effective refractive error coverage for near vision in Andhra Pradesh, India–The Akividu Visual Impairment Study (AVIS)', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 108, pp. 169 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2024.2333769
, 2025, 'The Better Operative Outcomes Software Tool (BOOST) Prospective Study: Improving the Quality of Cataract Surgery Outcomes in Low-Resource Settings', Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 32, pp. 76 - 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09286586.2024.2336518
, 2025, 'Effectiveness of mHealth intervention in enhancing diabetes awareness and promoting healthy lifestyles in rural India', Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 230, pp. 112610 - 112610, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112610
, 2025, 'Factors determining compliance with recommended intravitreal injections for retinal diseases among out-of-pocket, fully subsidized (non-paying), and insured patients: Real-world evidence from India', Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 73, pp. 1647 - 1652, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijo.ijo_671_25
, 2025, 'Financial vulnerability of the elderly population undergoing cataract surgery within a distributed eye care delivery system in India (2011–2022): a multicentre, retrospective cohort study', The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, 39, pp. 100640, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lansea.2025.100640
, 2025, 'Mo1884: LESS WEIGHT, LESS COMPLICATIONS: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON THE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS ON BARIATRIC SURGERY', Gastroenterology, 169, pp. S - 1207, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5085(25)03671-6
, 2025, 'Mo1888: THE IMPACT OF TOBACCO USE ON CROHN’S DISEASE OUTCOMES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CIGARETTES, VAPING, AND SMOKELESS TOBACCO', Gastroenterology, 169, pp. S - 1209, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5085(25)03675-3
, 2025, 'Mo1900: THE IMPACT OF TOBACCO USE ON ULCERATIVE COLITIS OUTCOMES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CIGARETTES, VAPING, AND SMOKELESS TOBACCO', Gastroenterology, 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5085(25)03687-x
, 2025, 'S1570 Prior Biologic or Janus Kinase Inhibitor Therapy Does Not Impact Colectomy Rates Among Patients Needing Infliximab Rescue Therapy for Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis', The American Journal of Gastroenterology, 120, pp. s338 - s338, http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/01.ajg.0001133740.13389.c8
, 2025, 'S1592 Malnutrition Is Associated With Early Colectomy Rates in Patients With Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis Receiving Infliximab Rescue Therapy', The American Journal of Gastroenterology, 120, pp. s342 - s342, http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/01.ajg.0001133828.58554.99
, 2025, 'S4868 Recurrent Abdominal Abscesses and Fistulas: A Tricky Diagnosis of Intestinal Tuberculosis Mimicking Crohn’s Disease in a High-Risk Patient', The American Journal of Gastroenterology, 120, pp. s1040 - s1040, http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/01.ajg.0001146932.44430.3c
, 2025, 'S4937 Novel Use of Lumen Apposing Metal Stents for Complicated Anastomotic Crohn's Strictures', American Journal of Gastroenterology, 120, pp. S1054 - S1054, http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/01.ajg.0001147208.36570.d1
, 2025, 'S6114 Atypical Presentation of Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma With Cystic Features in a Man', American Journal of Gastroenterology, 120, pp. S1304 - S1304, http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/01.ajg.0001152916.41198.6e
, 2024, 'Transforming Households with Refraction and Innovative Financial Technology (THRIFT): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of vision interventions and online banking among the elderly in Kurigram', BMJ Open, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-085083
, 2024, 'STABLE trial of spectacle provision and driving safety among myopic motorcycle users in Vietnam: study protocol for a stepped-wedge, cluster randomised trial', Trials, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08644-2
, 2024, 'Treatment of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in an Indian rural facility: a study of 38 eyes', BMC Ophthalmology, 24, pp. 389, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12886-024-03657-6
, 2024, 'Potential Involvements of Cilia-Centrosomal Genes in Primary Congenital Glaucoma', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms251810028
, 2024, 'Eye health knowledge, attitude, and practice among special school managers and barriers to eye health programmes in special schools in Hyderabad, India', Plos Global Public Health, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002124
, 2024, 'Barriers and Potential Solutions to Glaucoma Screening in the Developing World: A Review', Journal of Glaucoma, 33, pp. S33 - S38, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0000000000002404
, 2024, 'Changing trends in barriers to accessing eye care services in rural South India: results from the longitudinal Andhra Pradesh Eye Disease Study III (APEDS III) cohort', Eye Basingstoke, 38, pp. 2209 - 2215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41433-024-03155-5
, 2024, 'Effective refractive error coverage and spectacle coverage among school children in Telangana, South India', Eye Basingstoke, 38, pp. 2143 - 2149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41433-024-02986-6