Dr. Lavanya G Rao former Head of the department of Ophthalmology KMC, Manipal has joined the institution as consultant Ophthalmologist after serving there for 18 years. She has done MBBS and Diploma in Ophthalmology from KMC, Manipal, served in the Army medical corps of Indian Army, done MS in Ophthalmology from Army research & referral Institution Delhi University. She is a comprehensive Ophthalmologist and has expertise in phacoemulsification, squint and glaucoma management.

She has published many articles in National & international Ophthalmic journals & has presented many papers in state, National and International Ophthalmic forum.

Dr. Umesh Nayak have been working as an ophthalmologist for the last 20 years, and did his MBBS from JNMC Belgum and PG in ophthalmology from KMC Manipal.