Myopia Research

The myopia research laboratory was established at the L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad in the year 2017. Research at the myopia lab involves both basic and applied aspects of myopia mainly investigating epidemiology, pathogenesis/causation of myopia/pathologic myopia to eventually develop a cost-effective anti-myopia strategy that can be used worldwide for myopia control.

The multifactorial influence on myopia causation, the complex gene-environment interactions makes it difficult to draw concrete conclusions in myopia research through cross-sectional studies. The research in this lab focuses on investigating the temporal development of signs (both in the centre and periphery of the eye) to identify novel optical and imaging markers for myopia/high myopia/pathologic myopia via longitudinal and short-term defocus studies.

Targeting Basic, Translational and Clinical Aspects of Myopia

In LVPEI, we tackle myopia through a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach involving specialized research laboratories and dedicated, first-of-its-kind, myopia centres in India.

We integrate basic research (pathogenesis, genetics), translational research (novel diagnostics, clinical trials), and clinical management to control myopia progression, particularly in pre-pubescent children.

The LVPEI Myopia lab also hosts events like the International Myopia Academic & Research Conference (IMARC) to align our work with global trends and experts. It allows us to share our expertise and learn from peers.

Volunteers wanted!

We are looking for young volunteers to help us better understand myopia in children. If you are interested, get in touch at +91 8121010419, or email us.

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Principle investigators

Pavan Verkicharla

Dr Pavan Kumar Verkicharla is keen to understand the pathophysiology of myopia and developing cost-effective anti-myopia strategy that can be used worldwide. He works on both basic and translational aspects of myopia, has numerous publications in international peer-reviewed journals in the field of myopia and has multiple international collaborations.

Dr Verkicharla is a recipient of the prestigious “Bernard Gilmartin Award” from college of optometrists, UK and the “INSPIRE Faculty Award” from the DST-Government of India.

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