Dr. Srinivas K. Rao, DO, DNB, FRCSEd,
Director – Darshan Eye Care & Surgical Centre, Chennai, India.
Hon. Associate Professor, DOVS, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Srinivas K. Rao is a distinguished ophthalmologist and Director of Darshan Eye Care & Surgical Centre, Chennai. A former Senior Consultant at Sankara Nethralaya in Chennai, India and Honorary Associate Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, he has extensive expertise in corneal diseases, refractive surgery, and advanced ocular surface reconstruction. Trained internationally across the USA, Canada, and Europe, Dr. Rao has delivered over 600 lectures and published more than 190 peer-reviewed articles. His work spans clinical innovation, research, and education, making him a leading authority in ocular surface therapies and regenerative ophthalmology.
Title: Cell based therapies for Ocular Surface Diseases.