About Dr. Richa Dharap Wagh
MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology), FICO (UK), FAICO (Oculoplastic Surgery), FLVPEI
Dr. Richa Dharap Wagh, MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology), FICO (UK), FAICO (Oculoplastic Surgery), FLVPEI, is a renowned ophthalmologist with over 10 years of experience in the field. She completed her graduation from Topiwala National Medical College and Nair Hospital, Mumbai, and post-graduation from H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune. She has also cleared the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) examinations.
Dr. Wagh pursued a long-term fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Ocular Oncology, Dacryology and Socket Sciences at LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, and has been awarded Fellow of the All India Collegium of Ophthalmology in Oculoplastic Surgery. She is currently the Director at Sparkle Eye Clinic, Nagpur, Central India’s first dedicated ophthalmic plastic surgery clinic.
Areas of Expertise
- Dacryology
- Eyelids
- Orbit
- Socket
Education & Qualifications
- FAICO (Oculoplastic Surgery), 2023
- Fellowship in Oculoplasty, LVPEI, 2022
- FICO, 2018
- DNB Ophthalmology, 2017
- MBBS, Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, 2013
Professional Experience
- Director, Sparkle Eye Clinic, Nagpur (Sept 2025 - Present)
- Freelance Oculoplasty Consultant, Nagpur & Vidarbha (Feb 2025 - Present)
- Assistant Professor, GMC Nagpur (May 2022 - Sept 2024)
- Fellow, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad (2019 - 2022)
Research & Publications
Research Work
Dissertation
‘A clinical study of post cataract surgery epiphora in relation to the type of cataract surgery and different types of post operative topical medications’ under the guidance of Col. Dr. Madan Deshpande and Dr. Rahul Deshpande at P.B.M.A’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune.
| No. | Description | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Papers presentation at National conference | 15 |
| 2 | Papers presentation at International conference | 8 |
| 3 | Poster presentation at conference | 9 |
| 4 | Video presentations | 5 |
| 5 | Papers published | 11 |
| 6 | Book Chapters | 3 |
| 7 | Papers peer-reviewed | 19 |
Publications
1. Naik MN, Vasanthapuram VH, Joshi A, Dharap-Wagh R. Single-stage Differential Template Technique for the Repair of Palpebral Neurofibromatosis With Severe Blepharoptosis in Adults. Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2024 Nov 1;40(6):709-13.
2. Wagh RD, Bothra N. Acquired Lacrimal Drainage Disorders (Chapters). Maharana PK, Nagpal R, Sahay P, Sharma N (Editors) In Postgraduate Ophthalmology An Exam Preparatory Manual Jaypee Medical Publishers, 2023
3. Wagh RD, Dave TV. Socket (Chapters). Maharana PK, Nagpal R, Sahay P, Sharma N (Editors) In Postgraduate Ophthalmology An Exam Preparatory Manual Jaypee Medical Publishers, 2023
4. Wagh RD, Naik M, Bothra N, Singh S. Lower eyelid entropion following transconjunctival orbital fracture repair: A case series and literature review. Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology. 2023 Jun 12.
5. Dharap R, Bothra N, Ali MJ. The Cry of the Third Eye: Exceptionally Rare Location of a Post-Traumatic Acquired Lacrimal Fistula. Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. 2023 Apr 21;31(4):877-9.
Awards & Achievements
- Received first prize in Video of the month contest conducted by Ophthalmological Society of Nagpur, for 'Understanding mechanisms of intermittent senile entropion' (March 2024)
- Received first prize in Image of the month contest conducted by Ophthalmological Society of Nagpur, for 'Magic drop: resolution of large mixed OSSN in a case of localised xeroderma pigmentosa using monthly 5FU' (February 2024)
- Received best scientific video award for 'Deep Dive: Managing the sino-orbital arena' in Annual Conference VOSCON, Eyespire (January 2024)
- Received third prize for Best Case Presentation on 'Solitary Fibrous tumor affecting the distal lacrimal drainage system: a rare entity' in Annual Conference OPAI, Hyderabad (October 2023)
- Received third prize for Best photograph 'Abrakadabra: Bleomycin Sclerotherapy for conjunctival veno-lymphatic malformation' in Annual Conference OPAI, Hyderabad (October 2023)
Hospitals & Consultation Timings
Sparkle Eye Clinic
Mon – Sat · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2nd Floor, Rajkamal Complex, D-15, Panchshil Chowk, Dhantoli, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440012
Dr K G Deshpande Memorial Eye Hospital & Retina Vitreous Surgery Center
Mon – Sat · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Near Laxmi Bhuvan Square & Ram Nagar Square, Gokulpeth, Nagpur – 440010
Anjani Eye Hospital
Tue & Fri · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
20, Farmland, Central Bazar Road, Near Lokmat Square, Ramdaspeth, Nagpur – 440010