Name: Rajiv B Khandekar DOB: 15th December 1956

Born and passport holder: India Resident of: Canada (PR Card holder)

Qualifications:

Post graduate diploma in Epidemiology –2003 London School, UK

Masters of Surgery (Ophthalmology) – 1981 Gujarat University India

Diploma in Ophthalmology 1980 Gujarat University – India

MBBS 1979 Gujarat University – India

Academic attachment:

Attaché physician at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada from 1998 till 2005

Research scientist invited to attend WHO trachoma research meetings on 26th March 2004 and 1-2 April 2004.

Research advisor to

(1) H V Desai Eye Hospital, Pune, India,

(2) Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, MP, India

(3) Drashti Netralaya, Dahod, Gujarat, India.

Work experience:

December 2012 till to date Head of Ophthalmic epidemiology and Low vision services at Department of Research, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Al Aruba Road, POB: 7191, Riyadh 11462, Saudi Arabia

September 1993 till September 2012 Head of Prevention of Blindness and Deafness, Ministry of Health, Oman.

Consultancies

WHO for VISION 2020 Follow up workshop at WHO EMR, Cairo Egypt 22 -26th November 2008.

WHO Geneva for post endemic surveillance for trachoma - 4-5 November 2008.

Asian Blind union as Low vision expert trainer for 12 Arabic speaking countries at Muscat 1-3 Nov 2008.

WHO EMR for Gender and eye round table conference in WHO EMR 26 & 27th November 2007.

Short-term consultant to National Health Authority, State of Qatar August 2007Contributed in 1st regional planning workshop for Diabetic Retinopathy at WHO EMR November 2006

Contributed in Global Trachoma Alliance meeting at WHO EMR April 2007

Member of trachoma scientist advising WHO for certification of elimination of blinding trachoma.

Short-term consultant to WHO EMR for Iran assignment.

Temp Advisor WHO EMR Temp advisor IAPB EMR

Temp Advisor PBP, WHO Geneva

Temp advisor WHO Qatar

Temp advisor to WHO Jordan

Consultant to ORBIS Ethiopia in 1999

Consultant to MOH, Vietnam, ITI and IDE from 2000 till 2012

Temp advisor to WHO EMR for workshop to integrate primary eye care in primary health care - 14-16 Feb 2011 at Dubai

consultant to International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, Blindness Union, Ministry of Jordan for Diabetic Retinopathy project - 9-10 Feb 2011

Trained in policy briefing by WHO and Ministry of Health in June 2010. Trained by WHO Geneva and EMERO on the skills of using DISMODE II for

national disease burden estimation project. 18th to 25th February at Muscat- Oman

Sub editor of Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology

Editorial Board member of International Journal of Ophthalmology, Nepalese journal of Ophthalmology and Oman Journal of Ophthalmology.

Reviewer of scientific articles in World Health Bulletin, International Journal of Epidemiology, Ophthalmic epidemiology, Ophthalmology, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Indian journal of Medical Sciences, Oman J of Ophthalmology, SQUH J, PLOS,

Publications in Indexed journals:

178: Schellini SA, Meneghim RLFS, Satto L, Cavinatto P, Galindo-Ferreiro A, Khandekar R. Magnitude of visual impairment, blindness and causes in the southwest region of São Paulo state, Brazil. Arq Bras Oftalmol. 2018;81(5):414-420.

177: Galindo-Ferreiro A, Khandekar R, Hassan SA, Al-Hammad F, Al-Subaie H, Artioli Schellini S. Dermis-fat graft for anophthalmic socket reconstruction: indications and outcomes. Arq Bras Oftalmol. 2018;81(5):366-370.

176: Al Wohaib M, Al Ahmadi R, Al Essa D, Maktabbi A, Khandekar R, Al Sharif E, Al Katan H, Schellini SA, Al Shaikh O. Characteristics and Factors Related to Eyelid Basal Cell Carcinoma in Saudi Arabia. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2018;25(2):96-102.

175: Alobaidan OS, Alkhalifah MK, AlSayegh AA, Alhumaid FA, Ashammery AS, Alghamdi K, Mousa A, Khandekar R, AlRashid W. Knowledge and practice regarding contact lens among Saudi urban contact lens users. Saudi J Ophthalmol. 2018;32(2):93-96.

174: Al-Qahtani S, Al-Afraj K, Al-Jindan M, Al-Beshri AS, Khandekar R. Short and long-term outcomes of angle supported phakic intraocular lens implantation in high myopic eyes. Int J Ophthalmol. 2018;11(5):888-890.

173: Al-Habboubi HF, Al-Zamil W, Al-Habboubi AA, Khandekar R. Visual Outcomes and Refractive Status after Combined Silicone Oil Removal/Cataract Surgery with Intraocular Lens Implantation. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2018;13(1):17-22.

172: Meneghim RLFS, Ferraz LB, Galindo-Ferreiro A, Khandekar R, Sanchez-Tocino H, Schellini S. Tarsal switch using an anterior approach to correct severe ptosis. Arch Plast Surg. 2018 Mar;45(2):165-170. doi: 10.5999/aps.2017.00465. Epub 2018.

171: Khandekar R. Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) and Eye Health Care in Nepal. Nepal J Ophthalmol. 2017;9(18):105-7.

170: ElKhamary SM, Galindo-Ferreiro A, AlGhafri L, Khandekar R, Schellini SA. Characterization of diffuse orbital mass using Apparent diffusion coefficient in 3-tesla MRI. Eur J Radiol Open. 2018 26;5:52-7.

