Dr. Kasthuri Krishnaratnam grew up in Scarborough, Ontario. She graduated with distinction from Toronto Metropolitan University with an honours degree in Biomedical Science. She then obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo, graduating with distinction.
During her studies, she completed her disease rotation in rural Manitoba by performing ocular disease exams, post-op follow-ups, emergency eye exams and observed surgical procedures. Here she had the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the management of ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, dry eyes and more. She has also worked in a primary care clinic in Waterdown, Ontario, where she was able to expand her clinical skills in dry eyes and glaucoma management.
During her optometry program, Dr. Krisnaratnam volunteered on an optometric mission trip to the Philippines with VOSH to provide eye exams, eye glasses and ocular health screening to those who had no access to vision care. She was also the Marketing and Communications Director for the Canadian Association of Optometry Students and VP of the National Optometric Student Association focusing on advancing visual health within minority and underserved communities
Dr. Krishnaratnam has a special interest in the areas of myopia control, dry eye management and contact lenses. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, drawing, watching TV and spending time outdoors.