About Jagadesh
Dr C. Jagadesh Reddy is a globally trained ophthalmologist and one of India's leading experts in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. Before founding Pristine Eye Hospitals, he served as Head of Cataract and Refractive Surgery at the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad.
With over 20 years of clinical experience and thousands of successful LASIK and cataract procedures, Dr Reddy is known for combining advanced surgical precision with deep patient empathy. His leadership at Pristine Eye Hospitals has made it a trusted destination for world-class eye care in South India.
Areas of expertise
Dr Reddy leads the LASIK Centre of Excellence at Pristine Eye Hospitals, using cutting-edge technology such as WaveLight EX500 Excimer Laser, Topolyzer Corneal Mapping, LenSx Laser Flap Creation, and Pentacam AXL Wave to deliver precise, customised outcomes.
Qualifications
- M.S. (Ophthalmology)Regional Eye Hospital, Kurnool Medical College
Long-term fellowships
- Cornea and Anterior SegmentL V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad
- Cornea and External DiseasesWills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, USA
Short-term fellowships / surgical training
- Pediatric Cornea ServiceUPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, USA
- Descemet's Membrane Endothelial KeratoplastyNetherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS), Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Refractive Surgery ServiceThe Rothschild Foundation, Paris, France
Certification
- Certified Value-Based Health Care ProfessionalInternational Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) in collaboration with the Health Value Academy2026
Experience
- Founder & Managing DirectorPristine Eye Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Chief SurgeonCornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Services
- Former Head of ServiceCataract, Refractive Surgery and Contact Lens Services, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad
- ConsultantCornea and Anterior Segment Services, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad
- Adjunct Assistant Professor of OphthalmologyUniversity of Rochester Medical Center, New York, USA
Academic & research contributions
- 60+ peer-reviewed papersIn international journals including the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- 100+ presentationsAt global and national ophthalmology conferences
- 3 textbook chaptersIn publications of ASCRS, ESCRS and AIOS
- Research areasCorneal biomechanics, biomaterials for corneal regeneration, intraocular lens formulae
- Mentor and leadOf 7 national ophthalmology workshops in India
- Organising SecretaryFor 3 international conferences
Awards & honours
- Best Paper AwardInternational Society of Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgeons (ISMISICS) World Conference, Kolkata2019
- Best Video PresentationAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)2012
- Runner-up, Poster SessionTelangana State Conference – L V Prasad Eye Institute Honours List2015–16
- Best Emerging Eye HospitalTimes Health Excellence Awards – for Pristine Eye Hospitals (under his leadership)
Professional memberships
- Cornea SocietyGlobal Top 150 Corneal Surgeons
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)
- All India Ophthalmic Society (AIOS)
- Cornea Society of India
Speaking engagements
- Speaker – TOSCON 2023Telangana State Ophthalmological Society Conference, on Advanced Clareon Monofocal & Toric IOL2023
- Invited Faculty15th National Conference on Cornea & Eye Banking2025
- Regular speaker and educatorOn LASIK and corneal transplant techniques at national forums
Dr. Reddy is an active advocate for patient awareness and eye health. He appears regularly on the Pristine Eye Hospitals YouTube channel and social media to simplify complex eye treatments for the public. Through his leadership, Pristine Eye Hospitals has grown into a centre of clinical excellence and patient trust.
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