Sightfluencers: Monisha Vora, MD

Meet Dr. Monisha Vora, a fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon at Kremer Eye Center in Philadelphia. With nearly a decade of experience, Dr. Vora brings a thoughtful, patient-entered approach to interventional glaucoma. In this Sightfluencers profile, she shares what drew her to the field, how she balances clinical work and family life, and why she consistently turns to OMNI® in the OR.

Can you share with us your background?

I am originally from upstate New York and completed all of my education and training in the Northeast, between Pennsylvania and New York. I earned my undergraduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, then completed both medical school and residency on Long Island. After that, I came to Philadelphia to complete my glaucoma fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania’s Scheie Eye Institute. I am currently in my tenth year of practice.

What inspired you to become an ophthalmologist?

I have always loved the intersection of surgery and office-based work. I enjoy seeing my patients over long periods of time as well as building relationships with them. Ophthalmology was a perfect fit—it allows me to do both.

Why did you choose to specialize in glaucoma?

As ophthalmologists, we are incredibly fortunate to have a skill set that allows us to make meaningful changes in people’s lives. The beauty of cataract surgery is that, in most cases, we can restore vision to its full potential in a single day. As a glaucoma surgeon, the bar is even higher. We are often presented with complex cases involving patients at risk of losing their vision without timely intervention. Being able to preserve vision in the face of such a challenging disease—and to offer patients years of sight they might not otherwise have had—is deeply rewarding.

Describe your current practice and position.

I am currently a Cataract and Glaucoma surgeon at Kremer Eye Center, a large multispecialty practice in the greater Philadelphia area.

How long have you been performing MIGS?

I have been performing MIGS since 2014.

What does a typical day in your life look like? How do you balance work and life?

A day in my life is a busy mix of seeing patients in the office, surgery, and spending time with my family and friends. I usually spend 1 day per week in the operating room where I perform a mix of cataract, lasers, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and traditional surgical glaucoma including trabs and tubes. The rest of my time is spent seeing patients in our offices. When I am not working, I am busy taking care of my family.

I have found that working four days per week really helps me balance my professional and personal lives. It gives me time to take care of my personal errands, health, husband and children so that I feel less pressure when I am off on the weekends. My day off during the week allows me to be more present for my family and friends on the weekends. I treasure this balance.

What is your favorite sport and which team do you support?

Football! Go Eagles!

Why do you choose OMNI for your MIGS procedures?

I have always gravitated toward the OMNI® Surgical System because many of the patients referred to me are in more advanced stages of glaucoma. These patients often need the biggest “bang for their buck” when it comes to reducing intraocular pressure. I have found OMNI to deliver consistent, reproducible results—both in combination with cataract surgery and as a standalone procedure.

What advice would you give to your younger self or to aspiring surgeons?

My advice is to be open, inquisitive, and generous. Residency and fellowship training are just the beginning of a long and fulfilling career. Continue to read and learn, attend conferences, and give talks of your own. Introduce yourself to leaders in the field. Accept challenging cases and ask for advice on how to manage them from those who have been there before you. This will help you build your surgical repertoire and be better prepared for the next challenge you encounter. Seek out mentors in your community who are willing to teach you from their experience. In return, give back and teach residents, fellows, technicians, and nurses. Learn from your mistakes. Never stop asking questions. And do everything with a smile.

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Important Product Information

Indications For Use: The OMNI® Surgical System is indicated for canaloplasty (microcatheterization and transluminal viscodilationof Schlemm’s canal) followed by trabeculotomy (cutting of trabecular meshwork) to reduce intraocular pressure in adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma.

Contraindications: Do not use the OMNI in any situations where the iridocorneal angle is compromised or has been damaged (e.g., from trauma or surgery), since it may not be possible to visualize the angle or to properly pass the microcatheter. Do not use the OMNI in patients with angle recession; neovascular glaucoma; chronic angle closure; narrow-angle glaucoma; traumatic or malignant glaucoma; or narrow inlet canals with plateau iris. Do not use the OMNI Surgical System in quadrants with previous MIGS implants. Please refer to the full Instructions For Use, available at sightsciences.com/omni, for warnings, precautions, and adverse event information.

Dr. Monisha Vora is a paid consultant of Sight Sciences.
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