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Dr. Gajendra Chawla, senior retina surgeon and ophthalmology researcher

Retina and diabetic eye research | 1995-2026

Research and publications by Dr. Gajendra Chawla

MBBS, MS, FMRF (Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai)

Peer-reviewed retina publications, national multi-centre diabetic eye research, community screening work and professional recognition.

Selected publications Clinical profile

Research record

Clinical retina research connected to long-term diabetic eye care

Dr. Gajendra Chawla's scholarly work spans retinal detachment, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, vitreo-retinal surgery and community screening. His record includes direct journal authorship and separately identified contributions to major Indian multi-centre research groups.

14source-linked research records
8direct-author publications
6group-study contributions

Research profiles

Public author and contribution records

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Selected publications

Direct journal authorship

These papers list Dr. Gajendra Chawla directly as an author. Journal details, identifiers and links are provided for independent reading.

2022

Direct author | Correspondence

Response to comment on: Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor with and without topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory in centre-involving diabetic macular edema

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology | 70(6): 2209

DOI 10.4103/ijo.IJO_750_22PubMed 35648027
2021

Direct author | Multicentre study

Severity of diabetic retinopathy and its relationship with age at onset of diabetes mellitus in India: A multicentric study

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology | 69(11): 3255-3261

DOI 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1459_21PubMed 34708783
2021

Direct author | Observational study

Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor with and without topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory in centre-involving diabetic macular edema

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology | 69(11): 3279-3282

DOI 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1465_21PubMed 34708787PMC full text
2021

Direct author | Long-term multicentre study

Need for Vitreous Surgeries in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy in 10-Year Follow-Up: India Retinal Disease Study Group Report No. 2

Ophthalmic Research | 64(3): 432-439

DOI 10.1159/000512767PubMed 33142294
2016

Direct co-author | Prospective interventional study

Evaluation of results of combined Phacoemulsification and Pars Plana Vitrectomy

Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences | 6(2): 96-101

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1995

Direct co-author | Clinical study

Retinal detachment secondary to ocular perforation during retrobulbar anaesthesia

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology | 43(1): 13-15

PubMed 8522363

Collaborative research

Named study-group and project contributions

These records identify Dr. Gajendra Chawla as a collaborator or project-group contributor. They are presented separately from direct author-list publications.

2024

SMART-India collaborator

National prevalence of vision impairment and blindness and associated risk factors in adults aged 40 years and older with known or undiagnosed diabetes: results from the SMART-India cross-sectional study

The Lancet Global Health | 12(5): e838-e847

DOI 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00035-4PubMed 38430915
2023

SMART India collaborator

Burden of undiagnosed and suboptimally controlled diabetes in selected regions of India: Results from the SMART India population-level diabetes screening study

Diabetic Medicine | 40(10): e15165

DOI 10.1111/dme.15165PubMed 37307016
2020

SMART India collaborator and Bhopal centre investigator

Protocol on a multicentre statistical and economic modelling study of risk-based stratified and personalised screening for diabetes and its complications in India (SMART India)

BMJ Open | 10: e039657

DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039657PMC full text
2020

ORNATE India Project Group collaborator

The ORNATE India Project: United Kingdom-India Research Collaboration to tackle visual impairment due to diabetic retinopathy

Eye | 34: 1279-1286

DOI 10.1038/s41433-020-0854-8Publisher article

Research leadership and conference work

Diabetic eye screening, AI and professional ophthalmology

Dr. Chawla's academic activity connects long-term retina practice with population screening, professional teaching and responsible adoption of new screening technology.

2018-2021

SMART India, Bhopal centre

Principal Investigator and centre investigator

Contributed to a multi-centre programme studying risk-based screening for diabetes and its complications in India.

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AIOC 2026

AI-based diabetic retinopathy screening in Central India

Free paper with Dr. Aashul Chawla

Presented outcomes from a community screening programme and contributed to an instruction course on clinical AI in ophthalmology.

