Dr. Fairooz Puthiyapurayil Manjandavida

Dr. Fairooz PM is a Specialist in the Department of Ophthalmology at Medcare Hospital. After completing her MBBS from Trichur Medical College in India, she received her Master’s in Ophthalmic Surgery from Mysore Medical College and Research Institute in India. She then proceeded to complete her Fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic, Aesthetics, Orbital surgery and Ocular Oncology from the prestigious LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. She further completed a Fellowship in Ocular Oncology from Wills Eye Hospital under Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA. She also pursued her Oculoplasty training at Shiley Eye Institute, San Diego, USA. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Her passion to learn continues with the current PhD programme in Uveal Melanoma.As an ophthalmic surgeon specialising in Ophthalmic plastic surgery, Orbital surgeries, and Ocular Oncology, Dr. Fairooz has held many important positions in various international organisations. She’s been the Vice President of the Asia Pacific Society of Ocular Oncology Pathology (APSOOP), a member of the Scientific Committee at All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the International Society Of Ocular Oncology, a member of the Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and a member of Oculoplasty Association of India. Her invaluable contribution to various research projects has made her the recipient of many awards in her career. Dr. Fairooz was conferred the ‘American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) International Achievement Award’ and the ‘Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Achievement Award’. She was also adjudged the ‘International Hero of India’ by the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS).