Dr. Thomas Kuriakose completed his MBBS and DO from CMC Vellore, where he was recognized as the best outgoing DO trainee. He also holds a DNB from the National Board of Examinations in New Delhi and an FRCSEd from Edinburgh, UK. Additionally, he underwent three years of specialist training at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh, UK, along with sub-specialty training at PAEP, Edinburgh, and CMC Vellore.

Dr. Kuriakose has over 25 years of experience as an ophthalmologist, with a special interest in General Ophthalmology, Cataracts, and Vitreo-retinal surgery.

Dr. Kuriakose served as a Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of the Department at CMC Vellore. He also worked as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in the UK. He has been involved in training medical students, optometrists, nurses, and ophthalmology postgraduates for over 25 years. Furthermore, he has organized and participated in outreach programs (camps) for ophthalmology. Dr. Kuriakose has acted as a postgraduate examiner for various Indian universities, the University of Malaysia, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, UK. He has performed thousands of cataract surgeries and vitreo-retinal procedures, as well as other eye and adnexa surgeries, and is experienced in optic nerve sheath fenestrations.

Dr. Kuriakose has over 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals, with articles cited in notable ophthalmology textbooks, including “Alberts & Jakobiec’s Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology.” He has contributed two chapters to textbooks and is the author of “Clinical Insights and Examination Techniques in Ophthalmology,” published by Springer. He has also presented papers at various national and international conferences.

Dr. Kuriakose is recognized for his extensive contributions to the field of ophthalmology, both in clinical practice and education. His commitment to training and outreach programs has significantly impacted the community, enhancing the standards of eye care and education in ophthalmology.