169: AlHassan S, Galindo-Ferreiro A, Khandekar R, AlShaikh O, Schellini SA. Deepening Fornix Technique Using Central Split-Medium Thickness Skin Graft to Treat Contracted Anophthalmic Sockets. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2018;29(6):1607-11.

168. Khandekar R, Gogri U, Al-Harby S. Changing trends in myopia among schoolchildren in Oman: Screening information over 11 years. Oman Journal of Ophthalmology. 2018;11(3):232.

167. Al-Zobidi M, Khandekar R, Cruz A, Craven RE, Souru C, Malik R, Edward DP. Pretarsal skin height changes in children receiving topical prostaglandin analogue therapy for primary congenital glaucoma. J AAPOS. 2018 May 21.

166.Khandekar R. Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) and Eye Health Care in Nepal. Nepal J Ophthalmol. 2017;9(18):105-107.

165.Meneghim RLFS, Ferraz LB, Galindo-Ferreiro A, Khandekar R, Sanchez-Tocino H, Schellini S. Tarsal switch using an anterior approach to correct severe ptosis. Arch Plast Surg. 2018;45(2):165-170.

164.Al-Habboubi HF, Al-Zamil W, Al-Habboubi AA, Khandekar R. Visual Outcomes and Refractive Status after Combined Silicone Oil Removal/Cataract Surgery with Intraocular Lens Implantation. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2018;13(1):17-22.

163. Malik R, Khandekar R, Boodhna T, Rahbeeni Z, Al Towerki AE, Edward DP, Abu-Amero K. Eradicating primary congenital glaucoma from Saudi Arabia: The case for a national screening program. Saudi J Ophthalmol. 2017;31(4):247-249.

162. Al Nosair G, Khandekar R, Al-Shamrani M, Edward DP. Ciliary body location in eyes with and without primary congenital glaucoma. Can J Ophthalmol. 2017;52(6):578-582. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2017.04.003.

161. Mahale A, Fikri F, Al Hati K, Al Shahwan S, Al Jadaan I, Al Katan H, Khandekar R, Maktabi A, Edward DP. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical features of capsular tissue around failed Ahmed glaucoma valves. PLoS One. 2017;12(11):e0187506.

160. Kulkarni S, Kakade N, Khandekar R, Narwadkar P, Deshpande M. Use of the Smart Phone as a Diagnostic Interface for Detecting Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Pilot Study. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2017;12(4):447-448.

159. Galindo-Ferreiro A, Khandekar R, Akaishi PM, Cruz A, Gálvez-Ruiz A, Dolmetsch A, Schellini S. Success Rates of Endoscopic-Assisted Probing Compared to Conventional Probing in Children 48 Months or Older. Semin Ophthalmol. 2017:1-8.

158. Al-Bahlal A, Khandekar R, Al Rubaie K, Alzahim T, Edward DP, Kozak I. Changing epidemiology of neovascular glaucoma from 2002 to 2012 at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2017;65(10):969-973.

157. Galindo-Ferreiro A, Dufaileej M, Galvez-Ruiz A, Khandekar R, Schellini SA. Dacryocystectomy: Indications and Results at Tertiary Eye Hospital in Central Saudi Arabia. Semin Ophthalmol. 2017:1-4.

156. Galindo-Ferreiro A, Elkhamary SM, Aldossari S, Akaishi PM, Alkatan H, Khandekar R, Garcia DM, Muiños-Diaz Y, Schellini SA, Cruz AAV. Sensitivity of Computed Tomography for the Assessment of Spontaneous Dermoid Cyst Localized Rupture with Granulomatous Reaction. Semin Ophthalmol. 2017:1-5.

155. Galindo-Ferreiro A, De Miguel-Gutierrez J, González-Sagrado M, Galvez-Ruiz A, Khandekar R, Schellini S, Galindo-Alonso J. Validity of autorefractor based screening method for irregular astigmatism compared to the corneal topography- a cross sectional study. Int J Ophthalmol. 2017;10(9):1412-1418.

154. Al Rashed WA, Bin Abdulrahman AK, Zarban AA, Almasri MS, Mirza AS, Khandekar R. Public Awareness regarding Common Eye Diseases among Saudi Adults in Riyadh City: A Quantitative Study. J Ophthalmol. 2017;2017:9080791.

153: Al-Otaibi H, Al-Otaibi MD, Khandekar R, Souru C, Al-Abdullah AA, Al-Dhibi H, Stone DU, Kozak I. Validity, Usefulness and Cost of RETeval System for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3):3. doi: 10.1167/tvst.6.3.3. 153. Kelkar J, Agashe S, Kelkar A, Khandekar R. A mobile screening is likely feasible and cost-effective method to detect ROP and offer timely intervention in urban areas with limited resources. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2017;10(1):13-6.

152. Khan RA, Souru S, Varghese S, Yasir Z, Khandekar R. Vision Screening of Ophthalmic Nursing Staff in a Tertiary Eye Care Hospital. Outcomes and ocular healthcare-seeking behaviours. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2016;16(4):437-42.

151. El-Khamary SM, Sallam AA, Al-Kahtani E, Souru C, Khandekar R. Measurement of bony Orbital Volume with Computed Tomography (CT) in Healthy Eyes of Saudi Children. Journal of Cancer Prevention & Current Research. 2016;6(4):215-20.

150. Gogri U, Khandekar R, Al Harby S. Visual function of children with visual and other disabilities in Oman: A case series. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2016;64(12):888-92.

