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Dr. Dattakiran Joshi
MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
Professor & HOD
dattakiran.joshi@smcw.siu.edu.in
MCI 7288
2025-09-04

Research Publication

Topic Authorship of Applicant Officer Name of indexed/national journals with ISSN NO. If accepted, date of acceptance If published date of publication
Pneumococcal dacryocystitis: Three Interesting Cases First Medical Journal Armed Forces India Print ISSN: 0377 1237 Online ISSN: 2213 4743 Jan 1995
Demetiaceous fungal keratitis: A Case Report First Medical Journal Armed Forces India Print ISSN: 0377 1237 Online ISSN: 2213 4743 Jul 1998
Use Of Therapeutic Pinhole Soft Contact Lens In A Fighter Pilot With Corneal Scar Second Indian J Aerospace Med 0970-6666 (print) and 2582-5348 (online). Jan 2000
Ocular Injuries from Plant Sap in Army Soldiers First Medical Journal Amed Forces India Print ISSN: 0377 1237 Online ISSN: 2213 4743 July 2008
Use of red contact Jens in dyschromatopsia Second Medical Journal Amed Forces India Print ISSN: 0377 1237 Online ISSN: 2213 4743 Jan 2015
Can ganglion cell complex assessinent on cimus HD OCT aid in detection of early glaucoma? Second Saudi Joumal of Ophthalmology ISSN: 1319-4534 Online ISSN: 2542 6680 Jul 2015
Frosted branch angitis in a pregnant woman Second Medical Journal Armed Forces India Print ISSN: 0377. 1237 Online 1SSN: 2213-4743 Jul 2015
Optical coherence tomography in the management of posterior scleritis. Second Medical Journal Amed Forces India Print ISSN: 0377 1237 Online ISSN: 2213 4743 July 2015
Interesting case of severe anterior uveitis caused by brimonidine eye drops Second Medical Journal Amed Forces India Print ISSN: 0377. 1237 Online ISSN: 2213 4743 July 2015
Spectrum of ocular diseases in patients attending eye camps in Andaman and Nicobar Second Medical Journal Amed Forces India Print 1SSN: 0377. 1237 Online ISSN: 2213 4743 Jan 2016
Serum vitamin D levels in Indian patients with retinal venous occlusions Second Saudi Jourmal of Ophthalmology ISSN: 1319-4534· Online ISSN: 2542 6680 Apr 2017
Comparison of immediate versus deferred intravitreal Bevacizumab in macular oedema due to branch retinal vein occlusion: a pilot study Third International Ophthalmology ISSN: 1S73-2630 Jun 2018
Ocular surface squamous neoplasia Second Medical Journal Amed Forces India Print ISSN: 0377 1237 Online ISSN: 2213 4743 Jul 2018
Anatomical and functíonal outcomes of toric intraocular lens implantation Second Journal of Marine Medical Society ISSN: 0975-3605; Online ISSN: 2589 1235 Jan 2019
Efficacy of red contact lens in improving color vision test performance based on Ishihara, Farnsworth D15, and Martin Lantem Test Second Medical Journal Amed Forces India Print ISSN: 0377 1237 Online ISSN: 2213 -4743 Oct 2019
Role of Ganglionic Cell Complex, Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer in Glaucoma Evaluation Third Journal of clinical and diagnostic research. Online: ISSN 0973-709X: Print: 2249-782X. Jan 2020
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Recalcitrant Macular Edema Following Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion. Fourth Journal of Marine Medical Society ISSN: 0975-3605; Online ISSN: 2589 1235 Jul 2022
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in Young Adults at High Altitude: Thin Air, High Stakes Sixth High Altitude Medicine and Biology. ISS Mar 2024
Chapter-04 Ultrasound Biomicroscopy In Retinal Imaging By: Rajvardhan Azad, Pradeep Venkatesh, Satpal Garg 2008

Clinical & Community Engagement

(Participation in clinical services, community outreach, health camps, awareness programs, or voluntary initiatives)
  • Medical Officer in Indian Air Force
  • Ophthalmologist in Armed Forces Hospitals: Gorakhpur, Delhi, Bangalore, Kanpur, Jorhat, Mumbai

Leadership & Committees & Administrative Roles

  • Medical Administrative Appointments: Army HQ Delhi, Eastern Army HQ Kolkat

Teaching & Mentoring Highlights

  • Professor: 18 yrs
  • PG Guide and Professor at MUHS (Nasik) and RGUHS (Bangalore)
  • Mentored 18 Post Graduate Students.

Awards, Honors & Recognition

  • AFMC College (MBBS): Second in college in Surgery at the final MBBS university exam Apr 1987
  • AFMC College (MS): First in the M.S. examination in University of Pune 1995
  • AFMC College (MS): Awarded Northern command silver medal for standing first in the advanced course in Ophthalmology 91-93
  • Best Paper: Is Serum Vitamin D deficiency a risk factor for retinal venous occlusions – a pilot study. AIOS annual conference Feb 6-9, 2014, Agra
  • Chief of Air Staff commendation for exemplary service to the Air force

Skills & Additional Competencies

  • Attended a Certificate course in Geriatric Medicine
  • Attended Workshop on Research Methodology
  • Undergone Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME)
  • Undergone BCBR (Basic Course in Biomedical Research)

Extracurricular & Co-Curricular Activities

(Include sports, cultural activities, clubs, volunteering, community service, wellness initiatives, or any non-academic engagement)
  • Music
  • Birdwatching
  • Golf

Career Aspirations / Current Focus Areas

  • Bringing up subspecialties in the Department of Ophthalmology
  • Focus on academic activity