The Vision Science Talks – A Talk by Shoubhik Chakraborty

Vision Science Academy

4 months ago

TOPIC
Seeing through Child’s Eyes: Identify Brain Based Blindness

SPEAKER
Shoubhik Chakraborty
Paediatric Optometrist
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences

Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) has emerged as a leading cause of childhood visual impairment, largely due to improved survival rates of low birth-weight infants and advancements in neonatal intensive care. CVI is a brain-based visual disorder in which the eyes may appear structurally normal, but visual processing is impaired due to neurological damage. This often results in significant challenges in daily functioning. My presentation will explore how children with CVI perceive their environment, enabling us to improve their surroundings to better support their daily activities and development.

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Sunday, August 3^rd 2025
10:30 AM (BST), 3:00 PM (IST)

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SPEAKER BIO:-

Shoubhik Chakraborty earned his Bachelor of Optometry degree in 2021 from NSHM College, Durgapur. He subsequently pursued a long-term fellowship in Pediatric Optometry, Binocular Vision, and Cerebral Visual Impairment at Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore. Building on this specialised training, he contributed to an early intervention project for children with visual impairments at AIIMS, Jodhpur.

Shoubhik recently completed his Master of Optometry degree in 2025 from NSHM College, Kolkata, graduating top of his class. He is currently serving as a Paediatric Optometrist at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar.

With a deep interest in vision rehabilitation, neuro-optometric assessment, visual development, and the behavioral impact of vision therapy, he is dedicated to managing a wide spectrum of pediatric visual conditions. He provides amblyopia therapy, low vision services, and paediatric contact lens fittings to support children in adapting to visual challenges in daily life. His clinical focus also extends to vision therapy for both children and adults with cerebral visual impairment.