149. Al Bin Ali GY, Al-Mahmood AM, Khandekar R, Abboud EB, Edward DP, Kozak I. OUTCOMES OF PARS PLANA VITRECTOMY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF REFRACTORY AQUEOUS MISDIRECTION SYNDROME. Retina. 2016 Dec 28. doi: 10.1097/IAE.0000000000001430.

148. Galindo-Ferreiro A, Palencia-Ercilla T, Ferreira LM, Galvez-Ruiz A, Zornoff DC, Khandekar R, Schellini SA. A survey of management of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction by pediatric primary health care providers in Spain. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2016 Dec 20:0. doi: 10.5301/ejo.5000915.

147. Galindo-Ferreiro A, Akaishi P, Cruz A, Khandekar R, Al Dosairi S, Dufaileej M, Al Salem A, Galvez-Ruiz A, Craven ER. Retrobulbar Injections for Blind Painful Eyes: A Comparative Study of Retrobulbar Alcohol Versus Chlorpromazine. J Glaucoma. 2016;25(11):886-90.

146. Al-Motowa S, Ahmad N, Khandekar R, Zahoor A. Comparison of Olive Tipped and Conventional Steven's Cannula for Sub-Tenon Ophthalmic Anesthesia. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2016;23(4):307-10.

145. Al-Jumaian N, Malik R, Khandekar R, Al-Humaidan A, Al-Madany R, Al-Qahtani R, Altowairqi A, Al-Theeb A, Zaman B, Al-Djasim L, Craven ER, Edward DP. Bottle Characteristics of Topical International Glaucoma Medications versus Local Brands in Saudi Arabia. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2016;23(4):296-301.

144. Deshpande R, Save P, Deshpande M, Shegunashi M, Chougule M, Khandekar R. Validity and cost-effectiveness of cone adaptation test as a screening tool to detect retinitis pigmentosa. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2016;9(3):135-8.

143: Alsharif AM, Al-Gehedan SM, Alasbali T, Alkuraya HS, Lotfy NM, Khandekar R. Argon Laser Photoablation for Treating Benign Pigmented Conjunctival Nevi. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2016;23(3):247-9.

142: Alkuraya HS, Al-Gehedan SM, Alsharif AM, Alasbali T, Lotfy NM, Khandekar R. Lack of Correlation Between Diabetic Macular Edema and Thickness of the Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2016;23(3):241-6.

141: Al Kahtani ES, Khandekar R, Al-Rubeaan K, Youssef AM, Ibrahim HM, Al-Sharqawi AH. Assessment of the prevalence and risk factors of ophthalmoplegia among diabetic patients in a large national diabetes registry cohort. BMC Ophthalmol. 2016;16:118.

140: Al Harbi M, Khandekar R, Kozak I, Schatz P. Association between Sickle Cell Trait and the Prevalence and Severity of Diabetic Retinopathy. PLoS One. 2016;11(7):e0159215.

139. Galindo-Ferreiro A, Akaishi P, Cruz A, Khandekar R, Dossari S, Dufaileej M, Galvez-Ruiz A, Schellini S. Success Rates of Conventional Versus Endoscope-Assisted Probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in Children 12 Years and Younger. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2016;53(5):292-9.

138 AlHilali SM, AlMuammar AM, AlKahtani E, Khandekar R, AlJasser AA. Preferred Method of Education Among Patients in Ophthalmic Care in Saudi Arabia. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2016;23(2):168-71.

137 Al-Dhaheri HS, Al-Tamimi MD, Khandekar RB, Khan M, Stone DU. Ocular Pathogens and Antibiotic Sensitivity in Bacterial Keratitis Isolates at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, 2011 to 2014. Cornea. 2016;35(6):789-94.

136 Al Harby S, Al-Asbali T, Khandekar R. Visual acuity and refractive status of Omani students with refractive error in grades 1, 4 and 7: A retrospective cohort study. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2016;9(1):27-31.

135 Alasbali T, Lofty NM, Al-Gehaban S, Al-Sharif A, Al-Kuraya H, Khandekar R. Macular Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Eyes With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Compared With Healthy Saudi Eyes: A Cross-Sectional Study. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila). 2016;5(3):196-201.

134 Al Kahtani ES, Khandekar R, Al-Rubeaan K, Youssef AM, Ibrahim HM, Al-Sharqawi AH. Assessment of the prevalence and risk factors of ophthalmoplegia among diabetic patients in a large national diabetes registry cohort. BMC Ophthalmol. 2016;16(1):118.

133 Al Harbi M, Khandekar R, Kozak I, Schatz P. Association between Sickle Cell Trait and the Prevalence and Severity of Diabetic Retinopathy. PLoS One. 2016;11(7):e0159215.

132 Galindo-Ferreiro A, Akaishi P, Cruz A, Khandekar R, Dossari S, Dufaileej M, Galvez-Ruiz A, Schellini S. Success Rates of Conventional Versus Endoscope-Assisted Probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in Children 12 Years and Younger. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2016:1-8.

131 Al-Alawi A, Al-Hassan A, Chauhan D, Al-Futais M, Khandekar R. Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Barriers for Eye Care among Diabetic Persons Registered

at Employee Health Department of a Tertiary Eye Hospital of Central Saudi Arabia. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2016;23(1):71-4.

130 Al-Hilali SM, Al-Kahtani E, Zaman B, Khandekar R, Al-Shahri A, Edward DP. Attitudes of Saudi Arabian Undergraduate Medical Students towards Health Research. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2016;16(1):e68-73.

