Indra Prasad Sharma

Experienced clinician, academician and public health consultant with over 15 years of experience in optometry services, program management, operational research, and leadership in health initiatives. Proven record in designing and managing regional and nationwide health programs, research publications, and international collaborations. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Druk Thuksey Medal Pin: Ministry of Health, Bhutan, 2021

For significant contribution to the country during COVID 19 pandemic

Royal Civil Service Award (Bronze): RCSC, 2021

For 10 years of service to Royal Government 

Eye Health Hero (Change-maker): IAPB, 2020 For significant contribution to eye health in Bhutan

Exceeding Expectations Employee: Ministry of Health/RCSC (2024)

Outstanding Performer Award: JDWNRH, 2019/2020

Employee of the Year: JDWWRH, 2018

Eye Health Hero (Change-maker): IAPB, 2020 

For significant contribution to eye health in Bhutan

Academic Excellence Award (Gold): Amity University, India, 2017

Best Emerging Researcher Award: Amity University, India 2017

Topper (Rank 1) Bhutan Civil Service Examinations: RCSC, 2010

Gold Medal (Academic Excellence): WBUT, India, 2010

Best Student Award: Phuentsholing Higher Secondary School, 2005

12 Other Awards for Extracurricular Activities

• Registered Health Practitioner: Bhutan Medical Health Council (PM/OD 1185)
• Registered Member: Optometry Council of India (12 2014 559)
• Editor: Bhutan Health Journal
• Lead Researcher: Authentic Research Consultancy, Bhutan

• Technical Advisory Committee Member: Medical and Health Council, Bhutan (2024)
• Steering Committee member: Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Program (AMCHP), Ministry of Health (2024)
• Technical Committee Member: Global Climate Fund, Ministry of Finance, Bhutan (2024)
• Focal Person: Child and Health Development, Save the Children, Bhutan (2024)
• Technical Committee Member: International Health Regulations, Ministry of Health (2023-2024)
• National Committee Member: Assistive Technology in Bhutan (WHO-Bhutan Project) (2021-2023)
• National Technical Focal: Bhutan-Essilor Collaborative Project (2019-2022)
• Trainer and facilitator: Continued Medical Education for Ophthalmic Professionals (2017-2023)

Date of Birth: 13th January 1987

Gender: Male

Nationality: Bhutanese

Permanent Address: Tashichoeling, Samtse, Bhutan

ORCID ID:0000-0001-8815-794X

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• RamkeJ, Evans JR, Habtamu E, et at. Grand Challenges in global eye health: a global prioritization process using Delphi method. Lancet Healthy Longev . 2022;3(1):e31- e41. doi:10.1016/52666-7568(24 )00302 0
• SharmalP, Chaudhry M, Sharma D, Kaiti R. Mobile healthintervention for promotion of eye healthliteracy. PLOs Global Public Health. 2021; (10): e0000025. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000025
• SharmaIP, Bakshi R, Chaudhry M. Corneal collagencross-linking with and without simultaneous intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation: One-year pilot study. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021;31(1):61-6B. doi:10.1 477/1120672119887874
• Chaudhry M, Sah SP, 3harma IP, Mondal S. Does offering on!y the spherical contact lens trial to the low astigmats mislead the practitioners?. Int J Ophthalmol. 2021;14(8):1284 -1284. Published 2021 Aug 18. doi:10.18240/ijo.2021.08.21
• Tan RJD, Sharma IP, Lucero-Prisno DE 3rd. Childhood Blindness: Beyond VISION 2020 and the COVID-19 Pandemic. Glob Pediatr Health.2021;B:2333794X24 1022910. Published 2021 Ju! 20. doi:10.1177/2333794X211022910
• SharmalP. The PediatricEye Health ChallengeBeyond 2020 . Am J Trop Med Hyg . 2021;105(3):555-556. Published 2024 Jul 12. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.21-0058
• LepchaNT, Sharma IP. Primary eye care in Bhutan: achievements and challenges. CommunityEye Health . 2021;34(113):s11 s12.
• KaitiR, Shyangbo R, Sharma IP, Daha! M. Review on current concepts of myopia and its control strategies. Int J Ophthalmol. 2021;14(4):606-615. Published 2021 Apr 1B. doi:10.18240/ijo.2024.04.4 9
• Sharma IP, Lepcha NT, Lfiamo T, et al. Visual impairment and refractive error in school children in Bhutan: The findings from the Bhutan School Sight Survey (BSSS 2019). PLoS One. 2020;15(9):e0239117. Published2020 Sep doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0239117
• Lepcha NT, Sharma IP, Sapkota YD, et at. Changing trendsof blindness, visualimpairment and cataractsurgery in Bhutan: 2009-2018. PLoS One. 2019;14(5):e0216398. Published 2019 May 9. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0216398
• KaitiR, Shyangbo R, Sharma IP. Role of Atropine in the controlof Myopia Progression- A Review. BeyogluEye 1. 2022;7(3):157-166. Published 2022 Aug 5.
• Sharma IP. Orthokeratology for Myopia Control.J Ocular Sci Ophth 2020, 3(1)
• Sharma IP. RAF near pointrule for near point of convergence - A shortreview. Ann Eye Sci 2017.
• Sah SP, SharmalP, Chaudhry M, Saikia M. Health-Related Qualityof Life (HRQoL)in Young Adultswith Strabismus in India. J Clin Diagn Res . 2017;11 (2):NC01-NC04.
• Roy R, ChaudhryM, Sharma IP. Visual Assessment of Sports Professionals. International Journal of Current Advanced Research. 2016 Oct; 5(10): 1295-1300

• Cataract In South Asia. Gurung R. et al. (2021) Cataract in South-East Asia. In: Das T., Nayar P.D. (eds) South East Asia Eye Health. Springer, Singapore. (Chapter Co- author)
• Allied Ophthalmic Personnel: Workforce, Education, and Training. Qureshi M.B. et at. (2021) Allied Ophthalmic Personnel: Workforce, Education, and Training. In: Das T., Nayar P.D. (eds) South-East Asia Eye Health Springer, Singapore. (Chapter co- author)
• Standard Practices in Ophthalmology in Bhutan. 20 Chapters (Co-author)
• National AT List for Bhutan. 2019.WHO Publication (Co-author)
• Education during the coronavirus pandemic in Bhutan: (Co-author)

• ARNEC Conference, Malaysia (2024)
• Research Ethics, TRREE training programme in research ethics evaluation (2022)
• Low Vision and Rehabilitation Training, Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Nepal (2021)
• eCourse on Ethical Consideration in Clinical Research, CDSA, Government of India (2021)
• Scientific paper presentation at the Insight Live, Nepal (2024), International Health Conference (ICH), Bhutan (2019), 2nd World Congress of Optometry (2017),National Conference in Eye Donation (2015)
• Statistical Analysis using SPSS, Banaras Hindu University, India (2017)
• Attended 18 national and international conferences on eye health, public health, and program management
• One year Optometry Internship, Rotary Narayana Sankara Nethralaya, India (2009)
• Advanced Indian Contact Lens Education Program (ICLEP), LVPEI Hyderabad (2009)
• Short-term internship programs at Sankara Nethralaya, Aravind Eye Hospital, India (2008)