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Lakshmi Leishangthem, MDAssistant Professor of Neurology
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- Overview
- Education & Training
- Clinical Interests
- Committees & Organizations
- Publications
- Presentations
Dr. Leishangthem is a board-certified neurologist with overseas training in ophthalmology, specializing in visual problems related to complex diseases of the eye, brain, nerves, and muscles.
Education
Post-Graduate Training
Awards
| Degree | Institution | Major |
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| MBBS | Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College | Medicine and Surgery |
Post-Graduate Training
| Training | Institution | Specialty |
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| Residency | Kasturba Medical College | Ophthalmology |
| Residency | Alakh Nayan Mandir Eye Institute | Ophthalmology |
| Fellowship | Aravind Eye Hospital | Lasers in Diabetic Retinopathy Management |
| Residency | Albert Einstein Medical Center | Internal Medicine |
| Residency | Albert Einstein Medical Center | Neurology (Chief Resident, 2018-2019) |
| Fellowship | Stanford University | Neuro-Ophthalmology |
Awards
| Name of Award/Honor | Awarding Organization |
|---|---|
| Team Paws Award | UCONN Health |
- Abnormal Eye Movements
- Myasthemia Gravis
- Optic Nerve Problems
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Unexplained Visual Loss
- Unequal Pupil Size
- Visual Field Loss
- Transient Visual Loss
- Eyelid Abnormalities
| Name & Description | Category | Role | Type | Scope | Start Year | End Year |
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| Ophthalmology Dept Medical Student Education Committee. Development of an ophthalmology-focused learning course within UConn's Online Husky CT Learning Management System, tailored specifically to cater to the educational needs of medical students | Education Committee | Co-Chair/ Mentor | UConn Health | University | 2023 | |
| American Academy of Neurology | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2017 | |
| American Medical Association | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2015 | |
| Delhi Ophthalmic Society | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2006 | |
| All India Ophthalmic Society | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2006 | |
| All India Medical Society | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2003 |
Journal Articles
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Opinion and Special Articles: Amateur fundus photography with various new devices: Our experience as neurology residents.
Neurology 2018 May;90(19):897-901
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An Intriguing Case of Unresolved Post-Operative Pneumocephalus
Neurology Journal 2018 Apr;90(15):
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Dural venous sinus stenting for medically and surgically refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences 2017 Apr;23(2):186-193
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Meta-Analysis of CSF Diversion Procedures and Dural Venous Sinus Stenting in the Setting of Medically Refractory Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.
AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology 2015 Oct;36(10):1899-904
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Visual prognosis in penetrating ocular injuries: a retrospective study
Journal of Medical Society 2006 May;20(2):
Abstracts
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Comparison of visual function and retinal structure between phases of multiple sclerosis. Investigative Ophthalmology and visual sciences.
Meeting Abstract ARVO June 2020
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Novel microscopic foveal pit pathology in multiple sclerosis revealed with adaptive optics ophthalmoscopy. Investigative Ophthalmology and visual sciences
Meeting Abstract June 2020 ARVO
Case Reports
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Isolated Third Nerve Palsy as Presenting Symptom in Multiple Sclerosis Relapse.
Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 2023 Jul;
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Optic atrophy secondary to minocycline-induced idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
BMJ case reports 2023 Mar;16(3):
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Genomic sequencing of a pregnancy associated symptomatic meningioma of the diaphragma sellae: a case report.
British journal of neurosurgery 2022 Jan;1-5
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Reversal of Iris Heterochromia in Adult-Onset Acquired Horner Syndrome.
Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 2021 Jun;41(2):e230-e231
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Ultra-widefield Fundus Image in Oculocutaneous Albinism.
JAMA ophthalmology 2020 Sep;138(9):e200864
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Indirect carotid cavernous fistula mimicking ocular myasthenia.
BMJ case reports 2017 Oct;2017
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Two Cases of Nephrotic Syndrome Presenting as Ischemic Stroke
Practical neurology 2017 Oct;
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Vessel perforation during withdrawal of Trevo ProVue stent retriever during mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke.
Journal of neurosurgery 2014 Oct;121(4):995-8
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A tearfully painful darkness.