129 Khandekar R, Al Hassan A, Al Dhibi H, Al Bahlal A, Al-Futais M. Magnitude and determinants of diabetic retinopathy among persons with diabetes registered at employee health department of a tertiary Eye Hospital of central Saudi Arabia. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2015;8(3):162-5.

128 Khandekar R, May W, Alasbali T. Indicators for monitoring cataract surgery outcomes; evolution and importance. Nepal J Ophthalmol. 2015;7(13):3-7.

127 Alasbali T, Lofty NM, Al-Gehaban S, Alkuraya HS, Alsharif AM, Khandekar R. Cataract Surgery Audit at a Private Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2015;22(4):502-7.

126 Kelkar J, Kanade A, Agashe S, Kelkar A, Khandekar R. Outcomes of Asymmetric Primary Inferior Oblique Muscle Overaction Managed by Bilateral Myectomy and Tucking of Proximal Muscle End: A Cohort Study. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2015;22(4):457-61.

125 Dole K, Kulkarni S, Shisode K, Deshpande R, Kakade N, Khandekar R, Deshpande M. Response to: Comparison of clinical outcomes, patient, and surgeon satisfaction following topical versus peribulbar anesthesia for phacoemulsification: A randomized controlled trial. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2015;63(11):875.

124 Al-Abdullah AA, Al-Falah MA, Al-Rasheed SA, Khandekar R, Suarez E, Arevalo JF. Retinal Complications After Anterior Versus Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation in a Myopic Cohort. J Refract Surg. 2015;31(12):814-9.

123 Gogri U, Al Harby S, Khandekar R. Visual function of children with visual and other disabilities in Oman: A case series. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2015;8(2):97-101.

122 Al-Marwani Al-Juhani M, Khandekar R, Al-Harby M, Al-Hassan A, Edward DP. Neck and upper back pain among eye care professionals. Occup Med (Lond). 2015;65(9):753-7.

121 Al-Abdullah AA, Al-Falah M, Al-Rashaed S, Khandekar R, Arevalo JF. Endophthalmitis Caused by Rhizobium radiobacter After Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation to Correct Myopia. J Refract Surg. 2015;31(8):561-3.

120 Khandekar R, Behrens A, Al Towerki AE, May W, Motowa S, Tailor K, Souru C. Determinants of Visual Outcomes in Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery and Phacoemulsification: A Nested Case Control Study. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2015;22(3):356-61.

119 Alasbali T, Alghamdi AA, Khandekar R. Outcomes of Ahmed valve surgery for refractory glaucoma in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Int J Ophthalmol. 2015;8(3):560-4.

118 Al-Lawati JA, Panduranga P, Al-Shaikh HA, Morsi M, Mohsin N, Khandekar RB, Al-Lawati HJ, Bayoumi RA. Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus in Oman: Results from two decades of research. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2015;15(2):e226-33.

117 Khandekar R, Al-Motowa S, Alkatan HM, Karaoui M, Ortiz A. Incidence and Determinants of Endophthalmitis within 6 Months of Surgeries over a 2-Year Period at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia: A Review. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2015;22(2):198-202.

116 Al-Zobidi M, Khandekar R, Craven ER, Hanafi S, Edward DP. Periocular skin hyperpigmentation in children treated with prostaglandin analogues. J AAPOS. 2015 Feb;19(1):49-53.

115 Dharmadhikari S, Lohiya K, Chelkar V, Kalyani VK, Dole K, Deshpande M, Khandekar R, Kulkarni S. Magnitude and determinants of glaucoma in type II diabetics: A hospital based cross-sectional study in Maharashtra, India. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2015;8(1):19-23.

114 Khandekar RB, Al-Lawati JA. Epidemiology of diabetic retinopathy in Oman: Two decades of research. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2015 Jan-Apr;8(1):1-2.

113 Morales J, Al Qahtani M, Khandekar R, Al Shahwan S, Al Odhayb S, Al Mobarak F, Edward DP. Intraocular Pressure Following Phacoemulsification and Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation for Advanced Glaucoma: 1-Year Outcomes. J Glaucoma. 2015 Feb 23.

112 Khandekar R, Sudhan A, Jain BK, Deshpande M, Dole K, Shah M, Shah S. Impact of cataract surgery in reducing visual impairment: a review. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2015;22(1):80-5.

111 Khandekar R, Kishore H, Mansu RM, Awan H. The Status of Childhood Blindness and Functional Low Vision in the Eastern Mediterranean Region in 2012. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2014;21(4):336-343.

110 Dole K, Kulkarni S, Shisode KD, Deshpande R, Kakade N, Khandekar R, Deshpande M. Comparison of clinical outcomes, patient, and surgeon satisfaction

following topical versus peribulbar anesthesia for phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation: A randomized, controlled trial. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2014;62(9):927-30.

109 Patel B, Khandekar R, Diwan R, Shah A. Validation of modified Mallampati test with addition of thyromental distance and sternomental distance to predict difficult endotracheal intubation in adults. Indian J Anaesth. 2014;58(2):171-5.

108 Zaman B, Khandekar R, Al Shahwan S, et al. Development of a web-based glaucoma registry at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia: a cost-effective methodology. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2014;21(2):182-5.

107 Al Motowa S, Khandekar R, Al-Towerki A. Resources for eye care at secondary and tertiary level government institutions in Saudi Arabia. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2014;21(2):142-6.

106 Khandekar RB, Al-Towerki AA, Al-Katan H, Al-Mesfer SS, Abboud EB, Al-Hussain HM, Sheikh OH, Chaudhry IA, Ahmed WA, Zaman BM, Asghar N, Edward DP. Ocular malignant tumors. Review of the Tumor Registry at a tertiary eye hospital in central Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J. 2014;35(4):377-84.

