VISUAL OUTCOME AFTER CATARACT SURGERY IN RURAL & URBAN POPULATION OF CENTRAL UTTAR PRADESH (A LONGITUDINAL STUDY)

Dr. Ragni Kumari is an accomplished academician, researcher, and public health advocate with over 17 years of experience in optometry, healthcare education, and community outreach. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Optometry at Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS) and as Managing Director of Diya Foundation, leading eye care initiatives in underserved regions. With a Ph.D. in Public Health and certification in Medical Health Professions Education, she has authored 90+ research publications and reviews for top journals such as PLOS Global Public Health, Cureus, and Asian Journal of Pediatric Research. Dr. Kumari’s academic and community contributions have earned her multiple honors, including the International Women Researcher Award (2021) and the Most Determined Researcher Award (2025).