Vandana Jain

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Vandana Jain
Born
Nationality Indian
Education Maulana Azad Medical College (MBBS)
Alma mater Guru Nanak Eye Centre (Residency) LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad (Fellowship)
Occupation(s)Cornea, Cataract, and Lasik Eye Specialist
Known forFounding Director of Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute
Notable workOver 30 national and international peer-reviewed publications

Vandana Jain is an Indian Cornea, Cataract and Lasik Eye Specialist. She is the founding Director of Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute in Navi Mumbai.

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Medical Training

Vandana was born and brought up in New Delhi. She received her undergraduate medical training from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College. She went on to pursue her residency in Ophthalmology from the Guru Nanak Eye Centre which is affiliated with Maulana Azad Medical College. Medical further completed a long term fellowship in Anterior segment services from the prestigious LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.

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