105 Albahlal A, Al Dhibi H, Al Shahwan S, Khandekar R, Edward DP. Sympathetic ophthalmia following diode laser cyclophotocoagulation. Br J Ophthalmol. 2014;98(8):1101-6.

104 Khandekar RB, Gogri UP, Al Harby S. The impact of spectacle wear compliance on the visual function related quality of life of Omani students: A historical cohort study. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2013;6(3):199-202.

103 Adhikari S, Nepal BP, Shrestha JK, Khandekar R. Magnitude and determinants of refractive error among school children of two districts of Kathmandu, Nepal. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2013;6(3):175-8.

102 Al Wadani F, Khandekar R, Salim G, Al Ali M, Ramzi S. Hyperhomocysteinia is a risk factor for retinal venous occlusion: a case control study. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2014;62(3):291-4.

101 Shah MR, Khandekar RB, Zutshi R, Mahrooqi R. Short term outcome of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in management of refractory glaucoma in a tertiary hospital in Oman. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2013;6(1):27-32.

100 Kulkarni SR, Aghashe SR, Khandekar RB, Deshpande MD. Prevalence and determinants of age-related macular degeneration in the 50 years and older

population: a hospital based study in Maharashtra, India. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2013;61(5):196-201.

99 Paryani M, Khandekar RB, Dole K, Dharmadhikari S, Rishikeshi N. Visual outcome and impact on quality of life after surgeries differ in children operated for unilateral and bilateral cataract (Pune study 2011). Oman J Ophthalmol. 2012;5(3):150-6.

98 Al Wadani F, Khandekar R, Asbali T, Gigan S. Review of retinal morphology around optic disc in Peripapillary atrophy by using Spectralis Optical Coherent Tomography. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2012;5(3):204-5.

97 Khandekar RB, Al Harby SS, Vora UP. Lid surgery for trachomatous trichiasis is negatively associated with visual disabilities and visual impairment in Oman. East Mediterr Health J. 2012;18(11):1107-13.

96 Khandekar R. Where are we in elimination of avoidable blindness after ten years of implementing 'VISION 2020 The Right to the sight' in Oman? Oman J Ophthalmol. 2012;5(2):73-4.

95 Khandekar R. Screening and public health strategies for diabetic retinopathy in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2012;19(2):178-84.

94 Khandekar R, Raisi AA. Changing trends of population and blindness in Oman: A need for urgent action. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2012;5(1):1-2.

93 Al-Wadani F, Khandekar R, Al-Hussain MA, Alkhawaja AA, Khan MS, Alsulaiman RA. Magnitude and Causes of Low Vision Disability (Moderate and Severe Visual Impairment) among Students of Al-Noor Institute for the Blind in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia: A case series. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2012;12(1):62-8.

92 Dhake PV, Dole K, Khandekar R, Deshpande M. Prevalence and causes of avoidable blindness and severe visual impairment in a tribal district of Maharashtra, India. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2011;4(3):129-34.

91 Sudhan A, Khandekar R, Deveragonda S, Devi S, Jain BK, Sachan R, Singh V. Patient satisfaction regarding eye care services at tertiary hospital of central India. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2011;4(2):73-6.

90 Khandekar R, Deshmukh R, Vora U, Al Harby S. Knowledge of Primary Prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy among General Ophthalmologists, Mid Level Eye Care Personnel and General Physicians in Oman. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2011;18(3):204-8.

89 Al-Mansouri FA, Kanaan A, Gamra H, Khandekar R, Hashim SP, Al Qahtani O, Ahmed MF. Prevalence and determinants of glaucoma in citizens of qatar aged 40

years or older: a community-based survey. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2011;18(2):141-9.

88 Khandekar R, Al Lawati J, Barakat N. A Retrieval System for Patients with Avoidable Blindness Due to Diabetic Retinopathy who do not Present for Ophthalmic Assessment in Oman. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2011;18(2):93-7.

87 Khandekar R, Shah R, Shah M, Al Harby S, Vora U, Al Balushi F. Ocular status and functional adaptation of visually challenged children of a special school in Oman. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2011;4(1):17-20.

86 Khandekar R, P NV, Kk K, Mane P, Hassan AR, Niar R, A SF, Al-Khabori M, Al-Harby S. Hearing Health Practices and Beliefs among over 20 year-olds in the Omani Population. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2010;10(2):241-8.

85 Khandekar R, Jaffer Y. Incidence and Determinants of Birth Defects and Enzyme Deficiencies among Live Births in Oman: A review of the 2005 National Register. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2010;10(1):23-30.

84 Gogate P, Vakil V, Khandekar R, Deshpande M, Limburg H. Monitoring and modernization to improve visual outcomes of cataract surgery in a community eyecare center in western India. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2011;37(2):328-34.

83 Khandekar R, Harby SA, Harthy HA, Lawatti JA. Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding eye complications and care among Omani persons with diabetes - A cross sectional study. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2010;3(2):60-5.

82 Vora U, Khandekar R, Natrajan S, Al-Hadrami K. Refractive error and visual functions in children with special needs compared with the first grade school students in oman. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2010;17(4):297-302.

81 Khandekar R, Al Harthy H, Al Harby S, Al Hinai S, Al Saadi K, Shah S, Prasanna AR, Kurup P, Al Raisi A, Sarvanan N, Al Hadrami K, Krishnaraj V, Sattar AA. Oman's progress towards reaching "Ultimate Intervention Goals" for the surgery "S" component of SAFE strategy for the elimination of blinding trachoma in 2008. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2010;17(6):360-5.