Survey of ophthalmology 6/12/2020 66(3):543-549
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Insights into the unique genomics features of a symptomatic diaphragm sellae meningioma in pregnancy: A case report
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY Accepted 27 December 2021 Not in print yet
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Isolated Third Nerve Palsy as Presenting Symptom in Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Submitted Oct 21, 2022
Under Review
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology.
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Optic atrophy secondary to Minocycline-Induced Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. BMJ Case Reports. Submitted 10/30/2022.
British Medical Journal Case Reports Submitted 10/30/2022 Under Review
Dissertations
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A Clinical study of ocular trauma of all ages presenting at Alakh Nayan Mandir Eye Institute, 2008
2008 Jan;
Letters
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REPLY - Stents for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Meta-Analyzed, Hypo-Analyzed, and In Need of a Trial.
AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology 2016 Feb;37(2):E17-8
Reviews
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Diagnostic and Management Strategies of Visual Snow Syndrome: Current Perspectives.
Eye and brain 2025 Jan;171-11
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Not All Cases of Visual Snows are Benign: Mimics of Visual Snow Syndrome.
Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment 2021 Jan;173293-3300
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MRI findings as markers of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Current opinion in neurology 2020 Nov;
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Dural venous sinus stenting for idiopathic intracranial hypertension: An updated review.
Journal of neuroradiology = Journal de neuroradiologie 2019 Mar;46(2):148-154
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Diagnostic and Management Strategies of Visual Snow Syndrome: Current Perspectives
Eye and Brain Currently under review
Websites
| Title or Abstract | Type | Sponsor/Event | Date/Year | Location |
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| 1. Risk Factors for Post-Dural Puncture Headaches in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension | Poster | 50th Annual NANOS Meeting, March 15-20th 2025 | 2025 | Tucson, AZ |
| 2. Recurrent Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Following Efgartigimod Treatment in Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: A Unique Case Report. | Poster | at 50th Annual NANOS Meeting, March 15-20th 2025 | 2025 | Tucson, AZ |
| 3. Simulation-Based Trainings to Enhance Neuro-Ophthalmological Examination Proficiency in Neurology Residents | Poster | 50th Annual NANOS Meeting, March 15-20th 2025 | 2025 | Tucson, AZ |
| 4. Using Self-Assessments to Measure the Impact of Neuro-Ophthalmology Rotation on Skill Development in Neurology Residency | Poster | 2025 | Tucson, AZ | |
| 5. Cryptic Suprasellar Germinoma Presenting as Autoimmune Hypophysitis in a Pediatric Patient. | Poster | 50th Annual NANOS Meeting, March 15-20th | 2025 | Tucson, AZ |
| Missing piece of the puzzle | Poster | 49th Annual NANOS Meeting | 2023 | Orlando , FL |
| Malignant Optic Gliomas Of Adulthood: A Rare Entity With An Atypical Visual Field Presentation. | Poster | 49th Annual NANOS Meeting | 2023 | Orlando, FL |
| COVID Booster CAN-O-Madness | Poster | 49th Annual NANOS Meeting | 2023 | Orlando , FL |
| Weight Loss Resource Utilization in a Cohort of Patients with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. | Poster | 49th Annual NANOS Meeting | 2023 | Orlando, FL |
| Neurosyphilis: Still a Great Imitator (Poster) | Poster | North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society Conference Feb 12th | 2022 | Feb 12-17, Texas |
| A blur during a progesterone peak | Poster | 146th Annual meeting of the American Neurological Association | 2021 | Virtual ANA 2021 Conference |
| Unilateral third nerve palsy as presenting symptom of multiple sclerosis | Poster | 146th Annual meeting of the American Neurological Association | 2021 | AAN virtual meeting |
| Comparison of visual function and retinal structure between phases of multiple sclerosis | Poster | ARVO Annual Meeting 2020, Baltimore | 2020 | ARVO Annual Meeting 2020, Baltimore |
| Extra-orbital Manifestations of MOGAD | Poster | North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 46th Annual Meeting. | 2020 | Florida. |
| Visual function and retinal structure differences between relapsing remitting and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis | Poster | North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 46th Annual Meeting | 2020 | Florida |