About Doctor
Dr. Gurvinder Kaur is a highly esteemed, dynamic, and visionary Professor and Head, Department of Ophthalmology at Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, with over 23 years of extensive, dedicated, and impactful teaching and clinical experience.
A versatile, meticulous, and compassionate surgeon, she specializes in wide spectrum of ophthalmic surgeries which includes advanced cataract surgeries (Phacoemulsification), managing complicated cataract procedures, complex glaucoma care (Trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage devices) and delicate pediatric ophthalmology (Congenital cataract, squint correction etc). With a passionate commitment to inclusive, community-driven eye health, she ensures that high quality surgical and medical care is accesible to all..
A brilliant and award-winning scholar, she completed her MBBS from Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana in 1999, earning the Best Graduate Award and distinctions in four foundational subjects. She pursued her MS (Ophthalmology) from Government Medical College, Patiala in 2003, establishing a solid, academically rigorous foundation.
Dr. Kaur received cutting-edge, skill-enhancing training in Phacoemulsification at I-Care Eye Hospital, Noida, and specialized Pediatric Ophthalmology training through the prestigious ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital Program and Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana.
She is honourably nominated to the AIOS Presidential Committee of Teachers in Ophthalmology for her inspiring leadership and academic excellence. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she was awarded the “Distinguished Ophthal Professor of India 2024” at FOTI 2025, PGI Chandigarh.
A dedicated and innovative educator, she is formally trained in Basic Medical Education, AETCOM, and CISP, empowering the next generation of doctors. With over 30 influential publications and 60+ insightful presentations, she is a widely respected academic contributor across national and international platforms. She also serves as a critical editor and discerning peer reviewer for several renowned scientific journals in ophthalmology.
OPD Timings
Certifications
- Training course for Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation at I-Care Eye Hospital and Research Centre, Noida from 1st Nov. to 30th Nov.,2007.
- ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital Program organised by ORBIS International in partnership with SMS Medical College & Hospital and Sahai Hospital & Research Centre in Jaipur, Rajasthan from 22nd Sept. to 3rd Oct.,2009 for training in Pediatric Ophthalmology especially cataract, squint, oculoplasty, cornea and retina.
- Training course for Pediatric Ophthalmolgy and Strabismus in Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana from 25th Jan. 2008 to 15th March, 2016
- Basic Course Workshop In Medical Education Technologies of Medical Council of India at Regional Centre, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana from 23rd to 25th Sep.,2010.
- Attitude, Ethics and Communication (AETCOM) at Regional Centre, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana from 28th April,2018
- Curriculum Implementation Support Programme (CISP) at Regional Centre, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana from 9th to 11th May, 2019.
- Revised Basic Course Workshop in Medical Education at Regional Centre, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana from 24th to 26th July, 2023
- Life membership of All India Ophthalmological Society
- Life membership of Delhi Ophthalmological Society
- Life membership of Punjab Ophthalmological Society
- Life membership of North Zone Ophthalmological Society
- Life membership of Women Ophthalmological Society
- Life membership of Glaucoma Society of India
- Life membership of Teleophthalmology Society of India
- Life membership of Indian Retinopathy of Prematurity Society
- Life membership of Ludhiana Ophthalmological Society
Publications
- Diksha, Arora P, Verma R, Kaur G. Behind the red curtain: The real face of panscleritis. J Clin Images Med Case Rep 2024;5:3236.
- Rajpal S,Batra N, Kaur G. ‘Profile of ocular trauma in pediatric population in a tertiary care hospital.’ J Evol Med Dent Sci 2024;13:124-9.
- Mangla R, Batra N, Kaur G, Mittal T, Thomas R. ‘Comparison of central corneal thickness measurement by Specular microscopy, Optical coherence tomography, Optical biometry and Ultrasound pachymetry in normal eyes.’ J Evol Med Dent Sci 2023;12:129-33.
- Yellmelli A, Batra N, Kaur G, Rajpal S. ‘Assessment of tear film parameters in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.’ J Evol Med Dent Sci 2023;12:61-6.
- Kapoor R, Kaur G, Batra N. ‘Study of retinal nerve fibre layer in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.’ TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2023;61:90-3.
- Kaur G, Joy AL, Yellamelli A. ‘Evaluation of change in stereopsis with age in normal eyes.’ J Evid Based Med Healthc 2020;7:97-101.
- Singh N, Batra N, Kaur G, Chopra R. ‘Awareness among school teachers regarding common eye diseases in rural and urban areas of Ludhiana.’ J Evid Based Med Healthc 2019;6: 272-6.
- Baveja A, Batra N, Kaur G. ‘A study of central corneal thickness and corneal endothelial changes in type 2 diabetes mellitus.’ J Evid Based Med Healthc 2019;6:226-9.
- Bedi S, Kumar N, Kaur G, Chander A, Batra N. ‘Optic disc melanocytoma: A case report.’ J Evid Based Med Healthc 2016;3(67):3660-2.
- Isac DM, Kaur G, Thomas S. ‘Effect of Visual impairment and eye disease on quality of life.’ J Evol Med Dent Sci 2016;5(81):6057-60.
Awards
- Nominated as Postgraduate Teacher from Punjab to be a part of AIOS Presidential Committee of Teachers in Ophthalmology
- Received Distinguished Ophthal Professor of India 2024 award at 8th Annual National Assembly of Forum of Ophthal Teachers of India (FOTI 2025) at PGI, Chandigarh from 11th to 12th January, 2025.
- Best graduate of Batch 1994 of Dayanand Medical Collegeand Hospital, Ludhiana.
- Received Prem Chandra Award for the Best Paper presentation on ‘Vision screening by school teachers in Ludhiana district’ at 22nd North Zone Ophthalmlolgical Society at Ludhiana on 27th to 28th September, 2008.
- Distinction in Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology and Pathology.
- Received award for the 2nd best Poster presentation on ‘Two unusual case reports in ophthalmology’ at 13th Annual Conference of Punjab Ophthalmological Society at Amritsar on 19th to 20th Dec., 2009.
- Received award for the best Poster presentation on ‘Bilateral proptosis in a child-Think of AML’ at 14th Annual Conference of Punjab Ophthalmological Society at Ludhiana on 11th - 12th Dec., 2010.
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital
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