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About COPE

COPE is proud to be the first Ophthalmic Pathology Laboratory in Karnataka, specializing in the examination and diagnosis of diseases affecting the eye and its surrounding tissues.

Ophthalmic Pathology is a unique sub-specialty combining Ophthalmology and Pathology. At COPE, we provide Histopathology and Cytology services to identify diseases at a cellular and tissue level, greatly aiding in precise patient management.

As a teaching institute, COPE offers students hands-on experience in diagnosing intraocular and orbital pathologies, including malignancies.

Services We Offer

Histopathology (HPE)

  • Systematic grossing and reporting of enucleated & eviscerated eyeballs per current guidelines.
  • Reporting of biopsies from the lid, cornea, conjunctiva, orbit, and periorbital regions.
  • Second opinions and review reports.

Advanced Diagnostics

  • Immunohistochemical (IHC) studies with expert interpretation.
  • Immunofluorescence for conjunctival biopsies.

Cytology

  • Vitreous and aqueous tap cytology with cell block preparation for IHC.
  • FNAC & FNAB (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology & Biopsies).
  • Impression cytology for OSSN, dry eye evaluation, and infections.
COPE at Narayana Nethralaya

Why Choose COPE?

  • Specialized in processing delicate ophthalmic specimens and whole eyeball mounts.
  • State-of-the-art lab equipped for advanced tissue and cytology processing.
  • Fast, reliable, and accurate reporting.
  • Coordinated communication with consultants, hospitals, and oncologists.
  • Reports interpreted by a trained ocular pathologist with years of expertise.
  • Routine internal and external quality assessments ensure diagnostic accuracy.
  • Diagnostic support extended to external eye hospitals as well

Meet Our Pathologist

Name: Dr. Shruthi M K

Designation

Consultant Ocular Pathologist and Head of the Department , Centre for Ocular Pathology and Education- COPE

Specialization

Pathology, Ophthalmic pathology

Practice Location

NN2, available at other NN branches for consultation.

Days & timing of availability

Mon- Friday 9am – 3pm

About Dr. Shruthi

  • Over 13 years of experience in surgical pathology, cytology, haematology, clinical pathology, and IHC.
  • MBBS and MD (Pathology) from JSS Medical College, Mysore.
  • Gold Medallist in Pathology.
  • Fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology from Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.
  • Certified in Nephropathology by the International Society of Nephrology.
  • Trained in NABL audits as per ISO 15189:2012.
  • Member of the Indian Association of Ophthalmic Pathology (IAOP).
Education & Training
  • MBBS
  • MD(Pathology)
  • FOP
Work Experience

Ex visiting Consultant Pathologist and Laboratory in-charge, Medsol Hospital, Bangalore (2016-2018), Visiting consultant Pathologist at Mediclu Diagnostics and super speciality centre, Nagarbhavi, Consultant Pathologist at Vijayaratna Diagnostics

Awards & Achievements
  • Dr. S.J. Nagalothimath Memorial Gold Medal for highest marks in MD Pathology.
  • Best Paper – International Genitourinary Pathology Conference, BMC, 2015.
  • Best Paper – Cornea and External Eye Disease, KOSCON 2023.
Research & Publications

Dr. Shruthi has numerous publications in indexed Ophthalmology and Pathology journals.

The Ocular pathology laboratory is committed to delivering accurate, standardized, ethical pathology reports on time.

Specimen Submissions & Contact

For information on sending specimens or any pathology queries, reach out to us:

Center for Ocular Pathology & Education (COPE)

Location: Narayana Nethralaya – 2, Second Floor, NH Health City, #258/A, Bommasandra, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560099

Phone: +91-80-66660741

Email: ocularpathology@narayananethralaya