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AIOS Mid-Term 2026

High awareness, low action

Faculty talk on diabetic retinopathy screening

Addressed real-world screening gaps and the role of AI-assisted approaches in Central India.

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Selected awards and recognition

Recognition for scientific contribution, service and diabetic eye outreach

Photographs and certificates for these honours are available in the full awards gallery on Dr. Chawla's clinical profile.

2026 | Healthcare achievement

MP Nursing Home Association Achievement Award

Presented by the MP Nursing Home Association, Bhopal Branch, at its Annual Day on 5 April 2026.

2025 | Service to ophthalmology

Sadguru Excellence Award

Conferred by Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust at Sadguru Conclave - Acuity 2025 in recognition of service to Indian ophthalmology.

2025 | Medical excellence

Medical Excellence Award - Best Eye Specialist

The certificate and plaque presented by Anadi TV recognise Dr. Gajendra Chawla as Best Eye Specialist.

2025 | Professional leadership

BDOS Certificate of Appreciation

Presented for Dr. Chawla's presidency and significant contribution to Bhopal Divisional Ophthalmic Society activities during 2022-2024.

2024 | Retina education

Diabetic Retinopathy Skill Transfer Workshop

Certificate of Appreciation for conducting a workshop at the 33rd Vitreo-Retinal Society - India Annual Conference in Guwahati.

2023 | Scientific contribution

IIRSI Excellence Award

Presented at IIRSI Gwalior 2023 in appreciation of Dr. Chawla's scientific contribution to the conference.

2022 | Healthcare contribution

Dainik Bhaskar Healthcare Award

Recognition of Dr. Chawla's contribution to ophthalmology at the 2022 healthcare awards.

2020 | International recognition

XOVA Winner

Named by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness for the project "War against diabetic blindness in Central India," representing Vision Academy - The Socio Medical Society, Samiti.

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2019 | Medical service

Navdunia Chikitsak Samman

Recognition presented in Bhopal for Dr. Chawla's medical service and professional contribution to ophthalmology.

2015 | Academic faculty

State Faculty Recognition

Awarded to Dr. Gajendra Chawla at the 39th Annual Conference of the MP State Ophthalmic Society in Ujjain.

1992 | Conference recognition

Second Prize, Poster Exhibition

Recognition at the All India Ophthalmological Conference in Jaipur for the poster "Malignant Melanoma in a 32-year-old Adult."

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Clinical and research interests

Questions shaped by retina practice and community eye care

These themes reflect Dr. Chawla's publication record, project work and clinical responsibilities at Chawla's Vision Care.

01

Diabetic retinopathy

Disease severity, long-term visual outcomes, screening and treatment pathways for people living with diabetes.

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02

Vitreo-retinal surgery

Clinical outcomes and surgical need in proliferative diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and combined lens-retina procedures.

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03

Diabetic macular edema

Visual impairment, anti-VEGF treatment and the role of imaging and follow-up in centre-involving disease.

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04

Community screening

Models that improve access to timely diabetic eye screening and referral across Central India.

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05

Retinal imaging and AI

Handheld retinal imaging, image gradability and specialist-supervised AI-assisted screening workflows.

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06

Long-term retina follow-up

Monitoring visual risk and treatment needs over time in proliferative diabetic retinal disease.

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Academic collaborations

Multi-centre work in diabetic eye disease and screening

India Retinal Disease Study Group

Direct co-authorship in long-term studies examining proliferative diabetic retinopathy, visual impairment and the need for vitreous surgery across Indian retina centres.

SMART India

Participation through the Bhopal centre in population screening, retinal-image gradability, diabetes detection and national estimates of vision impairment among people with diabetes.

ORNATE India

Collaborative work focused on diabetic-retinopathy screening, research capacity and the economic burden of diabetes-related visual impairment in India.

Clinical consultation

Consult Dr. Gajendra Chawla in Bhopal

For diabetic eye disease, a retina consultation, laser assessment or a surgical opinion, contact Chawla's Vision Care and bring previous scans and prescriptions when available.

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