Professional Summary
- Professor, Dept. of Ophthalmology, VIMSAR, Burla, Odisha, India
- Registered Postgraduate Teacher - 2189/17-04-2005; Sambalpur University
- Deputy Registrar, VIMSAR
- Chairperson, Scientific Committee, OSOS (2021–2023; 2023–2025)
- Member, Ethical Committee, MNC Pandapalli, Subarnapur, Odisha
Skills
- Patient Assessment: General Ophthalmology, Cataract, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Strabismus, Keratoplasty, Oculoplasty
- UG & PG Teaching since 2001 (24+ years); Guided 14 PGs
- Examiner, Thesis Guide, Guest Lectures
- Organizer of CMEs, Webinars, Workshops, Symposia, Skill Development Programs
- Reviewer in peer-reviewed journals
- Participant in AIOS; Chairman, Judge, Guru Sangam, ARC Teacher
Education
MBBS (1988-1993) & MS Ophthalmology (1996-1999) — Berhampur University, Odisha, India
Specializations
- Cataract Management
- Keratoplasty
- Glaucoma Management
- Oculoplasty
Memberships
International: ISOO, APOTS
National: AIOS, WOS, DOS, EBAI, EZIOC, FOTI, ACOIN
State: OSOS, OSWB
Research & Publications
- 75 Indexed Papers (52 International, 23 National)
- 10 Non-indexed Papers
- Reviewer/Judge for AIOS, WOS, OSOS Conferences
- Presented at State, National, and International Conferences (ISOO 2004, 2024)
- Associate Editor – ODJO, Odisha
- Ongoing Projects
- WOS WINR Participant
- Completed: METU, BCBR, GCP
Academic Commitment
Postgraduate Teacher from May 2001 to present (24+ years)
Dr. Sharmistha Behera - Publication List
| SL No | Particulars of Article | Type | Indexing / Impact Factor | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahu S, Behera S, Bishi G, Choudhury L, Mishra S.Sept 21, (2024) Clinicoepidemiological Profile of Retinopathy of Prematurity. Cureus. DOI:10.7759 / cureus.69831 | Original Article | PubMed | 2 |
| 2 | Khuntia I, Behera S, Sahu S, Baa J, Sahoo M, Nanda P. Comprehensive Analysis of Anterior and Posterior Segment Ocular Manifestations in Sickle Cell Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study in Western Odisha. Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol2025;11910:132-137 | Original Article | Scopus | 2 |
| 3 | Khuntia I, Behera S, Das DA, Baa J, Routray P, Misra S. Genotype- Specific Patterns and Clinical Implications of Ocular Morbidity in Sickle Cell Disease Patients: Insights from a Tertiary Healthcare Center in India Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024;10(4):650-654 | Original Article | Scopus | 2 |
| 4 | Behera S, Sahu B, Sahu S, Sunanda RS, Das A, Assessing Corneal Alterations in Endocrine Disorders: A Cross Sectional Observational Clinical. Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024;10(4):764-770 | Original Article | Scopus | 1 |
| 5 | Sahu B, Tudu KC, Singh S, Behera S. Clinical assessment of corneal alterations in endocrine disorders. Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024;10(1):149-154. 10.18231/j.ijceo.2024.026. | Original Article | Scopus | 3 |
| 6 | Mali BK , Behera S, Sunanda RS, Patra SR, Mishra P & Sahu S. (2024). A prospective observational study of the clinical prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants at a hospital in odisha Student’s Journal of Health Research Africa, 5(3), 7. https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v5i3.1109 | Original Article | DOAJ | 2 |
| 7 | Acharya S, Behera S, Sahu A, Pradhan A, Panda BB, Purohit S. A case series of the piggyback disease characterized by black eschar following COVID-19 rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis. SJHR-Africa [Internet]. 2024Mar.30 [cited 2024Jul.12];5(3):8. Available from: https://sjhresearchafrica.org/index.php/public-html/article/view/1106 | Original Article | DOAJ | 2 |
| 8 | Tudu KC, Sharma PK, Nayak BR, Behera S : Management of secondary glaucoma in tertiary care center in western odisha , https://ijpcr.com/.volume15issue8/.,e-ISSN:09751556;P-ISSN 2820-2643 | Original Article | Embase | 4 |
| 9 | Tilak A & Dora J & Tudu KC & Hota G & Behera S. (2023). A Comprehensive Investigation Into the Outcomes of Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) as a Treatment for Corneal Endothelial Disorders. Cureus. 15. 10.7759/cureus.46076. | Original Article | PubMed | 1 |
| 10 | Behera S , Sahu S , Sharma PK , Mohanty DJ , Biswal A : A Cross-Sectional Study on the Frequency of Dry Eyes in Hyperthyroidism Patients International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023; 15(8); 643-646 | Original Article | Embase | 1 |
