Dr. Vivek Basavprabhu Wani: Experienced Doctor for Comprehensive Care

About Doctor

Dr. Vivek Basavprabhu Wani is a highly skilled Consultant Vitreoretina Surgeon with a specialization in Ophthalmology. With a reputable educational background and extensive experience, including serving as a Consultant Vitreoretina in the Ministry of Health Kuwait, Dr. Wani is a trusted expert in the field. He has contributed significant research findings to reputable medical journals and has a strong foundation in diagnosing and treating various retinal conditions like diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and more. Dr. Wani's expertise in vitreoretinal surgery is exemplified by the establishment of vitreoretina departments in leading hospitals. Fluent in multiple languages, including Kannada, English, Hindi, and Gujarati, Dr. Wani ensures effective communication with his diverse patient base. With a dedication to providing high-quality care, Dr. Vivek Basavprabhu Wani stands as a respected figure in the ophthalmology community.

Past Experiences

Consultant VITREORETINA IN MINISTRY OF HEALTH KUWAIT (1992 - 2017)
Lecturer BLDE MEDICAL COLLEGE BIJAPUR (1991 - 1992)

Expertise

Vitreoretinal diseases

Conditions Treated

Diabetic retinopathy
Retinal vein occlusions
Retinopathy of prematurity
Retinal detachment
Dropped Nucleus OR IOL
Macular hole
Endophthalmitis traumatic conditions

Procedures

INTRAVITREAL injections
PARS PLANA VITRECTOMY
SCLERAL BUCKLE
LASER FOR ROP
LASER FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
Other procedures
INTRAVITREAL injection for ROP

Memberships

Karnataka Ophthalmic Society
All India Ophthalmologists Society

Publications

A Case of Bilateral Irreversible Loss of Vision in a Young Child Due to Mumps Retinitis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2025 Mar 6:1-5 Link
Incidence of Endophthalmitis after Intravitreal Bevacizumab using Aliquots Prepared On-site in 2 Operating Rooms in Kuwait-- Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2016 Jan-Mar;23(1):64 Link
Retinopathy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus. Med Princ Pract. 2005 Sep-Oct;14(5):293-6 Link
A case of submacular cysticercosis treated by pars plana vitrectomy in Kuwait. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2014 Sep;7(3):144-6 Link
Efficacy and reliability of fundus digital camera as a screening tool for diabetic retinopathy in Kuwait. J Diabetes Complications. 2003 Jul-Aug;17(4):229-33 Link
Endophthalmitis after vitrectomy and vitrectomy combined with phacoemulsification: incidence and visual outcomes. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2009 Nov-Dec;19(6):1044-9 Link
Partial-thickness macular hole in vitreomacular traction syndrome: a case report and review of the literature. J Med Case Rep. 2010 Jan 13;4:7 Link
Type I retinopathy of prematurity in infants with birth weight less than 1251 g: incidence and risk factors for its development in a nursery in Kuwait. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2013 Jan-Mar;20(1):66-71 Link
Vitrectomy for posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies: visual results and prognostic factors. Retina. 2003 Oct;23(5):654-60 Link
Results of screening for retinopathy of prematurity in a large nursery in Kuwait: Incidence and risk factors. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2010 May-Jun;58(3):204 Link
Retinopathy of prematurity in Asian Indian babies weighing greater than 1250 g at birth. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2008 Mar-Apr;56(2):166; Link
Structural and functional results of indirect diode laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity from 1999 to 2003 in Kuwait. Clin Ophthalmol. 2013;7:271-8 Link
Applications of endoscopy in vitreoretinal surgery Retina. 2008 Jan;28(1):159-66 Link
Visual Outcome Following Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery at a Tertiary Center in South India Cureus. 2021 Dec 25;13(12):e20687 Link
Post-fever Retinitis With a Positive Weil-Felix Test: A Study From a Tertiary Center in South India Cureus. 2024 Jan 29;16(1):e53162 Link
Outcomes of three intravitreal injections of bevacizumab given monthly for diabetic RETINOPATHY African Vision and Eye Health; Vol 80, No 1 (2021); 6 Link