Senior Consultant Optometrist

Mr. Thakur is a highly respected optometrist with 16 years of extensive experience, specializing in Pediatric & Binocular Vision. He holds an M. Optom degree from the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. He is licensed with Medical Council/License Number 49 OPT.

Professional Roles and Contributions:

• President of the Nepalese Association of Optometrists (NAO) Koshi Province
• Numerous publications in esteemed journals including:
  • “Unilateral retinitis pigmentosa” — Clin Exp Optom
  • “Low vision service in Nepal—an overview” — Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
  • “Profile of Low Vision Clinic in Eastern Region of Nepal: A Retrospective Study” — British Journal of Visual Impairment
  • Co-authored papers on ocular manifestations in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus and HIV/AIDS patients

Conference Presentations and Research Highlights:

• “Efficacy of Low Vision Devices in ARMD patients” — 17th Asia Pacific Optometry Congress, Hong Kong (2009)
• “Astigmatism after small-incision sclerocorneal cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation in children” — Elite School of Optometry International Vision and Optometry Conference, Chennai (2010)
• Presented on low vision profiles, frame selection, and Frequency Doubling Technology Perimetry for glaucoma diagnosis at various national scientific meetings in Nepal

Consultation Hours: Sunday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Languages Spoken: English, Nepali, Maithili, Hindi

Learn more about his research on ResearchGate.