Personal profile
Professional Information
Experienced optometry educator and researcher with expertise in myopia, visual function assessment, and alternative therapies for eye health.
Creative Works
Published research in Scientific Reports (Nature), International Ophthalmology "Explored pyschophysical methods to measure the visual functions in myopic individuals Colloborated with integrative medicine team to explore the effectiveness of complimentary medicines in refractive error"
Research interests
Myopia, Pediatric Optometry, Alternative Medicine and Public health
Experience
I am involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate optometry students and enjoy using creative methods like mind maps and quizzes to make learning interactive.
I am actively involved in research related to myopia and visual functions and have presented my work at national and international conferences, including the 19th International Myopia Conference.
I also collaborate on projects focusing on myopia health literacy and myopia control options.
Awards and recognition:
Best Educator award in 2024 by Optometry confideration of India, completed Young leadership program in 2018 conducted by Indian Vision Institute and Women leadership program in 2025 conducted by Optometry Confideration of India, Got travel grant for the International Myopia Conference in 2024 supported by Optometry Confideration of India
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Comparison of accommodation and vergence parameters in early and late-onset myopic adults
Shravya, Janarthanan, S. D. & Pai H, V., 12-2026, In: BMC Ophthalmology. 26, 1, 10.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of visual functions among early and late onset myopia
Janarthanan, S. D., Ballae Ganeshrao, S., Watt, K., Hazarika, M., Ve, R. S., Vijaya Pai, H. & Radhakrishnan, A., 12-2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 21791.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development and Impact of a Communication Module on Eye Examination Testability Among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Venkatesh, S., Shwetha, T. S., Janarthanan, S. D., Naaz, S. & Srinivasan, K., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the impact of optical corrections on visual functions in myopia control–a scoping review
Janarthanan, S. D., Samiyullah, K., Madheswaran, G., Ballae Ganeshrao, S. & Watt, K., 12-2024, In: International Ophthalmology. 44, 1, 47.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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