80 Khandekar R, Thanh TT, Luong VQ. The determinants of trichiasis recurrence differ at one and two years following lid surgery in Vietnam: A community-based intervention study. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2009;2(3):119-25.

79 Al Gamra H, Al Mansouri F, Khandekar R, Elshafei M, Al Qahtani O, Singh R, Hashim SP, Mujahed A, Makled A, Pai A. Prevalence and causes of blindness, low

vision and status of cataract in 50 years and older citizen of Qatar-a community based survey. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2010;17(5):292-300.

78 Shah S, Shah M, Khandekar R. Management of bilateral congenital lacrimal punctal and canalicular atresia and congenital fistula of the lacrimal sac. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2010;17(2):180-2.

77 Khandekar R, Al Harby S, Mohammed AJ. Eye and vision defects in under-five-year-old children in Oman: A public health intervention study. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2010;3(1):13-7.

76 Elshafei M, Gamra H, Khandekar R, Al Hashimi M, Pai A, Ahmed MF. Prevalence and determinants of diabetic retinopathy among persons ≥ 40 years of age with diabetes in Qatar: a community-based survey. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2011;21(1):39-47.

75 Khandekar R, Al Riyami A, Attiya M, Morsi M. Prevalence and determinants of blindness, low vision, deafness and major bone fractures among elderly Omani population of Nizwa Wilayat (Nizwa elderly population study-2005). Indian J Ophthalmol. 2010;58(4):313-20.

74 Shenoy R, Bialasiewicz A, Khandekar R, Al Barwani B, Al Belushi H. Traditional medicine in oman: its role in ophthalmology. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2009;16(2):92-6.

73 Padhye AS, Khandekar R, Dharmadhikari S, Dole K, Gogate P, Deshpande M. Prevalence of uncorrected refractive error and other eye problems among urban and rural school children. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2009;16(2):69-74.

72 Khandekar R. The Importance of Structured Scientific Enquiry: A priority for the MEAJO Editorial Board. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2009;16(2):55-6.

71 Gogate P, Khandekar R, Shrishrimal M, Dole K, Taras S, Kulkarni S, Ranade S, Deshpande M. Delayed presentation of cataracts in children: are they worth operating upon? Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2010;17(1):25-33.

70 Khandekar RB, Jain BK, Sudhan AK, Pandey KP. Visual acuity at 6 weeks after small incision cataract surgery and role of audit in predicting visual acuity. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2010;20(2):345-52.

69 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ. Gender inequality in vision loss and eye diseases: evidence from the Sultanate of Oman. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2009;57(6):443-9.

68 Khandekar R, Parast N, Arabi A. Evaluation of 'vision screening' program for three to six-year-old children in the Republic of Iran. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2009;57(6):437-42.

67 Khandekar RB, Tirumurthy S, Al-Harby S, Moorthy NS, Amir I. Diabetic retinopathy and ocular co-morbidities among persons with diabetes at Sumail Hospital of Oman. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2009;11(10):675-9.

66 Al-Fannah F, Khandekar R, Kurup P, Shah S. Preferral Antibiotic Treatment Policy to be adopted in the 'Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Strategy in all the Developing Countries? Oman Med J. 2009;24(4):248-55.

65 Vyas U, Khandekar R, Trivedi N, Desai T, Danayak P. Magnitude and determinants of ocular morbidities among persons with diabetes in a project in Ahmedabad, India. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2009;11(9):601-7.

64 Bamashmus MA, Gunaid AA, Khandekar RB. Diabetic retinopathy, visual impairment and ocular status among patients with diabetes mellitus in Yemen: a hospital-based study. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2009;57(4):293-8.

63 Umashankar, Khandekar R. Eye care through private sector in Oman. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2009;2(2):102.

62 Shenoy R, Khandekar R, Bialasiewicz A, Al Muniri A. Corneal endothelium in patients with diabetes mellitus: a historical cohort study. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2009;19(3):369-75.

61 Khandekar R, Al Fahdi M, Al Jabri B, Al Harby S, Abdulamgeed T. Visual function and ocular status of children with hearing impairment in Oman: a case series. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2009;57(3):228-9.

60 Khandekar R. Elimination of blinding trachoma in Oman. Oman Med J. 2009;24(2):67-9.

59 Dole K, Gilbert C, Deshpande M, Khandekar R. Prevalence and determinants of xerophthalmia in preschool children in urban slums, Pune, India--a preliminary assessment. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2009;16(1):8-14.

58 Khandekar R, Shah S, Al Lawatti J. Retinal examination of diabetic patients: knowledge, attitudes and practices of physicians in Oman. East Mediterr Health J. 2008;14(4):850-7.

57 Khandekar R, Al Raisi A. Oman Eye Study 2005: validity of screening tests used in the glaucoma survey. East Mediterr Health J. 2008;14(6):1360-4.

56 Khandekar R, Jaffer MA, Al Raisi A, Zutshi R, Mahabaleshwar M, Shah R, Choudhury AH. Oman Eye Study 2005: prevalence and determinants of glaucoma. East Mediterr Health J. 2008;14(6):1349-59.

55 Bamashmus MA, Gunaid AA, Khandekar R. Regular visits to a diabetes clinic were associated with lower magnitude of visual disability and diabetic retinopathy-a hospital-based historical cohort study in yemen. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2009;11(1):45-50.

54 Khandekar R, Al Raisi A. Assessment of visual gain following cataract surgeries in oman: a hospital-based cohort study. Oman Med J. 2009;24(1):11-6.

