Dr. Ankita Abhinandan Punit
Designation: Consultant
Specialization: Vitreoretina Services
Practice Location: NN4 (Bannerghatta Road)
Days & Timing of Availability for Each Centre:
Monday – Friday (8 am – 4:30 pm)
Saturday (9 am – 5:30 pm)
Dr. Ankita Abhinandan Punit is a highly skilled ophthalmologist specializing in medical retina, uveitis, genetics, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. With over 12 years of experience in India and the UK, she has expertise in intravitreal injections, retinal lasers, cataract surgeries, and genetic counseling. She has presented research at Euretina, RCOPHTH, and BOPSS and published in The Eye Journal. A dedicated educator, she has trained ophthalmology trainees, optometrists, and nurses. Having completed multiple fellowships in India and the UK, Dr. Punit combines clinical excellence, research, and teaching to advance ophthalmic care and innovation.
Education & Training
- M.B.B.S (2006-2011) – Goa Medical College, Goa University
- M.S. Ophthalmology (2012-2015) – Goa Medical College, Goa University
- Phacoemulsification Fellowship (2015) – M.M. Joshi Eye Institute
- PLAB 1 & 2 (2017) – Passed in first attempt, securing GMC Registration
- Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina (2020-2021) – Prabha Eye Clinic, Bangalore
- Medical Retina, Genetics & Uveitis Fellowship (2023-2024) – Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
- Clinical Fellowships in the UK:
- Medical & Surgical Retina, Glaucoma – Ayr University Hospital (2019-2020)
- Glaucoma – Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology (2019)
- Oculoplastics – Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology (2018-2019)
Dr. Punit has also attended multiple international training courses, conferences, and surgical workshops in ophthalmology.
Work Experience
12 Years
- International Research & Presentations – Presented at Euretina, RCOPHTH, and BOPSS; published in The Eye Journal.
- Surgical & Clinical Expertise – Specialized in phacoemulsification, retinal lasers, and intravitreal injections.
- Teaching & Leadership – Trained ophthalmology trainees, optometrists, and nurses.
- Fellowships – Completed advanced training in medical retina, uveitis, genetics, glaucoma, and oculoplastics.
- Independent Case Management – Managed complex retina, glaucoma, and uveitis cases in India and the UK.
- International Journal Publication – The Eye Journal (2019) on glaucoma service adaptation.
- Conference Presentations – Research presented at Euretina, RCOPHTH, BOPSS, and RCOphth Congress on AMD, ocular oncology, and COVID-19’s impact on Anti-VEGF treatment.
- Case Reports – Presented studies on White Dot Syndrome and vitreo-choroidal lesions at MOSUK 2024.
- Ongoing Research – Study on COVID-19’s impact on Anti-VEGF treatment under review in The Eye Journal.
Dr. Punit’s research focuses on retinal diseases, uveitis, and ocular oncology, with international recognition.