| 11 | Sahu S, Behera S, Sharma PK , Mohanty DJ , Biswal A : Dry eye syndrome in patient with thyroid disorder: A Prospective observational cross sectional Study, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023; 15(8); 643-646 | Original Article | Embase | 2 |
| 12 | Acharya S& Behera S & Purohit S & Sahu A &Panda B& Behera S.(2023). COVID-19-Associated Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis in a Tertiary Health Care Center in Odisha, India. Cureus. 15. 10.7759/cureus.43811. | Original Article | PubMed | 2 |
| 13 | Pattnaik P, Behera S, Sharma PK, ChowdhuryRK.(2023). Retinal hemorrhage–A red flag in detecting chronic myeloid leukemia blastcrisis, Odisha Journal of Ophthalmology 30 (1), 27-30 | Case Report | Google Scholar | 2 |
| 14 | Nanda P, Behera S, Behera SK, Naik M, Sunanda RS (2023). Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome: A prospective study at a tertiary health-care center, Odisha Journal of Ophthalmology 30 (2), 48-54 | Original Article | Google Scholar | 2 |
| 15 | Mahapatra A,BeheraS,Behera SK, DoraJ.(2022).Conjunctival flora in vernal keratoconjunctivitis Odisha Journal of Ophthalmology 29 (2), 60-63 | Original Article | Google Scholar | 2 |
| 16 | Behera S, Das DA, Dora J,MohantyDJ.(2022).Thyroid associated orbitopathy, Odisha Journal of Ophthalmology 29 (2), 50-59 | Review Literature | Google Scholar | 1 |
| 17 | Mohapatra, S.; Barik, M.R.; Rath, S.; Sharma, S.; Mohapatra, A.; Behera, S.; Acharya, S.; Pattjoshi, D.R.; Padhi, R.K.; Behera, H.S. Diagnostic Performance and Clinical Utility of Conventional PCR Assay in Early Diagnosis of COVID-19 Associated Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis. J. Fungi 2022, 8, 844. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof8080844 | Original Article | PubMed, Scopus | 5 |
| 18 | Behera S& Chowdhury R & Dora J.(2022). Rhinosporidiosis of the lacrimal sac in a tertiary care hospital of India - A retrospective case study. Indian journal of ophthalmology. 70. 1732-1735. 10.4103/ijo.IJO_2890_21. | Original Article | PubMed, Scopus | 1 |
| 19 | Behera S (2022)Ocular Myasthenia gravis. Odisha journal of ophthalmology | Review Literature | Google Scholar | 1 |
| 20 | Behera S, Mishra S, Panda PK,Agrawala B, First Case Report of Mortality Post Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery in a Known Case of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Indian Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1 (2), 164-16 | Case Report | Google Scholar | 1 |
| 21 | Behera S (2022) Clinico epidemiological profile of ocular injuries during Covid 19 lock down at a tertiary care center in western Odisha an Observational study. Odisha journal of ophthalmology | Original Article | Google Scholar | 1 |
| 22 | Sahu S& Rout J & Biswal A & Sahu B &Behera S. (2022). Outcome of jones procedure in management of involutional entropion. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports. 6. 1. 10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1669231664. | Original Article | DOAJ | CA |
| 23 | Comparison of supra brow one stab with three stab frontalis sling surgery for cosmetic and functional outcome. P Nanda, S Sahu, JP Rout, S Behera, European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine 9 (3), 5605-5611 | Original Article | DOAJ | 4 |
| 24 | Behera S &Mahapatra A. (2021). Aetiology&management of corneal plaque. International Journal of Scientific Research. 8. 78,79. | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 25 | Mahapatra A& Behera S. (2021). mobile blast injury in eye.GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 2 |
| 26 | 26 Behera S & Dora J & Sahu D & Naik M. (2021). Prevalence of Allergic Conjunctivitis and Associated Comorbidities among School Going Children in Western Odisha - A Cross-Sectional Observational Study. Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare. 8. 1565-1569. 10.18410/jebmh/2021/296. | Original Article | DOAJ | 1 |
| 27 | Behera S & Mahapatra A & Chowdhury RK (2020). TRABECULECTOMY: PUNCH VS BLOCK EXCISION -A PROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STUDY. International Journal of Scientific Research. VIII. 70-71. | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 28 | Behera S, Pandey S. Lacrimal trephine vs punch in external dacryocystorhinostomy: The surgeon’s choice. Int J Ocul Oncol Oculoplasty2019;5(4):226-228. | Original Article | DOAJ | 1 |
