TREASURER

Portrait of Dr. Abhilasha Baharani, Treasurer of the Uveitis Society of India (USI) and Clinical Lead at Neoretina Eyecare Institute, Hyderabad, specialist in ocular inflammatory diseases.

I’m Dr. Abhilasha Baharani

An accomplished uveitis specialist, practicing in India for over a decade. Currently serving as the Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant at Neoretina Eyecare Institute, Hyderabad, she is widely recognized for her expertise in uveitis, ocular immunology, ocular imaging, and the ocular manifestations of systemic diseases.
My experience at USI

Contributing to the Uveitis Society of India for more than 15 years

  • Previously served as Editor-in- Chief of the USI Newsletter
  • Previously served as South Zone Representative of the Society

Distinguished with numerous accolades

  • Award for commitment to patient care and for achieving the highest NPS score for patient satisfaction (2024-25) by the Centre for Sight Group of Hospitals, India
  • Best Poster podium presentation award for Uvea at the All India Ophthalmological Society Conference for the years 2023 and 2019
  • Award of Distinction and Award of Merit at the International Ophthalmology Congress- Innovations and Challenges in Glaucoma & Uveitis, Singapore, 2014
  • Carl Herbort Award at the US(I) Annual Meeting, Bhubaneshwar, India in 2012

Delivered more than 90 invited lectures in scientific conferences

Committed to advancing ophthalmic science

Dr. Baharani has published extensively in reputed national and international peer reviewed journals, including Survey of Ophthalmology and Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, the official journal of International Uveitis Study Group

As Treasurer of USI, Dr. Abhilasha ensures the robust financial stewardship and sustainability of the society, enabling the continued support of groundbreaking research, educational initiatives, and impactful patient care programs across India and worldwide.