Chandrashekhar Chawan

27/12/2025

Smita & Shekhar at “Haldi” ceremony of Manas & Samradni.

25/12/2025

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22/12/2025

20/12/2025

Pregnancy & Keratoconus: What Every Woman Should Know

Pregnancy brings beautiful changes to the body—but it can also influence the cornea, especially in women with keratoconus.
Hormonal and fluid shifts may temporarily increase corneal curvature, reduce stiffness, and in some cases, accelerate progression.

🔍 Key takeaways
• Regular monitoring before pregnancy, during each trimester, and after delivery is essential
• Eye rubbing & allergies increase risk—avoid them strictly
• Corneal cross-linking is usually deferred during pregnancy
• RGP & scleral lenses remain the safest and most effective vision correction options
• Post-delivery follow-up (6–8 weeks) is crucial

Chandrashekhar Chawan
PhD, FSLS, FAAO
Renowned keratoconus specialist with decades of clinical and research experience. https://shekhareyeresearch.com/books-by-chandrashekhar-c

🏥 Shekhar Eye Research
✨ Center of Excellence for Keratoconus Treatment
Offering comprehensive care—from advanced diagnostics and monitoring to customized RGP, scleral, impression, and HOA scleral lenses, ensuring safe vision care even during pregnancy.

💙 With the right expertise, clear vision and a healthy pregnancy can go hand in hand.


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17/12/2025

A New Horizon for Keratoconus Care.

A glimpse into the future of vision science.
This image represents upcoming corneal contour modification technology using radio-frequency guided special contact lenses — a concept that holds immense promise for keratoconus patients.

At Shekhar Eye Research, innovation meets experience. Our ongoing research is focused on reshaping corneal biomechanics without incisions, aiming for safer, customizable, and repeatable outcomes.

🔬 Science.
👁️ Precision.
🌍 Hope for millions living with keratoconus.

The future of corneal management is evolving — and we are proud to be part of that journey.

— Chandrashekhar Chawan, PhD FSLS FAAO
Berjano EJ, Saiz J, Ferrero JM. Radio-frequency heating of the cornea: theoretical model and in vitro experiments. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 2002 Mar;49(3):196-205. doi: 10.1109/10.983453. PMID: 11876285.
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04/12/2025

Every story deserves a confident gaze.
Every patient deserves the most natural look possible.

Presenting 3D-printed, custom-designed artificial eyes—now available at Shekhar Eye Research.
Our new technology delivers breathtaking realism, precision fit, and unmatched comfort.

Proud to continue our legacy as India’s pioneers in ocular prosthetic devices since 1998.

Where science meets artistry. 👁️❤️

03/12/2025

3D-Printed Cornea Restores Vision to an Israeli Woman

A breakthrough that feels like science fiction — now reality.
Israeli researchers have successfully implanted a 3D-printed cornea, restoring sight to a woman who was blind for years. 👁️💙

Using advanced biomaterials, collagen, and patient-specific 3D modelling, the cornea was printed exactly to match her eye.
The result? Clear vision. Zero rejection. A new era for corneal blindness.

This innovation opens hope for millions suffering from keratoconus, corneal scars, and dystrophies — especially where donor tissues are scarce.

The future is not coming.
The future is here — and it sees.