Dr. Lily Daniel is a highly respected Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon with over 27 years of clinical and surgical experience. A comprehensive ophthalmologist, she is widely recognized for her expertise in cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with unifocal, trifocal, and foldable intraocular lenses), oculoplastic surgeries, and the management of complex orbital and eyelid conditions.
Her special interest lies in the management of facial palsy and correction of lid deformities such as ectropion, entropion, and lagophthalmos. Known for her empathy, precision, and patient-centered approach, Dr. Lily Daniel has established herself as a leading figure in ophthalmology, contributing significantly to both clinical practice and academic research.
- Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) with Unifocal, Multifocal & Trifocal IOLs
- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery (Ectropion, Entropion, Lagophthalmos Corrections)
- Orbital & Oculoplastic Procedures (Orbital Implants, Gold Weight Implants)
- Retinal Lasers & Anterior Segment Surgeries
- Cosmetic & Reconstructive Oculoplasty
Fellowships & Advanced Training
- Short-Term Fellowship in Orbit & Oculoplastics – LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad (2010) under Dr. Santhosh Honaver & Dr. Milind Naik
- Clinical Training in Orbit & Oculoplastics – Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Chennai (2007) under Prof. Dr. Radhakrishnan
- Clinical Observership in Orbit & Oculoplastics – Leicester Royal University Hospital, UK (2005) under Dr. Sampath Raghavan & Dr. Joyce Burns
- Fellowship in Diseases of the Vitreous & Retina and Microsurgery of Anterior Segment – Eye Research Foundation, Chennai (1995) under Dr. Babu Rajendran & Dr. P. Janakiraman
Major Surgeries Performed
- Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification with Unifocal, Multifocal & Trifocal Lenses)
- Oculoplastic & Lid Correction Surgeries (Ectropion, Entropion, Lagophthalmos)
- Orbital & Gold Weight Implants
- Retinal Lasers & Anterior Segment Procedures
- Covid Warrior Award – EC Group International (2020)
- Public Service Award – Lions International Region 12, District 324 A6, Zone 2 (2018)
- Best Paper Award – Clinical Profile of LMN Facial Palsy in a University Teaching Hospital – A Case Series, The Grand Quest (TNOA 2013)
Conferences & Presentations
- Presented over 25 papers/posters at Regional, National, and International Conferences including TNOA, AIOS, Women Ophthalmological Society, ChenEye Con, KovEye, and CherryCon.
- International Presentations at ISO (Hong Kong), Asia ARVO (Singapore), and SNEC (Singapore).
- Scientific contributions include case series, rare condition reports, and advanced ophthalmic research presentations.
Research Contributions
Dr. Lily Daniel has authored numerous
peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals indexed in
PubMed, Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, and Copernicus. Some of her key works include:
- Prevalence of Ocular Injuries Following Road Traffic Accidents – Cureus (PubMed, 2024)
- Retinopathy in Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis – SEEJPH (Scopus, 2024)
- Sequential Oculoplastic Procedures & Cataract Surgery in Ocular Leprosy – Lepr Rev (PubMed, 2023)
- Clinical Profile of Tumour & Tumour-Like Lesions of Eyelid – TNOA J Ophthalmic Sci Res (DOAJ, 2023)
- Dry Eye Disease in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder – TNOA J Ophthalmic Sci Res (DOAJ, 2022)
- Clinical & Risk Profile of Presenile Cataract in Semi-Urban South India – TNOA J Ophthalmic Sci Res (DOAJ, 2021)
- Clinical Spectrum of Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis – TNOA Journal (DOAJ, 2015)
- Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma ex Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Lacrimal Gland – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (Scopus, 2014) (…and many more spanning 2010–2024 across international and Indian journals).