| 29 | Behera S, Pandey S. Hair dye: A cosmetic bliss an ophthalmic scourge. International Journal of Scientific Reasearch 2019;8(11). | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 30 | Behera S, Dash P, Sahu S, Priyadarshini K. Out of frying pan into the fire: shocking post- operative ptosis in a patient of ossn- a rare case report. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2019;8(11 ) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 31 | Chowdhury RK, Behera Sarita,BeheraSharmistha “Ocular Complications in Head Injury-A Prospective Study.”IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), vol. 18, no. 5, 2019, pp 63-65. | Original Article | Copernicus | 3 |
| 32 | Behera S, Priyadarshini K, Hota G, Dora J. Unwonted oculodermal siblings with lentigomaligna. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2019;8(9) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 33 | Behera S, Dash P, Dora J. Original article on ocular myiasis. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2019;8(9) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 34 | Behera S, Priyadarshini K, Sahu S, Dora J. Comparison of subconjunctival bevacizumab and conjunctival autograft in management of recurrent pterygium. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2019;8(9) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 35 | Sahu S, Samikshya S, Behera S, Sharma P K, Panda R. Incidence and risk factors of ROP in a tertiary care center in western odisha: our experience so far. Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare 2019;6:1135-1140. 10.18410/jebmh/2019/237. | Original Article | DOAJ | 3 |
| 36 | Behera S, Swain LM, Dora J, Pandey S. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus: Clinical profile and management, a prospective study at a tertiary health care centre, Western Odisha. International Journal Of Scientific Research2019;8(2) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 37 | Behera S, Priyadarshini K, Pradhan A, Mohanty D. Facile help at hand for retinal pathologies: MII Retcam. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2019;8(3) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 38 | Behera S, Priyadarshini K, Dora J. Moorens ulcer: A serpent indeed. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2019;8(3) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 2 |
| 39 | Behera S, Swain J, Pradhan S. Comparison of intraocular pressure obtained by I-Care rebound tonometer versus non contact tonometer in children. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2019;8(3) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 40 | Behera SK, Pandey S, Behera S. HIV& eye: A sundry affair. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2018;7(4) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 2 |
| 41 | Behera SK, Pandey S, Behera S. Microbes as ocular guard: A prospective study at a tertiary health care centre in western odisha. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2018;7(4) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 3 |
| 42 | Behera SK, Pandey S, Behera S. Clinico-etiological profile of oculo-mycosis in Western Odisha: a prospective study. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2018;7(4) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 3 |
| 43 | Behera SK, Behera S, Pandey S. Microbiological assay of cases of chronic dacryocystitis associated with rhinosporidiosis of lacrimal sac. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2018;7(4) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 3 |
| 44 | Behera S, Pradhan A. Rhinosporidiosis: an everyday affair. International Journal Of Science And Research 2018;7(7) Issn (Online): 2319-7064 IC- (2016): 79.57 | IF (2017): 7.296 | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 45 | Behera S, Pradhan A. MII Ret Cam: A Boon towards Retinal Disease Imaging and documentation. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 2017; 08.10.4172/2155-9570.1000685 | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 46 | Hota G, Behera S, Pandey S. Role of methotrexate in the management of non- infectious ocular and orbital inflammation: A prospective study. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2018;7(3) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 2 |
| 47 | Sahu S, Pandey S, Behera S, Pradhan A. Functional and cosmetic outcome in Suprabrow single stab frontalis sling surgery in congenital ptosis, our experience. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2018;7(1) | Original Article | DOAJ | 3 |
