Dr. Raeba Mathew

Dr. Raeba Mathew is an Ophthalmologist with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare institutions from India, UK and UAE. She is specialized in Medical retina and well versed in the diagnosis and latest management of various retinal conditions with lasers, intravitreal injections and photo dynamic therapy. Dr. Raeba Mathew is conversant with the most recent techniques used in the diagnosis and management of eye disorders, such as Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography, Wide Angle Digital Fundus Fluorescein Angiography, Indocyanine Green Angiography, Microperimetry and Electrodiagnostic tests.

Qualifications

• Fellowship (Medical Retina), King’s College Hospital, London, U.K. 2010
• Fellowship in Retinopathy of Prematurity, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India 2009
• Fellowship in Medical Retina, Chaithanya Eye Hospital & Research Institute, Trivandrum, India 2008
• Fellowship in Lasers in Diabetic Retinopathy Management, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, India 2005
• FRCS Glasgow (Ophthalmology) 2000
• M.S. Ophthalmology, Trivandrum University of Kerala, India (1995)
• D.N.B. Ophthalmology, National Board of examinations, India (1994)

Experience

• May 2014 onwards : Specialist Ophthalmologist, Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• July 2011- April 2014 : Specialty Doctor, Ophthalmology, King’s College Hospital, London
• May 2007 – Sept 2009: Consultant in Ophthalmology, Chaithanya Eye Hospital & Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Special Interest

• Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Management
• Retinal Vascular Occlusions
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• Central Serous Choroidoretinopathy
• Retinopathy of Prematurity
• Sickle Cell Retinopathy
• Genetic Retinal Diseases
• Uveitis
• Neuro Ophthalmology

Membership

• Member of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK
• Member of ARVO (Association of Research and Vision in Ophthalmology), US
• Member of EURETINA

Awards

Her prowess in the academic field is evidenced by her various presentations in international conferences and publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals. She is also a reviewer for many Ophthalmology journals. She has a few chapters to her credit in various textbooks in Ophthalmology. She has been actively involved in clinical research in various multi centre trials in King’s College hospital, London and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

• Best Poster Award- 10th international AMD and Retina Congress, 2010, Switzerland
• Award for Excellence in Clinical Research, Novartis, May 2014.