Dr Upasana Pokal is an ophthalmologist with specialised training in oculoplasty, orbital disorders, lacrimal surgery (dacryology) and ocular oncology. She completed her extensive clinical fellowship at LV Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, where she gained experience in managing complex cases involving the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal system, and ocular oncology. Her clinical expertise also includes cataract surgery, eyelid reconstruction and facial aesthetics, with an emphasis on specialised, patient-centred eye care.
Fellowship in Oculoplasty, Orbit & Oncology – LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad (January 2023–December 2025)
MS Ophthalmology – Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry (Gold Medallist)
MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University
7+ years of experience.
Oculoplastic & Eyelid Surgery: Management of disorders affecting the eyelids, excisions of eyelid and periocular tumours, reconstructions, and corrections for entropion and ectropion, as well as repairs for eyelid lacerations.
Orbital Surgery: Experience in orbitotomies, orbital fracture repairs, orbital decompressions and orbital exenterations.
Dacryology & Lacrimal Surgery: Experience in external and endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), canalicular tear repairs and lacrimal drainage disorders.
Ocular Oncology: Experienced in managing complex tumours of the eye and surrounding structures, including ocular and periocular oncological conditions.
Cataract Surgery: Experienced in over 1,000 cataract surgeries, including phacoemulsification and small-incision cataract surgery (SICS), including complicated cases.
Facial Aesthetics: Experience in periocular Botox injections and related aesthetic procedures.
Research & Academic Contributions: Published research in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals and presented clinical cases at national conferences.
Orbit, American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology and European Journal of Ophthalmology.
