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Dr. Sharma is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and neuro-ophthalmologist with an interest in cataract
surgery.

About

Dr. Sharma is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and neuro-ophthalmologist with an interest in cataract
surgery. Dr. Sharma received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine from the University of
Western Ontario. He then completed a residency in Ophthalmology at Ottawa University. During his
residency, he completed a Master of Public Health focusing on Clinical Epidemiology at the TH Chan
School of Public Health at Harvard University. He completed his Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship at
Emory University.

Dr. Sharma is accepting referrals for a wide variety of general ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic
conditions, and offers medical, laser, and/or surgical treatments to his patients. He has a keen interest in
medical education and mentorship and has been recognized on several occasions for his dedication to
teaching. He is a frequent contributor to the Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library (NOVEL).
He serves on the NOVEL and the Young Neuro-Ophthalmologists (YONO) committees for the North
American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS).

Dr. Sharma is an enthusiastic researcher with an interest in acute retinal ischemia, idiopathic intracranial
hypertension and the prognostic value of pupillary responses in intensive care settings. He has received
several research awards and has presented at numerous national and international meetings.


Education

Education
2019-2020

Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology
Emory Eye Center, Emory University
Supervisors: Drs. V. Biousse and N.J. Newman

2014-2019

Residency in Ophthalmology
The Ottawa Eye Institute, The University of Ottawa

2016-2018

Masters of Public Health – Clinical Epidemiology
T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University

2010-2014

Doctor of Medicine Program
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
The University of Western Ontario


Accomplishments

Accomplishments
2020 Best Fellow-in-Training Abstract – North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
(NANOS)
2019 Nominee, Best Resident Abstract – NANOS
2018 First Prize, Annual Research Day – Ottawa Eye Institute
2017 First Prize, Annual Research Day – Ottawa Eye Institute
2017 Top Nominee, Resident Physician Educator Award – The Ottawa Hospital
2016 Resident Teacher of the Year – Ottawa Eye Institute
2016 MPH (Clinical Epidemiology) Scholarship, Harvard University


Research

Research
Publications can be found at: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=wRVVQn8AAAAJ