Dr Ashwini Kulkarni

Consultant Eye Surgeon, Agastya Hospitals Ballari

About the doctor

Dr Ashwini Kulkarni is a Consultant Eye Surgeon at Agastya Hospitals, Ballari, with 6 years of experience in comprehensive ophthalmology. She holds an MBBS with a DOMS and DNB in Ophthalmology, combining strong clinical training with wide-ranging surgical experience in eye care.

Surgically, she is adept in suture-less, pain-less cataract surgery, refractive surgery for spectacle freedom, and ocular surface surgeries performed under topical anaesthesia. She is also experienced in handling ocular trauma and eye emergencies.

Dr Ashwini was the first ophthalmologist in Ballari — and among the first in Karnataka — to introduce cutting-edge vision therapy for amblyopia (lazy eye), bringing an advanced, child-friendly treatment option to families in the region.

Her practice covers the full spectrum of comprehensive ophthalmology — from routine vision testing, spectacle prescription and screening for diabetic and hypertensive eye disease, to the management of cataract, glaucoma and common corneal and retinal conditions.

Passionate about spreading awareness of eye health, she has published in the mass media and delivered talks at several institutions. Patients know her for a detail-oriented approach — examining thoroughly, explaining findings clearly and planning treatment around each person, whether it is a child's first eye check-up or cataract care for the elderly.

Highlights

• Dual Postgraduate Qualification — DOMS and DNB in Ophthalmology
• First ophthalmologist in Ballari — and among the first in Karnataka — to start vision therapy for amblyopia (lazy eye)
• Adept in suture-less, pain-less cataract surgery & refractive surgery for spectacle freedom
• Skilled in ocular trauma & eye emergencies
• Active eye-health educator — published in mass media & speaker at several institutions

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