Dr. Ramya Sampath is a distinguished ophthalmologist and Senior Consultant & Trainer in Refractive Surgery at Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital. She has demonstrated strong academic excellence, securing the Akash Al Khalid Gold Medal in 2009 for being the topper during her postgraduate training in Ophthalmology. Following her postgraduate education, she served as an Assistant Professor at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute (SRMC & RI – Deemed University), contributing to medical education and clinical training.

Clinical & Surgical Expertise

Dr. Ramya Sampath has extensive expertise in advanced refractive surgery, including SMILE, SMILE Pro, lenticule extraction procedures, LASIK, FemtoLASIK, PRK, TransPRK, ICL and complex refractive surgery. Her clinical interests include advanced corneal and refractive diagnostics, individualized patient selection, surgical planning, intraoperative decision-making and management of refractive surgery complications. She has particular experience in challenging cases involving thin corneas, corneal scars and selected paediatric patients.

Leadership & Professional Responsibilities

She has served in significant leadership positions, including Director of Refractive Surgery for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana, and Regional Medical Director for Andhra Pradesh, Madurai and Tuticorin regions. In her present role, she is actively involved in structured fellowship training and mentors national and international ophthalmologists in refractive surgery.

Teaching, Training & Mentorship

Dr. Ramya Sampath has a strong commitment to surgical education and mentorship. Her fellowship training encompasses clinical evaluation, refractive diagnostics, patient and procedure selection, surgical planning, operative techniques, complication management and optimization of visual outcomes. She emphasizes independent clinical judgment, safe surgical practice and reproducible surgical outcomes.

Research & Academic Contributions

She has participated in multiple clinical research projects and served as a Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) in several research initiatives. She has published original-data articles in State and National ophthalmology journals and continues to contribute to evidence-based clinical practice and advancements in refractive surgery.

Scientific Presentations & Conferences

Dr. Ramya Sampath has presented scientific work, delivered lectures and instructional courses, and chaired sessions at prominent ophthalmology meetings, including TNOA, AIOS, APAO and ESCRS. Her academic contributions have focused on refractive surgery, SMILE and lenticule extraction, surgical decision-making and the management of challenging refractive cases. Her SMILE surgical videos have also been accepted and nominated at International Ophthalmic Film Festivals.

Awards & Distinctions

Her professional achievements include the Akash Al Khalid Gold Medal (2009) for outstanding postgraduate academic performance. In 2021, she was recognized by the India Book of Records for performing the maximum number of SMILE surgeries in a single day. In 2022, she received recognition from the Asia Book of Records for performing the maximum number of refractive surgeries in a day by an ophthalmologist.

Eligibility for Young Academician Award

Dr. Ramya Sampath demonstrates a strong combination of academic excellence, advanced clinical expertise, surgical innovation, teaching, mentorship, research involvement and scientific contributions in ophthalmology. Her leadership in refractive surgery, extensive training of national and international ophthalmologists, conference contributions, research participation and notable professional recognitions establish a substantial academic and professional profile. Her sustained contributions to education, surgical training and advancement of refractive surgery make her eligible for the Young Academician Award in Scientific Laurels.