Dr. Thomas Kuriakose

Dr. Thomas Kuriakose is an experienced ophthalmologist with more than 25 years of clinical, academic and teaching experience. His areas of practice include general ophthalmology, cataract surgery and vitreoretinal surgery, with extensive experience in the assessment and surgical management of a broad range of eye and adnexal conditions. His specialist training has included work in India and the United Kingdom, giving him experience across general ophthalmology as well as subspecialty eye care.

Dr. Kuriakose completed his MBBS and Diploma in Ophthalmology at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, where he was recognised as the best outgoing DO trainee. He subsequently obtained his DNB from the National Board of Examinations in New Delhi and the FRCSEd from Edinburgh, UK. He underwent three years of specialist ophthalmology training at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh, together with subspecialty exposure at PAEP and CMC Vellore.

Over the course of his academic career, Dr. Kuriakose served as Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of the Department at CMC Vellore and has also worked as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in the United Kingdom. He has trained medical students, optometrists, nurses and ophthalmology postgraduate trainees for more than two decades and has served as a postgraduate examiner for several Indian universities, the University of Malaysia and the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. His clinical experience includes thousands of cataract and vitreoretinal procedures, as well as other ophthalmic and adnexal surgeries and optic nerve sheath fenestration. He has also been involved in ophthalmic outreach programmes.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
• DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology), Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
• DNB, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• FRCSEd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

• Three years of specialist ophthalmology training at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, UK
• Subspecialty training at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, and CMC Vellore
• General Ophthalmology
• Cataract Surgery
• Vitreoretinal Surgery
• Optic nerve sheath fenestration
• Other ophthalmic and adnexal surgery

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Kuriakose has made significant contributions to ophthalmic education and research. His professional profile records more than 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals, with articles cited in recognised ophthalmology textbooks. He has contributed two textbook chapters and has presented papers at national and international conferences.

• Author of “Clinical Insights and Examination Techniques in Ophthalmology,” published by Springer.
• Contributor of two chapters to ophthalmology textbooks.
• More than 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presented scientific papers at national and international ophthalmology conferences.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

• Recognised as the Best Outgoing DO Trainee at Christian Medical College, Vellore.
• FRCSEd, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• Recognised for contributions to ophthalmic clinical practice, education, research and community outreach.

​​​​Specialization

• General Ophthalmology
• Cataract Surgery
• Vitreoretinal Surgery
• Ophthalmic and Adnexal Surgery
• Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration

Dr. Kuriakose has held senior academic and clinical positions in ophthalmology, including Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of the Department at Christian Medical College, Vellore. He has also worked as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in the United Kingdom.

• Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of Department, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
• Consultant Ophthalmologist in the United Kingdom.
• Postgraduate examiner for Indian universities, the University of Malaysia and the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.
• Trainer and educator for medical students, optometrists, nurses and ophthalmology postgraduate trainees.
• Participant and organiser of ophthalmic outreach programmes.