Dr. Suvarna Balankhe
MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology), ICO Fellow (Johns Hopkins, USA)
Pediatric Ophthalmologist & Strabismus (Squint) Specialist
Dr. Suvarna Balankhe is a pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus (squint) specialist who consults at Drishti Netralaya, Dibrugarh. Her clinical focus centres on eye conditions in children — including squint, pediatric cataract, pediatric glaucoma, and Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) — alongside strabismus care for adults. Her primary practice is based in Nagpur, bringing sub-speciality pediatric eye care and strabismus surgery to patients in the region.
Dr. Balankhe completed her MBBS at Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, followed by an internship and research work at the same institution. She earned her DNB in Ophthalmology at Mahatme Eye Bank Eye Hospital, Nagpur, before pursuing advanced fellowships — first at Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai, followed by an ICO fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (USA). She also completed an observership in nystagmus at Akron Children's Hospital, Ohio, and a pediatric retinal/ROP fellowship at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore.
Over her career, Dr. Balankhe has built a substantial surgical practice spanning strabismus surgery, pediatric and general cataract surgery, ptosis and lid procedures, and lacrimal surgery. She spent over a decade teaching squint evaluation to residents at GMC Goa and training residents at Mahatme Eye Bank, with research contributions published in the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology.
Areas of Specialization
Comprehensive sub-speciality expertise integrating functional precision, modern technique, and reconstructive care.
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Addresses eye conditions specific to infants and children, where diagnosis and treatment account for a child's developing visual system. Dr. Balankhe's practice includes pediatric cataract surgery, pediatric glaucoma management, and specialized screening for early intervention.
- Pediatric Cataract & Glaucoma
- Visual System Development Care
- Child-Focused Eye Exams
Strabismus (Squint) & Nystagmus
Covers simple and complex ocular alignment issues in children and adults. Trained at Johns Hopkins University (USA) and Akron Children's Hospital, her care extends to transposition surgery for complex cases and management of nystagmus (involuntary eye movement).
- Pediatric & Adult Squint Correction
- Complex Transposition Surgery
- Nystagmus Evaluation & Care
Pediatric Retinal Care & ROP
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) requires timely, structured screening in at-risk premature infants. Backed by fellowship training at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, Dr. Balankhe delivers precise screening and management for infant retinal diseases.
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening
- Infant Retinal Condition Management
- Timely Structured Interventions
General Cataract, Lid & Lacrimal
Comprehensive adult surgical practice including adult cataract techniques (Phaco & SICS), eyelid procedures for ptosis correction, lacrimal surgery (such as DCR for blocked tear ducts), and laser procedures (Nd:YAG iridotomy/capsulotomy).
- Adult Cataract (Phaco & SICS)
- Ptosis & Eyelid Procedures
- Lacrimal DCR & Laser Procedures
Surgical Expertise
Dr. Suvarna Balankhe specializes in pediatric eye conditions, complex strabismus correction, retinal screening, and comprehensive ophthalmic procedures tailored to patients of all ages.
Specialized Surgical Care & Procedures
SQUINT (STRABISMUS) SURGERY
What it is: Assessment and surgical realignment of misaligned eyes in both children and adults.
Why you may need it: Crossed or misaligned eyes affecting binocular vision, depth perception, or visual appearance.
Dr. Balankhe's Expertise: Specialized management for simple to complex cases, including transposition procedures, backed by fellowship training at Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital and the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University.
PEDIATRIC CATARACT & GLAUCOMA SURGERY
What it is: Specialized surgical management of congenital or childhood cataracts and elevated intraocular pressure in young patients.
Why you may need it: Early-onset clouding of the eye's lens or abnormal fluid pressure that threatens early visual development.
Dr. Balankhe's Expertise: Tailored surgical techniques accounting for the unique considerations of a growing child's visual system.
ROP SCREENING
What it is: Structured diagnostic evaluation for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in at-risk premature infants.
Why you may need it: Premature birth or low birth weight, where undeveloped retinal blood vessels pose a risk of vision loss.
Dr. Balankhe's Expertise: Timely screening and early detection protocol to identify cases requiring intervention, supported by sub-specialty retinal training at Aravind Eye Hospital.
PTOSIS, LID & LACRIMAL SURGERY
What it is: Reconstructive surgery for drooping eyelids (ptosis), lid abnormalities, and tear-duct procedures such as nasolacrimal duct probing, canalicular intubation, and DCR.
Why you may need it: Drooping eyelids obstructing vision, lid malpositions, or chronic eye watering and recurrent tear-sac infections.
Dr. Balankhe's Expertise: Functional and aesthetic oculoplastic procedures to restore proper eyelid elevation and restore tear drainage.
GENERAL & PEDIATRIC CATARACT SURGERY
What it is: Surgical extraction of clouded natural lenses and intraocular lens (IOL) placement using Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) or phacoemulsification.
Why you may need it: Blurred, cloudy visual disturbance in children or adults that hinders everyday function.
Dr. Balankhe's Expertise: Versatile application of modern phaco and manual SICS techniques customized across pediatric and adult age groups.
LASER PROCEDURES
What it is: Non-invasive Nd:YAG laser treatments, including peripheral iridotomy and posterior capsulotomy.
Why you may need it: Secondary clouding following cataract surgery (posterior capsule opacification) or angle-closure glaucoma risks.