| 48 | Sahu S, Samikshya S, Behera S. Dazzling and sparkling eyes in ladies: boon or bane in ophthalmology. International Journal Of Ocular Oncology And Oculoplasty2017;3(3):219-225 | Original Article | DOAJ | 3 |
| 49 | Behera S, Mahapatra B, Sahu S, Sahoo S. Otorhinolaryngological diseases masquerading as orbital tumours. Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare 2017;4:4507-4511. 10.18410/jebmh/2017/899. | Original Article | DOAJ | 1 |
| 50 | Behera S, Sahoo S, Hota G, Mahapatra B. Clinical profile of dry eye disease at a tertiary care centre in western odisha. Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare 2017; 4: 4274-4277. 10.18410/jebmh/2017/851. | Original Article | DOAJ | 1 |
| 51 | Hota G, Mahapatra B, Behera S. Touch imprint cytology- A rapid intraoperative diagnostic method for ocular surface squamous neoplasia. Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare 2017;4: 5196-5199. 10.18410/jebmh/2017/1038. | Original Article | DOAJ | 3 |
| 52 | Behera S, Panda PK, Pandey S, Soni S. Uses of methotrexate in ophthalmology: A review. International Journal Of Scientific Research2017;6(8) | Review Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 53 | Behera S, Mahapatra B, Tudu KC. Dexamethasone, the poor man's drug: an alternative to methylprednisolone in optic neuritis. International Journal Of Scientific Research 2017;6(7) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 54 | Behera S, Mohanty L, Tudu KC, Pandey S. Use of intravenous Mannitol prior to glaucoma surgery (how long before the start of surgery and how much). International Journal Of Scientific Research2017;6(7) | Review Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 55 | Behera S, Pandey S, Sharma PK, Agrawalla RK. Spasm of accommodation: A grave concern in the present era of electronic gadgets. International Journal Of Scientific Research2017;6(7) | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 1 |
| 56 | Behera S, Dora J, Tudu KC, Sharma PK, Sahu S, Khamari A K. Tenzel's technique of upper and lower eyelid reconstruction and it's outcomes, odisha journal of ophthalmology 2016 | Review Article | 1 | |
| 57 | Dora J , Tudu KC, Behera S, Rout JP, Sahoo S, Mahapatra B. Herpes simplex keratitis, clinical profile and treatment outcome,odisha journal of ophthalmology 2016 | Original Article | 2 | |
| 58 | Chowdhury D, Rout JP, Sharma PK, Behera S.et al. Role of Mitomycin- C as adjunct therapy for 3-snip punctoplasty in correcting punctal stenosis. International Journal of Advanced Research 2016; 5(5):1898-1901 | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 4 |
| 59 | Pradhan A, Agrawalla RK, Behera S, Sharma PK. Tenzel’s: An Adorable Reconstruction Surgery To Create Beautiful Near Normal Eyelids. International journal of ocular oncology and oculoplasty2016;2(3):159-163 | Original Article | DOAJ | 3 |
| 60 | Agrawalla RK, Behera S, Tudu KC, Behera S, Das DA. Treatment of fungal scleritis by surgical debridement, deroofing, topical amphotericin b and oral fluconazole: a rare case report. Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare 2016;3:4050-4052. 10.18410/jebmh/2016/865. | Case Report | DOAJ | 2 |
| 61 | Agrawalla RK, Behera S, Sahu S. A comparative study of external dacryocystorhinostomy using single flap, double flap and intracystic implant (pawar) dacryocystorhinostomy techniques. Yuva Journal Of Medical Science 2016;2(1):12-22 | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 2 |
| 62 | Agrawalla RK, Behera S, Dora J, Tudu KC. Management of orbital varix by sclerotherapy followed by surgery – a case report. yjms [Internet]. 2016Dec.9 [cited 2020Jan.24];2(2):63-6. Available from:https://giapjournals.com/index.php/yjms/article/view/404 | Case Report | Index Copernicus | 2 |
| 63 | Mishra S, Behera S, Govindaraj B, Mahapatra B. Phacocele Following Fist Punch: A Rare Case Report. Journal of evidence based medicine and healthcare 2016.;3: 2649-2650. 10.18410/jebmh/2016/581. | Case Report | DOAJ | 2 |
| 64 | Mishra S, Dora J, Behera S, Mahapatra B. Socio-Demographic Profile Of Traumatic Cataract In Western Odisha: A Study AtA Tertiary Care Hospital. Journal of evidence based medicine and healthcare 2016.;3:2514-2517. 10.18410/jebmh/2016/553. | Original Article | DOAJ | 3 |
| 65 | Jha N, Behera S, Chowdhury D. Clinical profile and treatment outcome of ocular and adnexal rhinosporidiosis - a 10 year retrospective study in a tertiary hospital in western odisha. International Journal Of Science And Research (IJSR) 2016;5(6):2473-2475 ISSN : 2319-7064 IMPACT FACTOR (2015): 6.391 | Original Article | Index Copernicus | 2 |
