Name: Rajiv B Khandekar

DOB: 15th December 1956

Qualifications:

Post graduate diploma in Epidemiology –2003 London School, UK

Masters of Surgery (Ophthalmology) – 1981Gujarat University India

Diploma in Ophthalmology 1980Gujarat University– India

MBBS 1979Gujarat 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) DrashtiNetralaya, Dahod, Gujarat, India.

Work experience:

December 2012 till to dateHead 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 2012Head of Prevention of Blindness and Deafness, Ministry of Health, Oman.

Consultancies

WHO for VISION 2020 Follow up workshop at WHO EMR, Cairo Egypt 22 -26thNovember 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 editorof Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology

Editorial Board memberof 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:

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. SeminOphthalmol. 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. SeminOphthalmol. 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. SeminOphthalmol. 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 Staffin a Tertiary Eye Care Hospital. Outcomes and ocular healthcare-seeking behaviours. Sultan QaboosUniv 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 ComputedTomography (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 AQUEOUSMISDIRECTION SYNDROME. Retina. 2016 Dec 28. doi: 10.1097/IAE.0000000000001430.

148. Galindo-Ferreiro A, Palencia-Ercilla T, Ferreira LM, Galvez-Ruiz A, ZornoffDC, Khandekar R, Schellini SA. A survey of management of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction by pediatric primary health care providers in Spain. Eur JOphthalmol. 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 PainfulEyes: A Comparative Study of Retrobulbar Alcohol Versus Chlorpromazine. JGlaucoma. 2016;25(11):886-90.

146. Al-Motowa S, Ahmad N, Khandekar R, Zahoor A. Comparison of Olive Tipped andConventional Steven's Cannula for Sub-Tenon Ophthalmic Anesthesia. Middle EastAfr 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. BottleCharacteristics of Topical International Glaucoma Medications versus Local Brandsin 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 todetect 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 inChildren 12 Years and Younger. J PediatrOphthalmol Strabismus. 2016;53(5):292-9.

138AlHilali 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.

137Al-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.

135Alasbali 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.

134Al 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.

133Al 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.

132Galindo-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 PediatrOphthalmol Strabismus. 2016:1-8.

131Al-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.

130Al-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 QaboosUniv Med J. 2016;16(1):e68-73.

129Khandekar 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.

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

127Alasbali 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.

126Kelkar 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.

125Dole 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 peribulbaranesthesia for phacoemulsification: A randomized controlled trial. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2015;63(11):875.

124Al-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.

123Gogri 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.

122Al-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.

121Al-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.

120Khandekar 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.

119Alasbali 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.

118Al-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 QaboosUniv Med J. 2015;15(2):e226-33.

117Khandekar 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.

116Al-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.

115Dharmadhikari 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.

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

113Morales 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.

112Khandekar 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.

111Khandekar 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.

110Dole K, Kulkarni S, Shisode KD, Deshpande R, Kakade N, Khandekar R, Deshpande M. Comparison of clinical outcomes, patient, and surgeon satisfaction following topical versus peribulbaranesthesia for phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation: A randomized, controlled trial. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2014;62(9):927-30.

109Patel 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.

108Zaman 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.

107Al 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.

106Khandekar 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.

105Albahlal 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.

104Khandekar 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.

103Adhikari 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.

102Al 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.

101Shah 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.

100Kulkarni 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.

99Paryani 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.

98Al 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.

97Khandekar 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.

96Khandekar 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.

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

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

93Al-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 QaboosUniv Med J. 2012;12(1):62-8.

92Dhake 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.

91Sudhan 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.

90Khandekar 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.

89Al-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.

88Khandekar 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.

87Khandekar 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.

86Khandekar 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 QaboosUniv Med J. 2010;10(2):241-8.

85Khandekar 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 QaboosUniv Med J. 2010;10(1):23-30.

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

83Khandekar 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.

82Vora 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.

81Khandekar 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.

80Khandekar 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.

79Al 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.

78Shah 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.

77Khandekar 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.

76Elshafei 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.

75Khandekar 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 NizwaWilayat (Nizwa elderly population study-2005). Indian J Ophthalmol. 2010;58(4):313-20.