Sunita Agarwal
Sunita Agarwal is an Indian optometrist and vision therapist known for her pioneering work in pediatric vision care. She is a graduate and post-graduate in clinical optometry.
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Career
Sunita started her career in pediatrics at her clinic, Drishtikone, where she currently focuses on philanthropic work. She realized the importance of behavioral and vision therapy in pediatric care, which led her to pursue certification in optometric vision therapy from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), USA. She is recognized as the only certified optometric vision therapist in India by COVD.
Sunita joined the child development center at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital in Kolkata, where she became an integral part of a multidisciplinary team focusing on treating children with developmental disorders and disabilities. She played a key role in establishing the Nabajatak Child Development Centre in Kolkata, further expanding her impact in pediatric vision care.
With a special interest in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Sunita obtained certification in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) from the UK, making her one of the very few certified individuals in India. She currently heads the Vision Therapy department at Aster Women and Child Hospital in Bangalore.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Sunita is an official distributor of Bernell Inc., USA, making vision therapy products more accessible to eye care professionals in India. Under the banner of Fusion VTP, she also manufactures high-quality and affordable vision therapy products.
Academic Pursuits
Sunita is currently a PhD scholar, conducting research in the field of Vision Therapy. She has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences, earning accolades for her contributions to the field.
Present Positions
- Consultant Optometrist and Vision Therapist, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital CDC, Kolkata, India
- Consultant Optometrist and HOD Vision Therapy, Aster Women and Child hospital, Bangalore, India
- Founder and Proprietor, Drishtikone Vision Therapy and Neuro Vision Therapy Clinic, Howrah, India
- Founder and Professional Associate, Nabajatak Child Developmental Centre, Kolkata, India
Business Associations
- Official distributor, Bernell Inc., USA
- Director, Fusion VTP, India
International and National Presentations
Sunita has presented her research and findings at numerous national and international conferences, including scientific presentations at Apollo Hospital, Kolkata, India, and the World Congress of Optometry, Hyderabad, India.
Areas of Interest
Sunita's areas of interest include Behavioral and Developmental Optometry, Vision Therapy, Neuro Vision Rehabilitation, Low Vision, and General Clinical Optometry.
Reference
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