Venkataramanan Ramasethu is a Senior Consultant Clinical Optometrist and Assistant Professor at Sankara Nethralaya and the Elite School of Optometry, Kolkata, and is widely regarded as a thought leader in clinical and academic optometry. With over 28 years of rich experience spanning clinical practice, optometry education, and academic leadership, he has played a pivotal role in shaping optometry training, services, and professional standards in Eastern India.

A founding member of the Optometry Department at Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata, he has been deeply involved in mentoring students across undergraduate, postgraduate, internship, and fellowship programs. His approach blends rigorous clinical excellence with compassionate, patient-centric care, ensuring that future optometrists are not only clinically competent but also ethically grounded and socially responsible.

His academic and professional interests encompass clinical optometry, professional development, and healthcare management, reflecting an enduring commitment to nurturing competent, ethical, and patient-focused eye care professionals who contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the profession and the larger healthcare ecosystem.