Preethi Naik

Assistant Professor- On Contract

Department of Optometry

Qualification: Master of Optometry

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Ms. Preethi Naik is a Post Graduate optometrist working as an Assistant Professor at Department of Optometry, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. She is currently involved in delivering academic and clinical training to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She is also handling postings at TMA Pai-Udupi, guiding, and aiding the students during clinical postings. Currently, she is the coordinator for 2nd-year post-graduation students. She has an experience of 10 years as an Assistant Lecturer at MCHP. She also guides UG and PG students on research work. She has completed a short-term fellowship in Early intervention from LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Ocular Disease II 3rd year/ 5th semester
Geriatric Optometry & Systemic Disease 3rd year/ 5th semester
Ocular Disease II PG 1st year / 2nd semester
Optometry clinical skills -II PG 1st year /2nd semester
Clinical Examination techniques-I PG 1st year/ 1st semester
Evidence-Based Practice PG 1st year /1st semester

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
Bachelor of Optometry Optometry School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal 2013
Master of Optometry Optometry Manipal College of Health Professionals- Manipal Campus 2023
Short Term Fellowship Early intervention & Low vision (Blended Learning Program) LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. 2023

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Assistant Lecturer Faculty (Teaching, Academics, Clinics, and Research) Involved in delivering theory and practical classes, training, and guiding students for projects. Worked as 1st-year class coordinator and teacher guardian for 8 years and preclinical instruments and Library books in charge. Actively involved in institutional responsibilities as student affairs departmental coordinator. Had Involved in making the UG syllabus, organizing departmental programs, and community postings. Posted as consultant Optometrist in Optometry clinic, Ophthalmology OPD at Kasturba hospital. August 2013 to October 2021
Manipal College of Health Professions Assistant Professor - On Contract Faculty (Teaching, Academics, Clinics, and Research) August 2023- Till Date

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Instrumentation, Contact lens, Low vision, Ocular disease, Pediatrics

Area of Expertise

Ocular disease, Contact lens, Instrumentation

Area of Research

Tear film, Yoga and Eye, Dry eyes, Diabetes, Ocular disease

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member of Optometry Council of India

Change in refractive status and pupil size during different yoga posture among healthy subjects

April 2019 Preethi Naik Ali Reza Parandhe Goverdhan G Reddy Ramesh S Ve

Awareness of common eye conditions among the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers in the rural communities of Udupi district- A pilot study

April 2019 Avinash Prabhu Judith Shefali Jathanna Preethi Naik Revanth B Reddy

Visual Field Evaluation Using Zippy Adaptive Threshold Algorithm (ZATA) Standard and ZATA Fast in Patients With Glaucoma and Healthy Individuals

2024 Pinaz Nasim Ramesh S Ve Preethi Naik Shonraj Ballae Ganeshrao

Effect of warm compress on tear film stability in normal population

Tasneem

UG Project - Guide

Effect of warm compress on tear film quantity in normal population

Avina

UG Project - Guide

Change in Refractive Status and Pupil Size during Different Yoga Posture among healthy subjects

Ali Reza Parandeh

UG Project - Guide

Administration of Ocular Surface Disease Index Questionnaire Among Connective Tissue Disorder Patients Using Hydroxychloroquine

Ms. Sneha George

UG Project - Guide

Change In Tear Film Quantity Among Connective Tissue Disorder Patients Using Hydroxychloroquine

Ms. Akshaya Pai

UG Project - Guide

Effect of Hydroxychloroquine Treatment on Tear Film Among Connective Tissue Disorder Patients

Ms. Alison

UG Project - Guide

Impact of Blink Animation Software on Tear Film and Blink Rate

Ms. Natoya wilmot

UG Project - Guide