53 Khandekar R, Al Fahdi M. Evaluation of resources for contact lens practice in private contact lens clinics of Muscat, Oman. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2009;2(1):19-22.

52 Ghobashi M, Khandekar R. Satisfaction among Expectant Mothers with Antenatal Care Services in the Musandam Region of Oman. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2008;8(3):325-32.

51. Khandekar R, Fouad Z, Al-Khusaibi AM. Magnitude and determinants of exodontia in South Batinah region of Oman: A cross sectional study. Journal for scientific research. Medical sciences/Sultan Qaboos University. 2003;5(1-2):21-5.

50 Shah R, Shah M, Khandekar R, Al-Raisi A. Contact Lens Induced Corneal UlcerManagement in a Tertiary Eye Unit in Oman - A descriptive study. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2008;8(3):283-90.

49 Pajankar S, Khandekar R, Al Amri MA, Al Lawati MR. Factors influencing sputumsmear conversion at one and two months of tuberculosis treatment. Oman Med J.2008;23(4):263-8.

48 Khandekar R, Zutshi R, Ali M, Raisi AA, Dass H. Influence of diabetes on the validity glaucoma screening by frequency doubling perimetry: a hospital-based study in Oman. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2008;10(4):278-82.

47 Khandekar RB, Jaffer MA, Al-Harthy H. Should the health information glaucoma be hospital based or community based? Saudi Med J. 2008;29(8):1156-8.

46 Shukla JJ, Khandekar RB. Magnitude and determinants of osteoporosis in adult population of South Sharqiya region of Oman. Saudi Med J. 2008;29(7):984-8.

45 Khandekar R. Visual disabilities in children including childhood blindness. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2008;15(3):129-34.

44 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ, Al-Lawati JA. Care of diabetic retinopathy patients in Oman. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2008;8(1):5-9.

43 Palimkar A, Khandekar R, Venkataraman V. Prevalence and distribution of glaucoma in central India (Glaucoma Survey 2001). Indian J Ophthalmol. 2008;56(1):57-62.

42 Shah M, Shah S, Khandekar R. Ocular injuries and visual status before and after their management in the tribal areas of Western India: a historical cohort study. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2008;246(2):191-7.

41 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ. The prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis in Oman (Oman eye study 2005). Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2007;14(5):267-72.

40 Al Khabori M, Khandekar R. Unilateral hearing impairment in Oman: a community-based cross-sectional study. Ear Nose Throat J. 2007;86(5):274.

39 Bansal RK, Khandekar R, Nagendra P, Kurup P. Magnitude and causes of unilateral absolute blindness in a region of Oman: a hospital-based study. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2007;17(3):418-23.

38 Al Khabori M, Kumar S, Khandekar R. Magnitude of impacted earwax in Oman, its impact on hearing impairment and economic burden of earwax on health services. Indian J Med Sci. 2007;61(5):278-85.

37 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ, Raisi AA. Prevalence and causes of blindness & low vision; before and five years after 'VISION 2020' initiatives in Oman: a review. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2007;14(1):9-15.

36 Khandekar R, Kurup P, Mohammed AJ. Determinants of the progress of myopia among Omani school children: a historical cohort study. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2007;17(1):110-6.

35 Khandekar R, Sudhan A, Jain BK, Shrivastav K, Sachan R. Pediatric cataract and surgery outcomes in Central India: a hospital based study. Indian J Med Sci. 2007;61(1):15-22.

34 Khandekar R, Al Harby S. National Register for the Blind: a tool for health programme management. East Mediterr Health J. 2006;12(1-2):170-7.

33 Khandekar R, Nga NH, Mai P. Blinding trachoma in the northern provinces of Vietnam--a cross sectional survey. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2006;13(3):183-9.

32 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ, Al Raisi A, Kurup P, Shah S, Dirir MH, Al Harby S. Prevalence and distribution of active trachoma in children of less than five years of age in trachoma endemic regions of Oman in 2005. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2006;13(3):167-72.

31 Al-Awaidy S, Griffiths UK, Nwar HM, Bawikar S, Al-Aisiri MS, Khandekar R, Mohammad AJ, Robertson SE. Costs of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in Oman: evidence based on long-term follow-up of 43 children. Vaccine. 2006;24(40-41):6437-45.

30 Khandekar R, Al-Hadrami K, Sarvanan N, Al Harby S, Mohammed AJ. Recurrence of trachomatous trichiasis 17 years after bilamellar tarsal rotation procedure. Am J Ophthalmol. 2006;141(6):1087-1091.

29 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ. Health facilities for primary eye care in sultanate of Oman: primary eye care study 2000. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2006;6(1):21-6.

28 Patel PK, Khandekar R. Intestinal parasitic infections among school children of the Dhahira Region of Oman. Saudi Med J. 2006;27(5):627-32.

27 Khandekar R, Mabry R, Al Hadrami K, Sarvanan N. Active trachoma, face washing (F) and environmental improvement (E) in a high-risk population in Oman. East Mediterr Health J. 2005;11(3):402-9.

26 Khandekar R, Ton TK, Do Thi P. Impact of face washing and environmental improvement on reduction of active trachoma in Vietnam-a public health intervention study. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2006;13(1):43-52.

25 Khandekar R, Al Harby S, Abdulmajeed T, Helmi SA, Shuaili IS. Validity of vision screening by school nurses in seven regions of Oman. East Mediterr Health J. 2004;10(4-5):528-36.

24 Khandekar R, Shama Mel-S, Mohammed AJ. Noncompliance with medical treatment among glaucoma patients in Oman--a cross-sectional descriptive study. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2005;12(5):303-9.