| 66 | Behera P, Sharma PK , Tudu KC , Behera S, Dora J. Fundus photography using digital cameras and camera mobile phones,odisha journal of ophthalmology 2015 | Review Article | 4 | |
| 67 | Sahu S, Dora J, Behera S, Das G. Implant dcr, odisha journal of ophthalmology 2013 | Review Article | 3 | |
| 68 | Behera S, Nanda PK, Behera SK. Possible ocular associations of dengue,odisha journal of ophthalmology 2010 | Review Article | 1 | |
| 69 | RK Chowdhury, S Behera, D Bhuyan, G Das. Oculosporidiosis in a tertiary care hospital of Western Orissa, India-Authors' reply Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 56 (2), 165 2008 | |||
| 70 | Chowdhury RK, Behera S, Bhuyan D, Das G. Oculosporidiosis- Reply Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 56 (1), 81- 82 | 2 | ||
| 71 | Chowdhury RK, Behera S, Bhuyan D, Das G. Oculosporidiosis in a tertiary care hospital of western Orissa, India: A case series. Indian journal of ophthalmology 2007; 55(4) 299-301 | Case Report | Pubmed Scopus | 2 |
| 72 | Sharma PK, Jha N, Rout JP, et al. Safety and efficacy of preop intravitreal triamcinolone plus bevacizumab combination and bevacizumab alone in vitreous surgery for non-resolving vitreous haemorrhage in Proliferative, Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR). J. Evid. Based Med. Healthc. 2018; 5(3), 218-221. DOI: 10.18410/jebmh/2018/45 | Original Report | DOAJ | 5 |
| 73 | Murhe PS, Das A, Behera S, Bhuyan D, Das GS. Encephalocele Masquerading Bilateral Lower Lid Growth: A Case Report and Review of Literature | Case Report | 3 | |
| 74 | Mahapatra S, Bhuyan D, Behera S, Das A. Comparative Study of Clinical Efficacy of Topical Olopatadine (0.1%) and Cyclosporine (0.05%) in Vernal Keratoconjunctivits (VKC) In Pediatric Age group | Original Article | 3 |
Non-indexed Publications
| SL No | Particulars of Article | Type | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Behera S. et al. Mechanism, prevention & management of posterior capsular opacification- a review article,odisha journal of ophthalmology 2016 | Review Article | Non-indexed | |
| 2 | Behera S. et al. Open globe injuries: retospective study of 261 cases over four years in relation to prognostic factors, odisha journal of ophthalmology 2006 | Original Article | Non-indexed | |
| 3 | Behera S. et al. Goldenhar syndrome: a rare association with cardiovascular manifestation,odisha journal of ophthalmology 2006 | Original Article | Non-indexed | |
| 4 | Behera S. et al. Subconjunctival cysticercuscellulosae: a rare case in western orissa, orissa state ophthalmological journal, september 2003 | Case Report | Non-indexed | |
| 5 | Behera S. et al. Aspergillus glaucus causing keratomycosis: a case report, orissa state ophthalmological journal, september 2003 | Case Report | Non-indexed | |
| 6 | Behera S. et al. Optic nerve glioma: report of six cases, orissa state ophthalmological journal, september 2003 | Case Series | Non-indexed | |
| 7 | Behera S. et al. Traumatic cataract & its management: a clinical study, orissa state ophthalmological journal, september 2003 | Original Article | Non-indexed | |
| 8 | Behera S. et al. A two month prospective study of proptosis in western orissa at burla: report of 8 cases, orissa state ophthalmological journal, september 2002 | Original Article | Non-indexed | |
| 9 | Behera S. et al. Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma: a case report & review of literature, orissa state ophthalmological journal, september 2002 | Case Report | Non-indexed | |
| 10 | Behera S. et al. Comparative study on the effects of topical timolol betaxolol and acetazolamide in cases of raised intra-ocular pressure: a 2 year prospective study, orissa state ophthalmological journal, september 2002 | Original Article | Non-indexed | |
| 11 | Behera S. et al. Small incision non-phaco cataract surgery: an efficacious & innocuous option over instrumental phaco, orissa state ophthalmological journal, september 2002 | Original Article | Non-indexed | |
| 12 | Behera S. et al. Pigmented tumor of the eyelid: a clinico pathological report, orissa state ophthalmological journal, october 2001 | Case Report | Non-indexed | |
| 13 | Behera S. et al. Semi-circular skin flap in total reconstruction of lower eyelid, orissa state ophthalmological journal, vol 8, april 1999 | Case Report | Non-indexed |