Dr. Balankhe's Expertise: Precise outpatient laser applications to relieve intraocular pressure risks or clear post-cataract visual haze.
Schedule Your Consultation: For expert care in pediatric eye conditions, squint management, or general ophthalmic procedures, consult Dr. Suvarna Balankhe at Drishti Netralaya, Dibrugarh.
Surgical & Training Credentials
Comprehensive career surgical volume, specialized laser procedures, and international fellowship training documented across leading global ophthalmic institutions.
Surgical Experience — Career Volume
| Procedure | Performed Independently | Assisted |
|---|---|---|
| Cataract surgery (Phacoemulsification with IOL) | 10,000 | 2,387 |
| Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) | 7,500 | 568 |
| Squint (strabismus) surgery | 5,000 | 157 |
| Ptosis surgery / correction | 500 | 37 |
| ECCE with IOL | 2,000 | 354 |
| AMG + limbal stem cell grafting | 80 | 12 |
| Pterygium excision | 78 | 32 |
| Corneal foreign body removal | 100 | — |
| Nasolacrimal duct probing | 76 | 12 |
| DCR (Dacryocystorhinostomy) | 100 | 107 |
| Wound resuturing | 24 | — |
| Entropion correction | 20 | 10 |
| Tarsorrhaphy | 12 | — |
| DCT (Dacryocystectomy) | 12 | 25 |
| Cyclocryotherapy | 26 | — |
| Excision biopsy | — | 8 |
| Evisceration | 7 | — |
| Ectropion correction | — | 6 |
| Vitrectomy | — | 2 |
| Scleral buckling | — | 3 |
| Goniotomy / trabeculotomy | — | 2 / 5 |
Laser Procedures
| Laser Procedure | Cases |
|---|---|
| Nd:YAG peripheral iridotomy | 25 |
| Nd:YAG capsulotomy | 378 |
Fellowship & International Training
| Period | Fellowship Program | Institution & Specialized Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 – Jan 2011 | Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus | Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai — surgical experience in pediatric cataract, pediatric glaucoma and strabismus procedures |
| Oct – Dec 2011 | ICO Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus | Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA |
| Jan 2012 | Observership in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus | Akron Children's Hospital, Ohio, USA — special focus on nystagmus |
| July 2012 | Fellowship in Pediatric Retinal Diseases & ROP | Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore |
Academic & Professional Profile
Academic Record & Education
Teaching Experience
Publications & Peer-Reviewed Papers
Memberships & Visiting Consultation
Affiliated with leading national ophthalmic associations and providing specialized visiting pediatric eye care services at Drishti Netralaya, Dibrugarh.
Professional Memberships
- DOS: Delhi Ophthalmological Society
- NAO: Nagpur Association of Ophthalmology
- AIOS: All India Ophthalmological Society
- MOS: Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society
- IMA: Indian Medical Association, Nagpur Chapter
Location & Consulting Schedule
Dr. Suvarna Balankhe consults at Drishti Netralaya, Amolapatty Rly Gate, Dibrugarh, Assam – 786001, as a visiting specialist in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, alongside her primary independent practice in Nagpur.
As her visiting schedule may vary, patients are encouraged to contact Drishti Netralaya in advance to confirm available consultation dates.
Looking for a Pediatric Eye Specialist or Squint Surgeon in Dibrugarh?
Dr. Suvarna Balankhe sees children and adults for squint (strabismus), pediatric cataract and glaucoma, ROP screening, ptosis and lid conditions, and tear-duct blockage.
Call / WhatsApp: +91 6901274500 | Email: care@drishtinetralaya.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Suvarna Balankhe is a pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus (squint) specialist, with fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology, adult and pediatric strabismus, and pediatric retinal diseases including Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP).
Yes. Dr. Suvarna Balankhe is a visiting consultant in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Drishti Netralaya, Dibrugarh, in addition to her practice in Nagpur. Please contact Drishti Netralaya to confirm her current visiting schedule before planning a visit.
Yes. Dr. Balankhe has extensive experience in strabismus surgery, including simple and complicated squint procedures such as transposition surgery, and completed fellowship training in adult strabismus at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University.
Yes. Her fellowship training at Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai included dedicated surgical experience in pediatric cataract and pediatric glaucoma, alongside her broader cataract surgery practice.
Retinopathy of Prematurity is an eye condition that can affect premature infants. Dr. Balankhe is trained in ROP screening and completed fellowship training in pediatric retinal diseases and ROP at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore.
Dr. Balankhe completed an observership with a special focus on nystagmus at Akron Children's Hospital, Ohio, USA, as part of her pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus training.
Yes. Her surgical experience includes ptosis surgery, other lid procedures, nasolacrimal duct probing, canalicular intubation, and DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) for tear-duct blockage.
Dr. Balankhe holds an MBBS from Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, and a DNB in Ophthalmology from Mahatme Eye Bank Eye Hospital, Nagpur, along with fellowship and observership training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus in India and the United States.
Yes. She has authored peer-reviewed publications in the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology on topics including the psychosocial impact of childhood strabismus and a novel technique for assessing accommodation in children.
You can enquire about her visiting schedule and book a consultation by calling or messaging +91 6901274500 on WhatsApp, or by emailing care@drishtinetralaya.in.
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