23 Khandekar R, Khabori M, Jaffer Mohammed A, Gupta R. Neonatal screening for hearing impairment--The Oman experience. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006;70(4):663-70.

22 Aasham T, Khandekar R, Khabori M, Helmi SA. Cost-effectiveness of audiometric screening of first-year preparatory pupils in Dhofar Region, Oman. East Mediterr Health J. 2004;10(3):303-8.

21 Khandekar R, Kidiyur S, Al-Raisi A. Distichiasis and dysplastic eyelashes in trachomatous trichiasis cases in Oman: a case series. East Mediterr Health J. 2004;10(1-2):192-7.

20 Khandekar R, Al Harby S, Mohammed AJ. Determinants of myopia among Omani school children: a case-control study. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2005;12(3):207-13.

19 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ. Assessment and care of children with low vision disability in Oman. Situation analysis. Saudi Med J. 2005;26(6):1028-30.

18 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ. Visual disabilities among diabetics in Oman. Saudi Med J. 2005;26(5):836-41.

17 Al Khabori M, Khandekar R. The prevalence and causes of hearing impairment in Oman: a community-based cross-sectional study. Int J Audiol. 2004;43(8):486-92.

16 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ. Coverage of cataract surgery per person and per eye: review of a community-based blindness survey in Oman. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2004;11(4):291-9.

15 Khandekar RB, Abdu-Helmi S. Magnitude and determinants of refractive error in Omani school children. Saudi Med J. 2004;25(10):1388-93.

14 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ. Cataract prevalence, cataract surgical coverage and its contribution to the reduction of visual disability in Oman. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2004;11(3):181-9.

13 Khandekar R, Ganesh A, Al Lawati J. A 12-year epidemiological review of retinoblastoma in Omani children. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2004;11(3):151-9.

12 Kurup PJ, Khandekar R. Low birth weight as a determinant of protein energy malnutrition in "0-5 years" Omani children of South Batinah region, Oman. Saudi Med J. 2004;25(8):1091-6.

11 Thanh TT, Khandekar R, Luong VQ, Courtright P. One year recurrence of trachomatous trichiasis in routinely operated Cuenod Nataf procedure cases in Vietnam. Br J Ophthalmol. 2004;88(9):1114-8.

10 Khandekar R, Al Khabori M. Double disability: the hearing-impaired blind in the Sultanate of Oman. Int J Audiol. 2004;43(3):172-6.

9 Khandekar R, Al Awaidy S, Ganesh A, Bawikar S. An epidemiological and clinical study of ocular manifestations of congenital rubella syndrome in Omani children. Arch Ophthalmol. 2004;122(4):541-5.

8 Khandekar R, Zutshi R. Glaucoma among Omani diabetic patients: a cross-sectional descriptive study: (Oman diabetic eye study 2002). Eur J Ophthalmol. 2004;14(1):19-25.

7 Khandekar R, Bullard M, Thanh TT, Binh TQ. Knowledge and practice related to trachoma among children in Vietnam: a cross-sectional study. J Health Commun. 2004;9(1):77-83.

6 Khandekar R, Al Lawatii J, Mohammed AJ, Al Raisi A. Diabetic retinopathy inOman: a hospital based study. Br J Ophthalmol. 2003;87(9):1061-4.

5 Melese M, Alemayehu W, Bayu S, Girma T, Hailesellasie T, Khandekar R, Worku A, Courtright P. Low vision and blindness in adults in Gurage Zone, central Ethiopia. Br J Ophthalmol. 2003;87(6):677-80.

4 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ, Negrel AD, Riyami AA. The prevalence and causes of blindness in the Sultanate of Oman: the Oman Eye Study (OES). Br J Ophthalmol. 2002;86(9):957-62.

3 Khandekar R, Mohammed AJ, Courtright P. Recurrence of trichiasis: a long-term follow-up study in the Sultanate of Oman. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2001;8(2-3):155-61.

2 Khandekar R, Khamar BM, Narang SK. Disc changes and field changes inglaucoma (a correlative study). Indian J Ophthalmol. 1983;31(5):607-8.

1 Khamar BM, Khandekar RB, Ghodadra BK, Narang SK. Peripheral scotomas in glaucoma. Indian J Ophthalmol. 1982;30(2):95-7.

Oral presentations in International conferences:

All India Ophthalmology Conference February 2017 at Jaipur, India.

IAPB Assembly at Durban, South Africa in October 2016.

ISGEO conference at Durban, South Africa in October 2016.

All Indonesia Ophthalmology conference, Jakarta, Indonesia in August 2016.

Middle East Africa Ophthalmology conference, Amman, Bahrain in May 2016.

International conference for glaucoma surgery at Muscat, Oman in Feb 2016.

World Ophthalmology Congress, Guadalajara, Mexico Feb 2016.

The Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Denver, USA in May 2015.

30th Asia Pacific Academy of ophthalmology congress Guangzhou, China April 2015.

Controversies in Ophthalmology conference. Ho Chi minh City, Vietnam. Feb 2015

World Ophthalmology conference, Tokyo Japan in March 2014.

Workshops conducted:

Low vision training workshop at Bundung, Indonesia in 2016.

Research workshop at Muscat Oman in 2014.

Low vision training workshop at Oman Ministry of Education. 2011

Low vision training workshop for Asian & African Blind Union at Muscat, Oman

Low Vision training workshop at Teheran, Iran for university of Rehabilitation.

Low Vision training workshop at Chitrakoot, Dahod, Pune, India.